Lloyd George "Peach" Pehrson, a man described as a true cowboy at heart, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at the age of 84, according to a Nov. 9 report.
Born on April 15, 1942, in Driggs, Idaho, Pehrson was raised in Springville, Utah, and graduated from Springville High School in 1960.
Pehrson had a long career in the construction and ready-mix industries, holding management positions at companies including W.W. Clyde, Thorn Construction, Sumsion Construction, and Consolidated Ready Mix. He also managed Uinta Basin Redi Mix in Vernal.
During his professional life, Pehrson was involved in significant projects, such as helping build the ski runs at Sundance and pouring the foundation for Robert Redford's home. In 1984, he began working as a Sales Manager for D&L Foundry and Supply, serving the Western United States until his retirement in August 2022.
A veteran, Pehrson served in the Utah National Guard and the United States Army with the 116th Engineer Company from Springville during the Berlin Crisis. He was also active in the American Legion and the Springville Rotary Club, where he received the Paul Harris Award.
Pehrson was deeply involved in the community, coaching the Snow Dairy-sponsored Springville Youth Football team for ten years. His family legacy in sports was rooted in his father, who coached football at Springville High School.
An avid outdoorsman, Pehrson was a former rodeo clown and bull rider who worked as a guide at Teton Valley Lodge. His travels included trips to India, China, England, Thailand, Hong Kong, and France, where he visited Normandy and the gardens of Claude Monet.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene Greenhalgh Pehrson; daughters Marcie Stokes (John) and Lindsay Lyman (Aaron); eight grandchildren; his brother John Pehrson (Kristy); a nephew, Jeff (Heather); and nieces Jenny (Randy) and Amy (Sam).
Funeral services will be held at Wheeler Mortuary in Springville, Utah. A viewing is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
A second viewing and funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, with the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Springville with military honors.
