Myra Peterson

MYRA PETERSON IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Myra Olney Peterson, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 20, 2007 at Life Care Center of natural causes. She was born November 6, 1922, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Alvin Eldred Olney and Mary Ann Wheeler Olney. She attended schools at Moreland and Thomas before graduating from Blackfoot High School in 1940. She married Howard James Walters June 15, 1940, in Blackfoot, Id,aho and later divorced. Two children from this marriage are a daughter, Frances Carol and a son, David. She married Joseph Basil Peterson June 21, 1945, in Blackfoot Idaho. Two children from this marriage were Keith (died at birth), and JoAnn. She and husband Joseph moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, to be close to their daughter JoAnn and family. She worked at various business locations in Idaho Falls and Salt Lake City, Utah. After retirement, they moved from Salt Lake City, Utah to Hagerman, Idaho, to help and assist her ailing brother before his death. She loved flowers, gardening, reading, and being a homemaker. Survivors include her beloved children: Frances Carol (Rick) McCarthy of Clarksville, Tennessee, JoAnn (Bud) Watson of Idaho Falls and David (Carole) Walters of Idaho Falls, nine grandchildren and twenty one great grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Peterson, in 2002, her parents, two sisters and four brothers. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m Saturday, January 27, 2007, at the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery, under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tautphaus Park Zoological Society, c/o City of Idaho Falls, P. O. Box 50220, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83405. ---------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Marjorie Brewer mbre22@gmail.com Dave/Carol . . . I was so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. We met at Neighborhood Watch meetings held at Lincoln Court . . .always enjoyed her participation . . . just a mighty lovely lady. Warmest thoughts to you . . . it's always tough to lose a mother. XOXOXO Marge Brewer Linda Douglas dlhhdouglas@yahoo.com Hello Uncle Dave, Aunt Carol, Uncle Bug and Aunt JoAnn, Stephanie, Jared, DJ and the rest of the family. Mom called Saturday and told me the news. Am so sorry I did not get back for another visit, but will always ALWAYS remember our trip last January and have so many memories of Grandma (and Grandpa Joe as well). Just that particular visit gave me enough memories to last a lifetime. The turkey song indeed! Wish we could be there for the services and am still trying to at least make the trip myself. Will keep you apprised. Call or email if there is ANYTHING I can do. Love and miss you all, Linda, Dan, Haleigh & Hunter Denece Brighton deejb1@juno.com My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your sorrow. I didn't actually know Myra but felt that I wanted to tell you of our family connection. According to my family records, Myra's father was my great grandmother's half brother. My great grandmother was Lovisa Patience Butler. It's good to know I've had some relatives close by. Love to you all, Denece Brighton