Lila Peterson Obituary (1930 - 2016)

Lila Peterson "Belle" Our beautiful, strong and inspirational mother (ma) grandmother (grams) and great-grandmother passed away at her home December 26, 2016 in South Jordan, Utah. She fought a courageous 30 month battle with cancer. Lila was born June 26, 1930 to Earl and Aileen Peterson in Ioka, Utah. Later they moved to Axtell, Utah where she was raised with 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She met the love of her life Moylee Peterson at a High School dance and after "checking out the spare tire", the rest is history. They were married for 63 years at the time of Moylees passing on March 6, 2011. They were blessed with 5 children. Earl (Shar) Peterson, Moyle (Kathy) Peterson, Carol (LeRoy) Smith, MarJean (Terry) Short, Shauna (Shawn) Shanley; 10 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren. Lila worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles for 15 years. Once she retired, she and Moylee snowbirded in St. George for the winters in their 5th wheel. They loved St. George so much that they decided to sell their home in Rose Park and bought a home in St. George where they met many wonderful friends. Lila's family was the joy of her life and she looked forward to every family gathering. Her most memorable times in life were vacations and camping with family and friends. She also enjoyed finding any casino that had a "Texas Tea" slot machine. She kept busy with her handwork and her family and friends have several afghans and slippers that were so lovingly made and will be cherished forever. Thanks to Shar, who made sure Lila got to Bonco and Red Hats in the last years of her life, something she looked forward to very much each and every month. "Mom you are an amazing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and we are going to miss you. You will stay in our hearts forever and we love you so much. Give Dad a big hug and kiss from us all." Survived by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister Loretta Willardson, and sister-in-laws LaVonna Peterson and Maxine Peterson Gaffa. Preceded in death by her husband, both parents, sisters Stella Larsen, Beulah Talboe, brothers Roger and Paules. Funeral services will be on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) A viewing will be held prior to services from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Special thanks to Dr. Kovacsovics, all the staff at Huntsman Cancer Institute, and the many home care providers. Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095