Bobbie L. Peterson, age 87, passed away December 18, 2015. He was born January 2, 1928 to John Frederick Peterson and Verna Pettingil Peterson in Uintah City, Utah. He attended Weber High School and Weber State College. He married Ruth Alice Simms of East Rainelle, West Virginia, in Uintah, Utah, September 5, 1946. He served in the Navy during WWII. His career in the Department of Defense included responsibilities at Hill AFB, in Washington, D.C., and Madrid, Spain. He earned several commendations form the U.S. and Spanish governments. Bob is survived by his wife of 69 years; children Fredrick (Rosanna) Peterson, Spokane, WA, Sherry (Don) Shipley, Jamestown, Ohio, Randy (Lynne) Peterson, Ogden; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, and two brothers. Family will greet friends from 1:00 3:00 pm on December 22, 2015 at Leavitts Mortuary, 836 36th St., Ogden, UT. Interment will be immediately following at Leavitts Autorest Memorial Park. He was eager to thank the truly compassionate people of Hearts for Hospice and Legacy House of Ogden for their care in helping him and his family in his final days. Visitation Information Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Leavitt's Mortuary Address: 836 36th Street , , Ogden, UT, 84403 801-394-5556 | Map Leavitts Mortuary 836 - 36th St. Ogden, UT Cemetery Information Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Time: 3:00 pm - Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park Address: 836 - 36th St., , Ogden, UT, 84403 | Map Leavitts Aultorest Memorial Park 836 - 36th St. Ogden, UT