Robert W. "Bob" Peterson, 50, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at his home. Bob was born on Aug. 14, 1958, in Calgary, Alberta, a son of Deverl J. and Marjorie Peterson. He graduated from Richardson High School in Richardson, Texas, and attended Southwest Texas State at San Marcos, Texas; and also attended DeVry Technical College. He was a quality control engineer for DRS in Polson.

He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, archery and shooting.

On Sept. 27, 2003, Bob married his loving wife, Miki Ulmer, in Polson.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Waldo and Linda Peterson; and Victor and Mrytle Peterson.

Survivors include his wife, Miki Peterson, of Dayton; parents, Deverl J. and Marjorie Peterson, also of Dayton; a sister, Vicky May, of Calgary; a brother, Kelly John Peterson, of Provo, Utah; two nephews, Daniel and Douglas May, both of Calgary; and his mother-in-law, Ruth Houle, of Sisseton, S.D.

Friends may visit with the family from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at the Grogan Funeral Home, 101 Sixth Ave. E, Polson. Bob's funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Polson, with President Lee White officiating. Friends may also visit an hour before the service at the church.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, is assisting the family.