Aaron "Snuffy" Peterson

Aaron “Snuffy” Blake Peterson, 41

Beloved son, brother and uncle, Aaron “Snuffy” Blake Peterson, 41, of Smelterville, Idaho, passed away at his home.  He was born July 31, 1980 in Silverton, Idaho; he was the son of Edward A. and Bonnie J. (Bailey) Peterson.

Aaron has lived in the Silver Valley all of his life.  He attended and graduated from the Kellogg High School in 1998.

Aaron had worked in building construction for a time.  But for many years he has served as a hoistman for the Bunker Hill Mining Company.

Aaron loved and enjoyed fishing, riding his bike, floating the river, watching UFC Fighting and snow boarding.

Aaron is survived by his mother Bonnie Peterson and her husband Steve Philpot of Kellogg; his father Ed Peterson and his wife JoAnn of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; two brothers Dusty Peterson and his wife Amy of Coeur d’ Alene and Derek Peterson of Elko, Nevada; one niece Lily and one nephew Wade.

Memorial Services for Aaron will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Kellogg Funeral Chapel with Rev. Art Fleming officiating.  A reception and a gathering of family and friends will be held at the Kellogg Elks following services.

Aaron was compassionate and a nice young man; he was shy with a gentle soul.  Aaron will be so missed by his family and friends.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Shoshone Humane Society, P.O. Box 1005 Kellogg, Idaho 83837 or to Shoshone Pet Rescue P.O. Box 884 Kellogg, Idaho 83837.

You may share your special memories of Aaron with his family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com

SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with services.