James “Jim” B. Pehrson

October 16, 1946 ~ May 28, 2019
James “Jim” B. Pehrson, 72 of Kanab, UT, passed away May 28, 2019.
Jim was born October 16, 1946 in Moab to Junius Evan Pehrson, and Marguerite Anderson Pehrson.
Jim grew up in Monticello, where, after serving in the U.S. Army, he became a Utah Highway Patrolman for several years.
In 1981 Jim moved his family to Kanab, UT and worked for Energy Fuels.
Later in life Jim worked as a truck driver for multiple trucking companies around the Kanab area. 
Jim loved the Kanab red dirt and never wanted to leave.
He enjoyed the outdoors, spent a lot of time at Lake Powell, and found a love for camping and riding his ATV in the hills around Kanab.
He also cherished his time spent with his kids, grandkids, and hunting with his brothers. 
Jim was known for being quiet, kind, and caring. He was always a gentleman.
For that reason, he was loved by all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed. 
Jim is survived by his children, Jim (Mindy) Pehrson, Riverton UT; Kim (Seth) Payne, Herriman, UT; Kelly (Matthew) Steeper, Los Angeles, CA. Siblings: Helen (Paul) Summers, Douglas Pehrson, Fred Pehrson, Michael (Jean) Pehrson. Grandchildren: James, Kambrie, Ean, Alex, and Dax.
He is preceeded in death by his parents, partner Candace Sweet, and sister Anita Haddaway.
A Celebration of Life was held June 1 in Kanab.