1910 ~ 2004

Wayne B. Petersen, 93, of Hinckley, Utah passed away peacefully at home, May 9, 2004, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

He was born on July 27, 1910, in Hinckley, the son of Nels L and Edith Bennett Petersen. He graduated from Hinckley High School and attended BYU and the Utah Agriculture College. Wayne married Thora Bunker on June 12, 1935 in the Manti Temple. They were blessed with seven children, five sons and two daughters.

Survived by his wife of 68 years, Thora; children: Karen (Ace) Henriksen, Bryan (Cynthia) Petersen, Annette (De Lyle) Bennett, Donald (Gayl) Petersen, Mark (Jane) Petersen, Gary (Patricia) Petersen. He was preceded in death by son, Gregory; Brother Lowell and great granddaughter Cheyanne Pehrson.

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Funeral services Thursday, May 13, 11 a.m. at the LDS Stake Chapel in Hinckley. Viewing Wednesday, 7-8 at Nickle Mortuary, Delta and 9-10:45 a.m. Thursday at Hinckley Stake Center. Burial, Deseret Cemetery.

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