Shirley N Petersen

"Everyone who knew her loved her and considered her family." Shirley N. Petersen, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on September 14, 2010. Shirley was born on March 4, 1930, the daughter of Stella Lewis and Franklin Nelson. She married Reed W. (Pete) Petersen on April 8, 1952, in Elko Nevada, and together they had three children. While their children were young they loved to go for rides in their car. They often visited the lake, went fishing at Strawberry, or for a drive around the Alpine Loop. Shirley loved to crochet and made beautiful afghans, tablecloths and was famous for her baby booties. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Reed and her grandchildren, Duane, and Kari and four siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Smith, Kristine (Mike) Beasley; Denise Butler; grandchildren, Cory (Tasha), Jeremy, Melissa (James), Karen, Jeff, Preston "PJ", Vivian; 15 great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Max Nelson, Iola Jimenez, Denzel Nelson, Clara (Gordon) Pugh. Services will be held Monday, September 20, 2010 at 12 noon at the Orem Park 7th Ward building, 1190 West 400 South. Viewing will be at the church on Monday from 11 am to 12 noon. The burial will follow the services at the Eastlawn Memorial Hills Cemetery. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Whang, Dr. Lee, the nurses and doctors at Timpanogas Hospital that took good care of her, and to those who have comforted and been her friend these past few years.