Jacqueline Gilbert Petersen Stander Obituary (1926 - 2021)

Our amazing mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister, Jacqueline (Jackie) Gilbert Petersen Stander, passed away peacefully at Maple Springs Assisted Living on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the age of 95. She was born on February 17, 1926, in Brigham City Utah to Leo Howard Gilbert and Jennie Lawn Loveland Gilbert. She was the oldest of three children and was raised on the family farm with two younger brothers in Corinne, Utah. Phil and Bob said she always tried to be the boss until they got bigger than her. She attended school at Corinne Elementary and graduated from Box Elder High School where she was the softball fast pitch. At Box Elder HS she started dating the love of her life, John Henry Petersen. They were married in Corinne on March 16, 1944, and sealed in the Logan Temple one year later. Jackie and John lived in Brigham City most of their married life where they raised three children, Tammy (Bill-deceased) Cutler, Chris (Jan), and Rodney-deceased (Kristine), who worshipped both mom and dad for their amazing and individual character and love for their family. They later moved to Perry, Utah where John passed away May 9, 1998. Jackie worked in the medical field starting as a stenographer at Bushnell Army Hospital. After time out to raise her family she worked for Doctor J. Howard Rasmussen, Cooley Memorial Hospital as office manager and the Brigham City Community Hospital where she established the Medical Records Department. After she retired she spent ten years as a transcriptionist for Dr. D.C. MacKay and Dr. Michael Sumko. She also helped John with the start-up of his business, Petersen Body and Glass. She was a good and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and held many callings throughout her life. She supported her kid's activities including keeping score at the Little League games, teaching 4-H sewing, and being a Cub Scout leader. She also enjoyed camping, fishing, duck, and pheasant hunting with John who taught her how to become proficient in all three. Jackie and John loved to travel and went on many vacations with family and friends. They also loved to bowl together on the local Brigham City bowling leagues where they won many trophies. Jackie was a great cook, famous for her Thanksgiving stuffing and rolls, her Christmas peanut brittle, and her potato salad. She did a lot of canning from John's abundant garden. After being the biggest JAZZ fan ever, her hobbies were sewing, crocheting dollies and afghans, and working in her flowerbeds. After John passed away, Jackie married John's best friend and bowling partner William (Bill) LeRoy Stander February 5, 2000. With this marriage she inherited three step-daughters: Darlene (George) Boyd; Karen (Clay) Sheplor; and Ruth-deceased (Charlie) Bowler. Bill passed away in February 27, 2011. Jackie is survived by children Tammy of Perry, Chris of Layton, daughter-in-law Kris of West Haven, and brother Robert (Joy-deceased) Gilbert of Corinne. She was preceded in death by both husbands, son Rodney and brother Phil (Ginny-deceased) Gilbert. She leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Our family would like to thank the staff of Maple Springs Assisted Living and Integrity Home Care for the love and care they gave our mom. Private family services were held Monday, June 14, 2021. Interment was in the Brigham City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com