Marni Petersen Obituary (1971 - 2021)

Click Here To View Funeral Webcast Our beautiful angel, Marni Petersen “Bubba Sis”, left this earthly life to join our Heavenly Father on January 20, 2021, after valiantly fighting a long hard battle with COVID-19. Marni was born March 18, 1971, in Salt Lake City, to Karen MacKay Petersen and Robert George Petersen. Marni was born with Down Syndrome. Although this resulted in many physical and mental limitations, she excelled every day at showing us what life on earth is all about. Marni had a very special mission on this earth. She exhibited Christ’s example of unconditional love and acceptance towards everyone she met. She had the innate ability to change people’s lives in an instant by making them feel like they were the most important being in the world. To see and feel Marni’s spirit is to see and feel God’s pure love that he has for each of us individually. Marni was incapable of judgement, holding grudges, gossip, or causing contention. She was a light on this Earth that instantly dispelled darkness and self pity. Marni attended school and graduated from Jordan Valley in 1989. Marni was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She became the ward’s unofficial door greeter and would offer hugs and kisses to everyone. Especially to those who may not have wanted them. She was also an active participant in the Church’s Special Needs program. She had a special love for all of her leaders and youth counselors, who took such good care of her and made her feel welcome. Marni was a very special person to all that knew her. She was innocent, lovable, and at the same time, very mischievous. She loved making people laugh and smile. She enjoyed sharing her many talents with anyone and everyone. Dancing and singing ranked at the top of the list. She could be found belting out Whitney Houston or songs from Grease. It didn’t take much to get her in the groove and start dancing. When she wasn’t “performing” she could be found doing her “work”. Which consisted of writing down names of people she wanted to visit, or restaurants she wanted to eat at. She would then nonchalantly hand the list to her mother. Marni’s greatest love, and only vice in this life, was Diet Coke. This vice resulted in two favorite past times. 1) When visitors stopped by, she would convince them to take her to the nearest gas station. Once arrived, she would fill a large Diet Coke to the brim, then take a rather large sip, then proceed to top off the drink again. 2) After she deemed the Diet Coke worthy of her possession, she would look at the cashier, flash her contagious smile, and convince them to give her a free donut. We will be eternally grateful for the many lessons she taught us through her daily example of endless smiles, hugs and kisses. She will be greatly missed. Marni is survived by her Mother, Karen M. Petersen (Sandy). Father Robert G. Petersen (Janet Petersen) (St. George). Brothers Clay Petersen (Kike Bradshaw) (Spring, TX), and Jeff Petersen (Loni Petersen) (Sandy). She is also survived by her nieces and nephews as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Marni is preceded in death by her best friend and sister Niki Jensen, and older brother Brett Petersen. The family wishes to thank the RICU medical staff at Intermountain Medical Center for their loving care and concern for Marni. A public viewing will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Parkway (10600 S.), South Jordan, Utah 84095. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing will be required. Limited capacity in-person services (100 people) will be held only for the family on January 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM but will be live-streamed for all to view by visiting www.jenkins-soffe.com and clicking on her obituary.