Doyle Peterson

SHERM PETERSON Click here to view Sherm's Video Tribute AMERICAN FALLS, ID – Doyle Sherman Peterson, 68, passed away in his home with loved ones by his side the morning of September 24, 2009, after a battle with cancer. Sherm was born April 25, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Levoy F. Peterson and Eula Afton Svedin Peterson. He was raised and attended school in Swan Valley and Ririe. After graduating from high school, Sherm enlisted in the U. S. Navy as a Seabee. Sherm met the love of his life, Rula Jean Anderson, and they were married October 24, 1968, in Idaho Falls. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy, Sherm worked as a truck driver the rest of his adult life. His final place of employment was Simplot Transportation, where he worked for 15 years and retired in 2008. Sherm loved fishing, hunting, bowling, and spending time with family, especially his kids and most of all, his grandkids – the ones who stole his heart. Survivors include: Wife: Rula Peterson, American Falls, ID Son: Shawn (Kira) Peterson, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Kimberli Tilley, American Falls, ID Daughter: Deb (Earl) Wallace, Pocatello, ID Son: Timothy (Stacia) Speck, WA Son: Thomas (Leasa) Speck, Buhl, ID Mother: Eula Peterson, Idaho Falls Brother: William (Esther) Peterson, Idaho Falls Brother: Robert (Queenie) Peterson, Boise, ID Sister: Sheryl Lowe, Idaho Falls, ID Sister-In-Law, Shirley Peterson, Idaho Falls, ID Brother-In-Law, Jim Mechling, Idaho Falls, ID Granddaughters, Brittni (Charles) Jones, KyAnn Tilley, and Indikah Peterson, all of American Falls, grandsons, Colten Wallace of Pocatello, Austin Speck and Jason Speck of Washington; Jake Speck of Buhl, and granddaughter, Kelsey Speck of Buhl, and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Levoy Peterson, a brother, Wayne Peterson, and a sister, Gaynol Mechling. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with Jon A. Wood officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 1 to 1:45 p.m., both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Annis-Little Butte Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Jefferson County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Charles & E.T. Tawzer ctawzer@hotmail.com We wish to give our sincere love and condolences to all of you. We have fond memories visiting Sherman and all his family in Swan Valley while growing up. We enjoyed our visit with Sherman at my father's funeral in May of 2008. May the Lord give understanding and comfort to each family member during this time. Gary L. Wiese glwiese@gmail.com I extend my sincere condolences to all of you, who are the family of Sherman. Due to a previous engagement I am unable to attend his services. It was special to me to visit with Sherman and all who came with him to the Swan Valley Ol-Timers Reunion. We enjoyed special and similar experiences growing up in Swan Valley. May you be comforted in the blessings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Heather Anderson angelheather21@msn.com I did not know my Uncle Sherm that well but I am deeply sorry for your loss. Aunt Rula and family, our thoughts are with you and now we know he is resting in peace and we love you all.. Always Heather and Girls Donna Benzing Words cannot express how profoundly sorry I am at the loss of your husband, Sherm. Know in your heart that you are in my prayers, and I hope that knowing he is in a better place and has no pain, is some consolation for you. It seems no matter how well we think we prepare, the loss of someone we love comes all to soon. Your heart will heal with time, his presence will be missed for ever. My love to you and Debbie, Kim and Sean, and the grandchildren I know he cared about so deeply. Love you, Donna and family