Darrell Lee Peterson

Birth date: Oct 4, 1952 Death date: Oct 7, 2021

Following a swift course with ALS, beloved husband and father Darrell “Darry” Lee Peterson passed peacefully from this life to the next on October 7, 2021, at the age of 69. He was surrounded by family. Darrell grew up in Chico, Read Obituary

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Bruce Reznick

199w ago

IIn the Fall of 1970, in my second year at Caltech, I was a homework grader for a section of calculus. Darrell was so happy that he was able to solve a particularly difficult problem, that he wrote on his paper: MATH IS GROOVY.

I picked this up this phrase as my personal motto, had it on my door for many years, first as a student, and then as a math professor at various schools. Darrell and I had a very nice email conversation in 2009 where we confirmed our memories of the origins of MATH IS GROOVY.

I offer my deepest condolences to the friends and family of Darrell Peterson.

Julie Parkinson

218w ago

I love that Darrell taught me a lot at church - one of my favorites! He always normalized how I was feeling about the topic. He made every topic easy to understand. Love the Peterson family! My thoughts are with you! Much Love!

Jeremy Conlin

219w ago

Darrell was a kind man to my children when they were young. He would draw Disney characters for them, which would become cherished pieces of art hung on bedroom walls.

Darrell was influential in helping me learn how to teach the gospel as Jesus wanted. I think often of the things he has taught me.

Jeremy Conlin

Terry Helm

219w ago

We have many wonderful memories of visiting the Darrell and Carol Peterson family. We Home Teachers were always well received and appreciated. I enjoyed the discussions and interesting information we shared together. I remember the recommendations Darrell would make on which movies we should watch particularly those that he deemed humorous and worthy of watching. I enjoyed teaching most of their sons in Priests Quorum. Our children really liked Darrell as a Sunday School teacher and were very disappointed when he was released.

I remember how impressed Darrell was when I backed up the U Haul trailer into your driveway when Sean was moving. A small thing, but a good memory nonetheless.

We send our love and condolences at this most difficult time.

Terry and Jan Helm

Cleone Barrus

219w ago

This knocks me for a loop. He's just too young! What a gifted man he was! Always loved his classes. I will always remember the classes he taught on Isaiah because I learned so much. He was a gifted guitarist as well. I am so sorry, Carol, for you and the boys. The years we shared in White Rock will always be remembered. My love to you all, from Cleone and Dwight.

Bryce Adams

219w ago

My sincere condolences to the whole family. My main memory of Darrell is that he never minded extra kids running around, made us feel welcome. That's not always easy, and I appreciate him for it.

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