Raymond Ralph Peterson
Jan. 8, 1925 ~ Feb. 28, 2014
Raymond Ralph Peterson, 89, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at Mesa View Regional Hospital. He was born on January 8, 1925 in Levan, Utah to Ralph and Edna Peterson. He married the love of his life, Marjorie Cowan, on January 28, 1943 in Nephi, Utah.
Raymond was raised in Levan, Utah. He loved the mountains where he hunted and fished his entire life. He raised his family of five children in Midvale, Utah. Raymond made friends wherever he traveled. He worked in the music industry for many years and retire from Panasonic—Salesman Extraordinaire!
He was a devoted member of the LDS Church with many callings. He and Marge served a mission in St. George. He was called as a Bishop at the age of 75 and served over 12 years in the St. George Temple. He lived and taught the teachings the way his faith guided him. His greatest accomplishment in life is his family, loving wife, five children, 23 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Marjorie; 3 children, Gloria (Larry) Bryan, Jackie (Randy) Rodgers, Duane (Sharon) Peterson. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Sherman Peterson; son, Ralph Peterson, daughter, Linda Kitchen; and grandson, Dustin Kitchen.
Services were held Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the Littlefield LDS Chapel. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Larkin Cemetery, 10600 S. 1700 E., Sandy, Utah.
Special thanks to Jeff Hunt, the firefighter who made a valiant attempt at reviving Ray.
Sherman Otto Peterson
1931-2014
Sherman Otto Peterson, age 82, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014 at his home in Levan, Utah surrounded by loved ones.
He was born June 23, 1931 in Levan, Utah to Ralph Otto and Edna Christensen Peterson. He married Florence Williams on May 6, 1955 in the Manti Temple.
Sherman lived his entire life in Levan, Utah. He along with his eternal companion, Florence, raised three children. He was greatly devoted to a life full of service to the locals and people that passed through town with his service station, Sherm's Conoco for 24 years. He then started a career with Juab County Road Department that lasted 17 years before retiring. This is where Sherman loved to spend time helping the residents of Juab County and the West Desert.
Sherman was a member of the LDS Church where he served in many callings including the Elders Quorum and High Priest Group. Having grown up and living his entire life in Levan he couldn't help but fall in love with the mountains and outdoors that made Levan his home. This is where he loved to go hunting and fishing with his loved ones. By this he was able to build many great lifelong memories with his family and friends. He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survived by his wife Florence: children, Steven (Gayle) Peterson of Levan, UT: Robert Peterson of Levan, UT: Brenda Willden of Salina, UT; 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Raymond Ralph Peterson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am Friday, March 14, 2014 in the Levan LDS Chapel. Family and friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North Nephi and at the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Levan Town Cemetery.
Donna Louise Jenkins Barton
1926 - 2014
Donna Louise Jenkins Barton, 88, of Provo, Utah passed away peacefully on March 6, 2014 of complications from a fall. She was surrounded by her loving family. Donna, the daughter of William Michael and Jenerva Jones Jenkins, was born January 7, 1926 in Nephi, Utah. She had a wonderful childhood growing up with 10 brothers and sisters. She and her sisters always remained close and she missed them dearly after their passing. She was the last surviving member of her family.
Donna met her eternal companion, Que D. Barton, at a café in Nephi where she was working. She graduated from Juab High School and one week later married Que in the Manti Temple on June 1, 1944. Que worked at Hill Air Force Base during World War II. Later he was offered a position at the Provo City Electrical Department which he accepted. They moved to Provo right after their marriage and have resided there ever since. Donna was active in the LDS church, serving in the Primary and Relief Society. She was a long time member of the Edgemont 7th Ward where she had many dear friends and neighbors. Her beautiful yard was enjoyed by many people as they drove by on Canyon Road. She had a real talent for growing flowers. She grew Canna Lilies from bulbs that she planted and dug up each year. She spent many hours doing genealogy and helping others with theirs. She compiled many scrapbooks of family histories and photos. She presented each of her children with a scrapbook of their life. She was an excellent quilt maker, completing many quilts that she shared with her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful Mother and Grandmother and will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Donna is survived by six of her nine children. They are Annette (Wayne) Hoaldridge, Keith (Kathy) Barton, Kaylene Casper Palfreyman, Gary (Debbie) Barton, Kimber (Cindi) Barton and Melanie Molina, 26 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, with 3 on the way, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sister-in-laws, June Bartholomew (whom lived at Cove Point with her) and Corinne Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her parents, 10 brothers and sisters, her loving husband Que, 3 sons: Baby Barton, Q LaMar, and Brent L., her grandson Sky and her son-in-laws Terry Casper and Dave Palfreyman.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the Edgemont 7th Ward Chapel, 555 East 3230 North, Provo, Utah. Internment at the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.bergmortuary.com.
The family wishes to thank all those that cared for Donna at The Seville and Cove Point Assisted Living Centers. Also thanks to Envision Hospice for their service these past few months.
