Boyd Lee Peterson, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was 81 years old.

Boyd was born November 8, 1941 to Ernest and Zella Peterson of Lehi, Utah. He graduated from Lehi High School, served in the National Guard and later married the love of his life Peggy Day Peterson of Helper Utah. They were married 55 years. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Utah Temple. They had four children; Leigh (Russ) Ferre, Paul (Tiffany) Peterson, Julie (Colton) Smith and Andy (Stacy) Peterson. They raised their family in Lehi, Utah. They have 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Boyd had a strong work ethic. His chosen career was a heavy equipment operator. He specialized in cranes, haul trucks, excavators, scrapers and dozers. Those specialties evolved to being foreman and superintendent over large construction projects.

Boyd loved being outside and taught his family to do the same. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and later in life he loved trap shooting and reloading.

Boyd had striking blue eyes, an amazing smile and laugh. Both were contagious. He loved people and loved to socialize everywhere he went. He will be remembered for the way he cared about people. He was known to drop everything to help anyone. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Preceded in death by his father Ernest Fredrick Peterson, mother Zella Davis Peterson, step mother Zelta Nebeker, sister Lavon Peterson, sisters-in-law Julie and Becky Peterson, brother Davis Peterson and in-laws Albert and Claranell Day. We are celebrating the beautiful reunion that is currently taking place in heaven.

Graveside service will be held Monday, March 6, 2023 at 12:00 Noon in the Lehi City Cemetery, 1100 North 400 East.