Kipp Peterson, 65, of Snowflake passed away March 14, 2023. Kipp was born to Loran Dale Peterson and Vera Emogene Morris on Jan. 24, 1958, in Mesa. After graduating from Snowflake High School, he served a mission in Fresno, Calif. After returning home, Kipp won the heart of his forever love, Sherilyn “Shug” Gillespie and married her in the Mesa Arizona Temple, then settled in Snowflake. Their family of two grew to 57, with more to come. Kipp constantly found opportunities to serve people in the community through his many years of work at Ed’s IGA Supermarket, as well as his years of service in his church. His favorite calling was as bishop of his local congregation. He remarked to his family at the close of his five-year calling as bishop that the hardest part about being released was knowing that the responsibility and care over the youth of his congregation would have to be turned over to the next bishop. Kipp loved reading, music, nature and horses, and supporting his children in their activities. He especially loved his grandchildren. He had a unique way of making each one feel special and loved. He is survived by wife, Shug; and their 12 children, Brooke (Aaron), Shantel (Cole), Jaret (Carina), Koby (Zhenya), Devin (Tammy), Shanae (Randon), Brichel (Nigel), Sherika (Matthew), Briley, Teagan (Jodie), Shayelle, Braelynn and 34 grandchildren with two on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Deneil Peterson Gardner; his father-in-law, a brother-in-law, a sister-in-law and a nephew. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 24, at the Centennial Stake Center, located at 9th S. 2nd W., in Snowflake, with an additional viewing at 9 a.m., on Saturday, March 25, with funeral services to begin at 10 a.m. at the same location. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Snowflake handled the arrangements.
