Gene Peterson

GENE PETERSON IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Gene Lorraine Wheelock Peterson, 58, of Idaho Falls, died December 27, 2007, at her home. She was under the care of Alliance Hospice. She was born August 20, 1949, in Boise, Idaho, to Joseph Elgin Wheelock and Edna Eggelston Wheelock. She grew up and attended schools in the area. The family moved to Pocatello, where she graduated from Pocatello High School. She then attended Ricks College and later Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish and minored in English. She was a member of the Mormon Youth Chorus and participated in the Hill Cumorah Pageant. On May 7, 1976, she married Larry Wayne Peterson in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. She was a mother and homemaker and worked at various jobs outside the home including marketing agent for Trendwest, custodian at the LDS Temple, and was employed at McDonalds. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, participated in the ward choir, played the organ for her ward, and served at the Church Distribution Center. She also served a full-time mission to Venezuela. She enjoyed music, sports, traveling, and singing. She especially loved spending time with her family. Survivors include: Husband: Larry Peterson, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Mindy Dawn (Blake) Isom, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Ryan Scott (Tonya) Peterson, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Dustin Tyler Peterson, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Toby Kyle Peterson, Idaho Falls, ID Mother: Edna Wheelock, Pocatello, ID 5 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at the Idaho Falls LDS 21st Ward, 1155 East 1st Street, with Bishop Phil Wheatley officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and on Wednesday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Karla Lawson We know just how much you will miss your dear wife, mother and grandmother. She was dear to each of us and will be missed. Thank you for allowing us to be part of her life. Terri (Warner) Underberg ladybug_041589@yahoo.com Larry and Family, I was very sorry to hear of Gene's passing. We had many happy times while attending high school together and I have thought of them often, wishing we had kept in better contact with each other. I am sure she will become part of the Heavenly Choir of Angels, because she had to most beautiful voice I have ever heard. I was proud to call her my best friend. Remember she will always be in your hearts and she will always be watching over you. May God be with you all during this time. Troy & Mindy Shiffler We are so sorry for your loss. Gene was always so positive even through her health problems. She truly knows the truth. Remember what she has taught you Families truly can be together forever. She will be missed.