RIVER HEIGHTS, UT: Silvin LaMoyle Petersen, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, was born September 1, 1922 and passed peacefully on June 17, 2005.

Silvin LaMoyle was the third of five children born to Silvin and Edna Petersen. He spent his younger years in Benson Ward, Utah, enjoying some carefree times with family and friends, but also working very hard to help support his family during the difficult years of the depression.

"Pete" attended North Cache High School, graduating from Logan High School. He met the love of his life and the woman he was to marry, Amy Hadfield, right before he left to serve his country in the United States Armed Forces.

"Pete" and Amy were married in the Logan Temple, sealed for eternity, and lived a short period of time in Logan, before moving to River Heights, where they raised all seven children and were an excellent example of how love, honesty, dedication and hard work are the key ingredients to a family unit. Through his long hours and hard work at. Pete's Conoco, Jack's Tire & Oil and Logan City, he truly showed his sons and daughters the true meaning of "hard-work" and dedication.

He was a faithful member of the LDS River Heights First Ward, serving in various church callings and as a temple worker.

After retiring from Logan City, he enjoyed playing golf and fishing with both family and friends.

Proceeding "Pete” on his eternal journey, was his father, Silvin, mother, Edna, and his brother, Darrell. Surviving him are his three sisters, Norma Watts, Maxine Baugh, and Edna Mae Thomson, his wife of 59 years, Amy Hadfield Petersen, all seven of his sons and daughters: Craig, Larry, Kim, Danny, DeAnn (Sparks), Debra (Hansen) and Tanya (Stecklein). To date, his posterity is nearing 100.

Silvin, LaMoyle, S.L, Pete., Dad, Grandpa.. .you will be greatly missed, always remembered and forever loved.

Until we meet again, Dad!

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 12 noon in the Providence Stake Center in River Heights. A viewing will be held on Monday evening from 6 to 8 PM at the Allen-Hall Mortuary and prior to services at the church from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries.