Velma L Peterson

Velma L. Peterson

Roy - Velma Hanni Peterson, 93, died May 3, 2010. She was born October 26, 1916 in Moore, Idaho to Lucy Gladys Jones and Martin Hanni. She attended schools in Moore where she was active in sports and lettered in high school. She was very competitive.

She was active in the LDS Church as a teenager in Idaho and was a primary teacher and visiting teacher in the Wilson Ward in Ogden.

Velma married Golden J. Peterson September 5, 1953 in Elko, Nevada; later solemnized in the Ogden Temple.

She loved animals and always had a dog. Her and her family raised horses; they broke their own colts and trained horses for performances and shows, winning many trophies at state fairs and horse shows. She belonged to Utahs Riding Club; where she took pride in carrying the American flag in Days of 47 and Ogden Parade's and competition events all over the state.

Velma is survived by her husband of 56 years Golden; children JoAnne Cole, Sherry Vanderwood, Kerry Peterson; 8 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Bud; sister Norma and son Marty Peterson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. where friends may call prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Interment, Bear River City Cemetery.

We would like to thank Hospice for all their help and care.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
May 8, 2010
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden
1875 Monroe Blvd
Ogden, Utah 84401
May 8, 2010
11:00 AM
CemeteryBear River City Cemetery

Bear River City, UT 84301
May 8, 2010