My sweet great-aunt Joyce passed away a couple of days ago, just 6 days after her sister, Mary Groutage. She would have been 97 on April 1st, and although I know she wanted more than anything to "go home" to her family, I will miss her very much. I am planning to go to Utah for her funeral.
Here is her obituary:
J. Joyce Peterson
WASHINGTON TERRACE – Our sweet Aunt Joyce got an early birthday present and passed away peacefully Friday, March 25, 2011, at the age of 96.
Aunt Joyce was born on April 1, 1914 in Glencoe, Wyoming to Jesse Y. and Martha Purdy Peterson. Joyce was the oldest of seven children, two of whom died in infancy.
Aunt Joyce graduated from Kemmerer High School and then moved to Ogden to be near her brother John (Jack) who was attending the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind. While here in Utah, she attended the Salt Lake Business College. Joyce was awarded the “Fastest Typist” award, and throughout her life always used her typewriter, never converting over to computers.
Aunt Joyce worked as a secretary at Globe Mills, and then worked and later retired from Hill Air Force Base.
Aunt Joyce was a faithful member of, and loved being part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She was a long-time member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and the Ogden Association of the Blind.
Aunt Joyce never had children of her own, but she was a loving aunt to twelve nieces and nephews as well as many great-and great-great nieces and nephews and their spouses. As our aunt, she took this role very seriously and could always be counted on for a birthday call or a kind word. Aunt Joyce had a great sense of family duty and provided tender love to us all. She was wonderful at bringing people together.
Aunt Joyce had a very sharp mind and could recall dates, names and details with ease. She loved dancing, traveling, and playing the piano for 92 years.
Aunt Joyce is survived by her brother Dean (Mimi) Peterson of Washington, Utah and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Kendall Peterson, John Peterson, and Mary Peterson Groutage.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 2nd at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd.
Family will greet friends Saturday morning at the mortuary from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment to follow in Diamondville, Wyoming.
Aunt Joyce’s family would like to thank the countless people who have shown kindness to her throughout her life.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you do a kind deed for someone. Aunt Joyce will certainly be missed and will always be cherished. Aunt Joyce, Love Ya!!
Here is her obituary:
J. Joyce Peterson
WASHINGTON TERRACE – Our sweet Aunt Joyce got an early birthday present and passed away peacefully Friday, March 25, 2011, at the age of 96.
Aunt Joyce was born on April 1, 1914 in Glencoe, Wyoming to Jesse Y. and Martha Purdy Peterson. Joyce was the oldest of seven children, two of whom died in infancy.
Aunt Joyce graduated from Kemmerer High School and then moved to Ogden to be near her brother John (Jack) who was attending the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind. While here in Utah, she attended the Salt Lake Business College. Joyce was awarded the “Fastest Typist” award, and throughout her life always used her typewriter, never converting over to computers.
Aunt Joyce worked as a secretary at Globe Mills, and then worked and later retired from Hill Air Force Base.
Aunt Joyce was a faithful member of, and loved being part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She was a long-time member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and the Ogden Association of the Blind.
Aunt Joyce never had children of her own, but she was a loving aunt to twelve nieces and nephews as well as many great-and great-great nieces and nephews and their spouses. As our aunt, she took this role very seriously and could always be counted on for a birthday call or a kind word. Aunt Joyce had a great sense of family duty and provided tender love to us all. She was wonderful at bringing people together.
Aunt Joyce had a very sharp mind and could recall dates, names and details with ease. She loved dancing, traveling, and playing the piano for 92 years.
Aunt Joyce is survived by her brother Dean (Mimi) Peterson of Washington, Utah and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Kendall Peterson, John Peterson, and Mary Peterson Groutage.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 2nd at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd.
Family will greet friends Saturday morning at the mortuary from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment to follow in Diamondville, Wyoming.
Aunt Joyce’s family would like to thank the countless people who have shown kindness to her throughout her life.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you do a kind deed for someone. Aunt Joyce will certainly be missed and will always be cherished. Aunt Joyce, Love Ya!!
Sounds like she was a neat lady! Sorry for your loss.
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