Lynn "Sam" Peery

Lynn Allen Peery “Sam” died on Saturday August 8, 2020 at his home in Payson, Utah. He was born on July 16, 1926 in Payson, Utah to Page L. and Alice Smith Peery.

Sam attended schools in Payson and graduated from Payson High School. He served in the United States Army during W.W.II in Italy, and was honorably discharged in 1946. He retired from Geneva Steel in 1984 after 25 years of service.

He married Verl Dene Greaves on March 1, 1947 and they were later sealed in the Manti LDS Temple for time and eternity. Together they had five children Jane Dietz, Hal (Rebecca) Peery, Ann (Douglas, deceased) Stewart, Joan (Rick) Greenhow, and Sue (Kent) Hone.

Sam was preceded in death by his wife, parents, sisters Clarice Metzler and Lorraine Larson, brothers Reid Peery and Glen Peery. He is survived by his children and numerous grand, great-grand, and great-great grandchildren, one sister Shirlene Wood and a brother Steve (Karla) Peery.

No public viewing or funeral service will be held per his request. A graveside service will be held at the Payson City Cemetery, 800 East 400 North, under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary on Thursday August 13, 2020 at 11:00 am with full military honors.

The family would like to give special thanks to Bonnie and Cami for the love and compassion they have shown to both our mom and dad.