June 12, 2012

Pete and I got our Ham licences about the same time, studied code together. This one day he sez:"I gotta make a trip to Phoenix to take my commercial license. Why don"t you come along for the ride." We arrived at Sky Harbor about nine O' Clock, and made an appointment with the FFA examiner for the test that afternoon. "In the mean time," he said, "I need to do a little practicing of some flight exercises." What a ride I did get, he turned me every way but loose. It started with figure 8s to where I would almost pass out,then barrell rolls, next, loop the loops,then we would climb to a point where the plane would stall out and fall in an uncontrolled tail spin. Through all this Pete was smiling. Pete was an exceptional pilot, one of my closest friends and had a good sense of humor... A true gentleman.

In fact, I have a high regard for the Peterson family. I worked in the hay fields for Brig peterson, Pete's Dad. We leased our TV service out to Pete's son,Allen, who we also called Pete.  After we sold our TV Shop, I became aquainted with Allen's son, Rick, who is a fine technition. The Petersons are a great family.We have great love and admiration for them.
Harvey & Virginia Wilhelm

I remember sitting in Priesthood meeting in St Johns when Br Peterson asked for ham radio operators to form an emergency network.  Today, that network honored his memory.  I also remember talking with him about radio and flying... just two interests we had in common.  Great man.

I met B. Y. Peterson in St. Johns when I was 5 years old. That was in 1958, and I still remember it. He had flown his twin engine plane to town and was out at the airport. We were very interested in the plane, so we went out to see it up close. He was very nice and let us go up the little steps and walk up through the plane. It was an  amazing thing to a little kid. I was very grateful to him for this memorable experience.
I have heard of him many times through the years, and missed the opportunity to go say hi. I just waited too long. I have enjoyed getting to know some of his descendants. They are the greatest!  Our sympathy to his family and friends.

Phoebe is my mothers only living sibling.  I remember how uncle Brig took such good care of Aunt Phoebe and how loving he was to her.  He is such a good loving man.  I feel such great respect for him.  He will be missed.  My thoughts and prayers to all of you.

"B-Y" was a gentle and special friend.  Our fond memories of him and this dear family extend to the 6th Ward in Tempe - many years ago.  He has left a great legacy for us all.  Our prayers are with you, Phoebe, and your sweet family.  Love,  Ernie and Junene Briggs (Mesa, AZ.)

"B-Y" was a gentle and special man and a dear friend.  We have had the privilege of knowing this wonderful and loving family for many years - going back to the 6th Ward in Tempe many years ago.  He has left a great legacy to all of us.  Our love is extended to Phoebe, his dear wife, and his incredible posterity.  Ernie and Junene Briggs (Mesa, AZ.)

To The Family Of Brigham Young Peterson Jr. -

On behalf of the staff at Carr-Tenney Mortuary, I would like to extend our most heartfelt condolence to you.  Thank you for letting our staff serve your family during this time.

Sincerely,

Lemuel D. Cannon
Funeral Arranger

What a good man and friend he was. I have good memories of our time together in the Tempe 6th ward.

Pete is a dear friend, always cheerful and ready to help. He was an exceptional pilot and a self-taught engineering genius in electronics and mechanics.

He is a deeply spiritual person who lived a Christ-centered life. Completely devoted to his family and his faith, his life an a great pattern for all of us.

OBITUARY

Brigham Young Peterson Jr.

April 17, 1918 – June 6, 2012

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