Henrietta Peterson

HENRIETTA PETERSON IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Henrietta Ione West Peterson, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 12, 2009, at Good Samaritan Society, Idaho Falls Village. She was born February 20, 1921, in Ordway, Colorado to William West and Eva Wyatt West. She attended schools in Colorado, New Mexico, and Idaho. In the early 1960s, she worked at Bon Marche in Idaho Falls and also sold insurance for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. In 1966, she moved to Hawaii. On December 29, 1966, she married Vaughn Green Peterson in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was a devoted wife and mother. Henrietta was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed fly fishing, hunting, golf, camping, and traveling with her husband. While living in Hawaii, she grew beautiful orchids and also completed training for a pilot's license enabling her to fly small planes. A special thanks to Dr. Tony Amiel and his staff, Lincoln Court staff, Good Samaritan staff and Dr. Stoddard. Survivors include: Daughter: Jackie (Chuck) Bateman, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Debra (Jerimiah) Williams, Honolulu, HI Sister: Virginia McKinney, Lewiston, ID 7 Grandchildren & 18 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Steve Davis; a brother, Sonny West; and a son-in-law, David Holm. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. The family will visit with friends from 1:30 until 2:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: JoAn McFate Autry grandma9_6@q.com To Vaughn, I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet wife. I have enjoyed visiting with both of you the past few years. May God bless and comfort you at this time. from JoAn Autry JoAn McFate Autry grandma9_6@q.com To Jackie, I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. It is a difficult time. I know you have been concerned about her for quite a long time. She's a special lady and I will miss visiting her. May the Lord bless you and all of the family. With Love from JoAn Autry