Scott Wade Peterson, 74, passed away at his home on October 2, 2026, after a 15-year battle with cancer, according to a report published October 14. Born in Logan, Utah, Peterson was a retired insurance agent and a graduate of Brigham Young University.
Peterson was born on September 21, 1952, to Arline Holmes and Oren Swanty Peterson. He grew up in the Bear Lake Valley and later attended Ricks College before completing a degree in psychology at Brigham Young University. In 1978, he married Kathy Ann Sorensen in the Salt Lake Temple. Following her death on May 4, 2001, Peterson maintained a family tradition of large Sunday dinners for 25 years.
A professional in the insurance industry, Peterson had a 45-year career with State Farm Insurance before retiring on July 31, 2025. He was also a longtime volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America. He is survived by his children, Tyler Peterson and his wife Ashley; Tad Peterson and his wife Lacey; Trenton Peterson and his wife Jessa; and daughter-in-law Ariel Peterson. He also leaves behind several grandchildren and his brother, Bruce Peterson, and sister-in-law, Cleone Peterson.
Funeral services for Peterson were scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Blackfoot Stake Center located at 1650 Highland Drive. Prior to the service, the family held a viewing on October 9, 2026, at the Hawker Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggested that donations be made to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation in his memory.
