Brian Dale Peterson

MURTAUGH – Brian Dale Peterson, age 63, of Murtaugh, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013, at his home.

Brian was born on Aug. 5, 1949, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the oldest child and only son of H. Dale and Marva Moyes Peterson. He received his education in Murtaugh and graduated from Murtaugh High School. He continued his studies at Brigham Young University receiving a bachelor’s degree in international business. He then attended Utah State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Masters of Business Administration.

He worked in the accounting department for Chevron Oil in Texas and California, prior to completing his professional career in Utah. He then returned to his home town of Murtaugh to be the primary care giver to his parents.

Brian was an active member of the LDS Church and had served a mission to Norway. As an accomplished musician, he has served as organist on both the ward and stake levels. His beautiful music and selfless service has been his priceless gift shared with the Church, community and friends. Additionally, he has provided the music at the Murtaugh High School graduation ceremonies for the past three years. He was an avid reader and loved collecting sheet music.

He is survived by his parents, H. Dale and Marva Peterson of Murtaugh; two sisters, Kim (Kip) Christensen of Springville, Utah, and Patrice (Steve) Newman of North Salt Lake, Utah; and eight nieces and nephews who simply adored him.

Brian was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Murtaugh LDS Church with Bishop Levi Perkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Oakley Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.