Leah Peterson Hottinger Obituary (1925 - 2012)

Leah Peterson Hottinger passed June 12, 2012 into the arms of her sweetheart Donald W. Hottinger, who has been waiting 17 years for their reunion. She married Don on July 30, 1946 in the Logan LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1995. Leah was born March 12, 1925 in Salt Lake City to Walter A. and Lillie Last Peterson. Leah graduated from South High School in 1943. She worked for the Bureau of Reclamation and Bureau of Land Management. Leah was active in the LDS Church, with a strong testimony of the gospel, having served faithfully in numerous callings. Leah is survived by 3 daughters: Donna Lee (Jerry), Joan (Rex), Gayle (Greg); 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a granddaughter. Funeral services Friday, June 15, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 S), South Jordan, where friends may call from 12:30-1:30 pm. Interment Elysian Gardens. Our family wishes to express their gratitude to Emeritus for their care, comfort, and support to Leah and our family, especially her caregivers Melissa, Shannon, Marta, Luis, and many others.