Jay Peterson
1949 - 2017
Jay Peterson, beloved husband of Marilyn Peterson, passed away peacefully in Taber surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the age of 68 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, July 7, 2017 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
A private burial service was held at the Barnwell Cemetery prior to the funeral service.
The Funeral Service was held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.
Jay is survived by his loving wife Marilyn and their four children Beckie (Kerry) Rudneski of Peace River and their family Tanner, Braxton and Rylan; Jill (Gord) Speer of Taber and their family Reagan and Mackenzie; Jordan Peterson of Barnwell and Brock (Tanya) Peterson of Barnwell and their family Rylan and Hadley. He is also survived by his brothers Dee (Bonnie) Peterson and Randy Peterson; sisters-in-law Caran Mackenzie, Beth (Don) Maclean, Brenda (Stan) May; brother-in-law Harry (Judy) Moss and many more cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Glen and Mabel Peterson; mother and father in-law Bill and Margaret Moss; brothers-in-law Tom Moss and Ronnie Moss and special niece Carly Peterson.
Jay was born April 20, 1949 in Taber, and resided in Barnwell all of his life. He married Marilyn Moss on July 15, 1972, and together they raised their family on the original Peterson Homestead, West of Barnwell. Throughout his life Jay enjoyed activities such as basketball, curling, going for drives to see the crops, visiting, having coffee with friends and spending time with family. His seven grandchildren where his absolute pride and joy.
Jay loved farming, as it was not only a way he made his living but a true passion. Raising cattle was the most rewarding and enjoyable part of his farming life. Second to that was seeding the crops, watching them come up and harvesting them later in the season.
He leaves behind many relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.
If friends so desire, memorials tributes in Jay’s name may be made directly to the Ronald McDonald House Southern Alberta, 111 West Campus Place NW, Calgary, Alberta T3B 2R6.