Cyril Reed Petersen
LAS VEGAS, NV: Cyril Reed Petersen, of Las Vegas,
passed away October 23, 2006 at the age of 86. Cyril
was born on July 1, 1920 in Hyrum, Utah to Algernon
and Leah D. Petersen. He loved being raised in Hyrum
and the Hardware Ranch. He attended South Cache High
School and later graduated from business college in
Boise, Idaho. He served honorable in the Navy during
WWII.
He married Inez Jensen on August 2, 1946 and is
survived by his wife Inez, sons Jimmy (Linda) and
Jeffery (Kathy), several grand children, sister Helen
(Art), brothers Richard (LaDawn) and Marcus (DeLane).
He retired from the Operating Engineers and UNLV
student services at the age of 85. He was an active
member of the LDS church.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 pm in
the Allen-Hall Mortuary. There will be a viewing
Friday evening from 6-8 pm and one hour prior to
services on Saturday. Interment will be in the Hyrum
City Cemetery with military honors.
The family wishes to express their thanks and
gratitude to Nathan-Adelson Hospice, the Manor, and
the VA for their wonderful care and support.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at
www.allenmortuaries.net