Buckey John Petersen passed away on October 26, 2026, according to an obituary published by Cache Valley Mortuary on October 30. Petersen was born on June 20, 1984, in Brigham City, Utah, to John and Joanne Petersen.
Petersen moved to Hyrum, Utah, at age eight, where he spent his childhood and teenage years outdoors with friends. During his youth, he enjoyed rollerblading, playing basketball, and collecting basketball cards. He graduated from Mountain Crest High School.
His professional life included roles as a stocker at Short Stop and a pizza delivery driver for Pizza Plus. He later settled into a position at Autoliv. Petersen was also known for racing his Mustang at R and R Raceway during his mid-twenties.
Petersen and his partner, Danyelle Ward, spent 16 years building a life together before moving to Tremonton. He was a Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed camping and spending time with friends.
He is survived by his parents, Danyelle Ward, siblings LaRen (Travis) Rasmussen, Kim (Tom) Crabtree, Bryan (Christy) Petersen, Heidi Moon, and Krystal Petersen, as well as a brother-in-law, John Cummings, and various nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his sister Tammy Cummings, and his dog, Hendrix.
A viewing for Petersen is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Cache Valley Mortuary, located at 710 West 500 North, Hyde Park, UT 84318.
