Elmo Chipman Peters passed away peacefully on January 23, 1999, at the age of 88.
Born February 12, 1910, in Provo, Utah; he was the son of James Edward and Eliza Chipman Peters. His early years were spent in American Fork, Utah. He graduated in Accounting from BYU and was class valedictorian. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He married his devoted wife, Vivian Nielsen, on June 12, 1948, and they were later sealed for time and eternity in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was the loving and exemplary father to Jim Peters and Linda Rands. For many years, he was manager of ZCMI Wholesale Dry Goods Division, and later, he and Vivian established their own business, P & H Distributing Company.Elmo knew the value of work. He possessed impeccable integrity and loyalty, as well as a keen mind and sense of humor. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his service included that of High Priest Group Leader, Ward Clerk, Priesthood instructor, and Gospel Doctrine teacher. His love for his family, country, church, and friends was evidenced by his actions. He enjoyed gardening, storytelling, teaching, sports, and travel, especially with his family to the Strawberry Reservoir area; he appreciated nature; he served others.
Elmo's survivors include his wife Vivian; his son James F. (Jan) Peters; daughter, Linda (Richard) Rands; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Lois Anderson, Millie Leary, and Arlene Ganung; his brothers, Stanley, Howard, and Paul Peters. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Carl, John, and Dale; his sister, Elizabeth; and a granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, January 26, 1999, at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401 South Highland Drive, where friends and family may call from 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published: Jan.24, 1999 in Deseret News
Elmo Chipman Peters passed away peacefully on January 23, 1999, at the age of 88.
Born February 12, 1910, in Provo, Utah; he was the son of James Edward and Eliza Chipman Peters. His early years were spent in American Fork, Utah. He graduated in Accounting from BYU and was class valedictorian. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He married his devoted wife, Vivian Nielsen, on June 12, 1948, and they were later sealed for time and eternity in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was the loving and exemplary father to Jim Peters and Linda Rands. For many years, he was manager of ZCMI Wholesale Dry Goods Division, and later, he and Vivian established their own business, P & H Distributing Company.Elmo knew the value of work. He possessed impeccable integrity and loyalty, as well as a keen mind and sense of humor. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his service included that of High Priest Group Leader, Ward Clerk, Priesthood instructor, and Gospel Doctrine teacher. His love for his family, country, church, and friends was evidenced by his actions. He enjoyed gardening, storytelling, teaching, sports, and travel, especially with his family to the Strawberry Reservoir area; he appreciated nature; he served others.
Elmo's survivors include his wife Vivian; his son James F. (Jan) Peters; daughter, Linda (Richard) Rands; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Lois Anderson, Millie Leary, and Arlene Ganung; his brothers, Stanley, Howard, and Paul Peters. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Carl, John, and Dale; his sister, Elizabeth; and a granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, January 26, 1999, at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401 South Highland Drive, where friends and family may call from 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published: Jan.24, 1999 in Deseret News
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