Donna Peterson

DONNA PETERSON IDAHO FALLS, ID - Donna Mary Ritchie Peterson, 74, of Ucon, died October 18, 2003, at her home. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. She was born November 15, 1928, in Coltman, Idaho, to Alfred Coop Ritchie and Wilhelmina Constance Birdie Price Ritchie. Shortly after she was born the family moved to Ucon, where she grew up and attended schools. She graduated from Ucon High School and Grooms Beauty School, and, in later years, earned a technical certificate from EITC in marketing. Except for a short time in Idaho Falls, she has lived her entire life in Ucon. She married Lloyd Richard “Pete” Peterson in 1953 in Nevada and they were later divorced. She was a homemaker and mother and had a beauty salon in her home for several years before going to work in October, 1973, as a cosmetician and clerk at Skaggs Drug Store in Idaho Falls. She stayed with the store as they changed ownership and retired from Rite-Aid in August, 2002. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed cross country skiing, gardening, reading, travel and animals. She especially loved and had a special affinity with children. Surviving are: Daughter: Nancy Lorraine Scott, Kaysville, UT Daughter: Annette [Floyd] Wyasket, Roosevelt, UT Sister: Dorothy [Boyd] Kroll, Ucon, ID Sister: Shirley Guymon, Idaho Falls, ID 9 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred “Fred” Ritchie, and two sisters, Ruby Bailey and Joy Drake. Graveside Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2003, at the Ucon Cemetery, with Bishop Steve Winchester of the Ucon LDS 4th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends on Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood East Side Chapel (963 S. Ammon). Burial will be in Ucon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, ID 83406. Phone: (208) 522-2992 FAX 542-0370.