Elva Mary Peterson Urie Obituary (1925 - 2013)

SALT LAKE - Mary Petersen Urie, age 87, died May 1, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born Sep 4, 1925 to Franklin Haefeli and Myrtle Marie Jensen Petersen in Abraham, Utah. She married Hurschell Gottfredson Urie on Nov 24, 1947 in the Manti Temple. While raising her four children, Mary graduated from Weber State College in 1965 in Social Science with a Secondary Ed Certificate. She then taught in the Ogden School District for 18 years, working as a Resource Teacher for 10 of those years. Over the years Mary has been involved in many community activities, but those related to helping youth have been the ones closest to her heart. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional organization for teachers. One of her choice activities has been helping with the "Pennies By The Inch" campaign for over 20 years. Mary's interest in history and genealogy led her to join Colonial Dames of the 17th Century and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). In DAR she filled many state and chapter positions including State Regent. She has devoted many hours to Family History activities including writing and compiling histories. Mary was active in the LDS Church, serving in numerous positions including more than 27 years in YWMIA. Recently she served as a worker in the Jordan River LDS Temple. Mary had many interests such as sewing, reading, family history, needlepoint, gardening, visiting teaching, music, and photography. Most of all she has enjoyed anything that involved the family. She attended many programs and activities involving not only her children and their spouses, but especially her grandchildren. She delighted in the musical talents of her children and grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother Elden, a daughter-in-law Julie (Wayne) Urie, and two great-grandsons. She is survived by her children: Verla Jean (Sterling) Cope, Sandy, UT; Wayne H. Urie, OR; Loralyn (Brent) Felix, Cedar City, UT; and Alan T. (Mae) Urie, South Salt Lake, UT; 20 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother: Lee Petersen, AK; 3 sisters-in-law, Ella Petersen, AZ, Ollie Urie, MO, and Inez Urie, Riverton, UT; and a foster daughter, Christine (Walt) Schnau, TX. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 10 at 11:00 am in the Union Fort Stake Center, 7155 S 540 E, Midvale. Viewing Thursday, 6-8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 1007 W South Jordan Pkwy, South Jordan and Friday at the church 9:30-10:30 am. Interment at Aultorest Memorial Park in Ogden. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund, or the LDS Church Missionary Fund at ldsphilanthropies.org with Mary P Urie as honoree. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 S) South Jordan, UT USA 84095