Beautiful Quinn Picture

A picture taken outside Mom and Gaylen's house in Kirtland when they were serving their summer mission there a couple years ago.

Natasha Burgess Sampson

I have known him since my 9th grade year when we moved into the neighborhood, He was the CUTEST kid in our ward and I remember thinking sometimes that I couldn't believe he was younger than me. He was a funny, quiet at times, sweet, strong guy. The last time I spoke to him was probably in high school and I remember sometimes giving him and Kevin a ride home from school but the last time I seen him was a few weeks ago, I’m not sure why he was a church but I saw him come in with his mom. I remember thinking holy cow he is still cute as crap lol and come to find out my sister was thinking the same thing as I was when she saw him come in to. I was talking to my friend the other day and she was telling me that she had had a crush on him when we were younger to so I’m thinking that 80% of the young girls in our ward had the biggest crush on him and I doubt he even knew it or he didn't act like it anyway! It still seems unreal to me that he is gone. Someone that is funny and sweet and kind and loving needs to be here because that is the world that most people want to live in. I know that he is with our Heavenly Father and that the spirits in heaven are blessed to have him home. I'm sad for his family to lose such a great person and hope they are comforted by the knowledge that he is with our Savior. Rest In Peace Quinn.

Brynne Frei

Tanner and I are so happy we got to spend time with Quinn so recently. We were able to have dinner with him the weekend Grandpa had his second surgery and loved every second spent with him. Tanner, Janey, Eli, Quinn and I were sort of banned to the "kids' table" while our parents and aunts and uncles were in the family room eating. Although we were now in our 20s, we had once again found ourselves at the "kids' table". Janey was being her usual crazy self and Quinn was laughing so hard at all of her mannerisms. We spent the night catching up on our lives while Tanner and Quinn swapped stories from their experiences in the sales industry. I loved watching Tanner get to know my sweet cousin. Kaitlin arrived later on that evening while we were in the kitchen doing dishes and we got to watch while Quinn and Kaitlin played with Janey and Eli at the table. I always loved watching Quinny play with his nieces and nephews so it was so fun to see him share the same love with my own niece and nephew.

Quinn has always held a special place in my heart and I'm so grateful I was able to be a small part of his wonderful life.

Heather Mitchell

I didn't know Quinn for a long time or even that well. But I am glad I did know him. He was nice and funny. He had a contagious smile and laugh. He was so handsome too! He will be missed. My heart and prayers go out to Quinn and his family. He was taken too soon.

Obituary

Quinn C. Petersen 1987 ~ 2011 Beloved son, brother, grandson and uncle, Quinn Clifton Petersen, 24, passed away April 23rd, 2011. He was born March 25th, 1987 in Murray and raised on the family farm in Riverton, Utah. He is the son of the late Craig A. Petersen (Riverton) and Nancy Petersen Rees, and Gaylen K. Rees (Grover), Utah.

From his birth Quinn was a unique and fun-loving boy. He enjoyed life to its fullest. Anyone that knew Quinn was a fast friend. His personality was bright and exciting. He was witty and quick with his humor and could brighten a room instantly. Those of us who knew and loved him remember many times laughing until we cried. Quinn was an extremely bright and talented young man. Because of his talents and personality he was looked up to and loved by many. He was a natural leader and people were drawn to him and felt comfortable in his presence. He could captivate the heart of anyone young or old. Quinn was a handsome young man and liked to look his best. His tender heart and unforgettable smile endeared him to everyone he met. We will miss him terribly.

Quinn loved his family, sweetheart Kaitlin White, the farm, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, motorsports, exercising, eating healthy and working with his hands. He enjoyed working in the construction business with his Rees brothers and sister and cousin Brett. Quinn was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a strong testimony of the Savior. He believed in eternal families and looked forward to seeing his dad again. We believe he is enjoying a joyful reunion with those who have gone before him and is continuing his eternal journey.

Survived by his mother Nancy Petersen Rees (Gaylen), and his brothers Jake Petersen, Luke Petersen (Hilarie), Chase Petersen (Missy), and his sister Marci Kay Childs (Brandon) and his grandfather Jacob P. Burton Jr. Preceded in death by his father Craig Alan Petersen and grandparents Roy and Vera Petersen, and Myrl Burton. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Harvest Park Stake Center, 4501 W. 11800 So. Friends and family may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Broomhead Funeral Home, 12600 So. 2200 W. and Friday an hour and a half prior at the church. Interment in the South Jordan Cemetery. www.broomheadfuneralhome.com

A Life in Pictures

Emily Callister Frazier

My first thought when thinking of a story to share was back when we were little kids. I was best friends with his sister and we all (my siblings and theirs) went swimming together one afternoon. For some reason we look in the back seat and Quinn had just kissed my little sister. I think they were 6 at the time. I will never forget my sister's first kiss. There are so many other stories but this one is my favorite.

Ben Brohl

I remember so many memories of Quinn. My fondest is when we all went to Mexico for a vacation and we went snorkeling and wind surfing and ate mexican food till we were all sick to our stomachs. Then Quinn went to get a drink at the bodaga and came back with an alcholic drink and we all asked him if he asked if there was alcohol in it and he said he didn't know he needed to ask that question, LOL. Well, turns out we made him pour it out and get another one. My other memory of Quinn was horseback riding, he loved to go, Chase and I sometimes didn't want him to go with because he was younger than we were but he came along anyway. We were out in the dirt road and Quinn really needed to go to the bathroom and all that was around was corn feilds so off Quinn went... he was such a fun loving kid, he could always make us laugh even when times were tough, he had such an amazing spirit about him that it didn't matter who was around people just gravitated to him. I will really miss him.