UROC member Dennis Peterson, 1942-2008.

RIVERTON, Utah  USA — UROC member Dennis Peterson passed away on February 5th, a victim of cancer.  Peterson was "one of UROC's most enthusiastic and trustworthy members for years," stated an online announcement about his death on the UROC website.  Peterson was 65.

Dennis was born March 17, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah to parents Rex E. and Ramona Mason Petersen. Raised in Riverton and graduated from Bingham High School, Peterson also completed a degree in electronic technology from Salt Lake Trade Technical Institute. Peterson was married to Vera Lynn Perry on July 17, 1964. The couple had two children and seven grandchildren.

Peterson was passionate about his many hobbies other than just rocketry, which also included: leather work, trains, woodworking and computers, and loved to fish, camp and travel.

A public viewing will be held Friday night February 8th at 6:00PM until 8:00PM. The funeral will take place on Saturday, February 9th at 11:00AM. Both the funeral and viewing will be held at Broomhead Funeral Home. Internment will follow at South Jordan City Cemetary immediately following the funeral services. 

02-07-2008 08:48 PM  #1
Just Jerry Freeform rockets advocate   Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 577	Re: UROC member Dennis Peterson passes away at 65 God bless those who spread rocketry for the love and joy, with no recompence, and with a zest for life. Just Jerry

02-07-2008 09:01 PM  #2
denverdoc Rana sapiens   Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1762	Re: UROC member Dennis Peterson passes away at 65 Well put Jerry, and for that matter, those who spread the joy of so many pasttimes, whether horseracing or needlepoint. If I am not mistaken UROC was at least seeded by a more NAR oriented club I helped to found, and while I didn't know Dennis personally, news of his passing is a reminder of how all our lives intersect in so many ways, and that we should cherish each moment, however difficult.

02-07-2008 10:50 PM  #3
Lawndartman Certified Level One   Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 11	Re: UROC member Dennis Peterson passes away at 65 The first launch I went to as a Giant Leap Rep was Hellfire some 3 years back. The second person to greet and welcome me was Dennis Peterson. He and others at UROC made me feel right at home. Over the next 2 1/2 years at every UROC event, Dennis was most likely first there and last to leave. I would almost always setup shop next to his trailer. There was always coffee, muffins, handshakes and a big smile. He would talk about his family, camping and Rockets. I will never forget sitting in lawnchairs, shooting the breeze in the early morning, as the Utah sunrise warmed us up for another 'Launch day at the Pony'. Just the best, Goodby my friend.....

02-07-2008 10:52 PM  #4
Just Jerry Freeform rockets advocate   Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 577	Re: UROC member Dennis Peterson passes away at 65 Quote: Well put Jerry, and for that matter, those who spread the joy of so many pasttimes, whether horseracing or needlepoint. Model rocketry is statistically safer then needlepoint. People who put others before self and also have the spark, are the definition of human magic. Glowing over something matters. It is infectious. Just Jerry

02-08-2008 01:55 AM  #5
Arthoag New Member   Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 7	Re: UROC member Dennis Peterson passes away at 65 I had the pleasure of getting to know Dennis a bit during my past Hellfire trips. I am sorry to hear that he has passed away. He definitely made rocketry much more enjoyable for the many who knew him. He will be missed. Art

02-08-2008 01:05 PM  #6
Steve_Shannon Will fly beer for rockets   Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1682	Re: UROC member Dennis Peterson passes away at 65 Our club would like to extend our condolences to Dennis's family and friends and his friends at UROC.