Boyd C. Peterson, 73, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2021. He was born June 16, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Son of Reginald Chad and Dorothy Jean (Mortensen) Peterson.  Boyd graduated from Pacific High School, in San Bernardino, California, Class of 1965. Following graduation, he served with the United States Navy in the Vietnam War. He had a long, successful career as a craftsman/roofer and proudly shared his knowledge and love for the trade. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Craig Peterson. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Mary; sons, James Peterson and Joshua (Melanie) McDonald; daughters, Julianne (Justin) Barrie, and Crystal (Dwayne) Bex; siblings, Brenda (David) Lindholm, Gary (Linda) Peterson, Ronald (ZoAnn) Peterson, and Karen Peterson; Grandchildren, Logan (Savannah), Ryan (Cecilia), Aiden, Landon, Ian, Liam, Jaylee, and Grayson; numerous nieces and nephews, countless friends and his most faithful K-9 companion, Hot “Diggity” Dog. He will forever be remembered for his spirited personality, great sense of humor and abounding generosity.