Eric Pehrson

LeRoy Eric Pehrson, age 78, of Vernon, Utah, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, of natural causes, June 11, 2020 in Logan, Utah.
Eric was born November 18, 1941 in Lehi, Utah. He grew up on a farm in Vernon, Utah, where he attended Vernon Elementary and later Tooele High School. After high school he joined the army, served a mission in Norway for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the National Guard. He married Linda Fife January 7,1965 in the Idaho Falls, Idaho temple. They were blessed with five children, Eric Jon, (My Little Pardner) who passed away, Stacie (Angel of My Heart), Ed (Hampster), Stefanie (Nini), Jason (Cloud). Linda tragically passed away (1980) while their children were very young, Eric was left to raise the children on his own. Eric worked at the Leslie Salt Plant, Lake Point, Utah and Tooele Army Depot in many positions including Mechanic, Inspector, Painter and Supervisor. Before he retired from Tooele Army Depot in 1993, he served a civilian tour of duty in the Gulf War.
He was always heard whistling a tune while he enjoyed his favorite things; horseback riding, fishing, hiking, dancing, playing games with family and friends and hunting for both game and gold. He was always ready for a good time which earned him the nickname Fun and Games.
Eric can be described in one word, love. He loved his children and taught them well. He loved going on family trips and spending time in nature. He loved His Savior and serving in various callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved little children especially his grandchildren Kalin, Kai, Tyson, TJ, Brooklynn, Jonathan, Ashley, Jerick, Isaac and Madison. Eric loved people and everyone was his best friend.
Eric was preceded in death by his father, Sidney, mother, Sarah Delvora (Gurney), wife, Linda, son, Eric Jon, siblings; Sidney Bryant, John Calvin, Florence Elaine, Lois, Emma, and Clayton. He is survived by five children; Stacie (Matt Evans), James Edwin (Brenda), Stefanie (Darren Holden), Jason (Mindy), adopted son Gavin, siblings; Jackie, Sidney, Linda, Vickie, 10 grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, and nephews. A viewing will be held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St. Tooele, Utah on June 15, 2020 from 6-8pm. A viewing June 16, 2020 at the Vernon Ward building, 280 Main Street, Vernon Utah beginning at 11:30-12:45 and due to Covid-19 the family only service will begin at 1pm.

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