Betty Peterson

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Betty Peterson

April 9, 1945 ~ October 7, 2022

On October 7, 2022, our lives were forever changed. Our beloved mother Betty Sanchez Peterson joined her husband, parents and brother in heaven. Our mom was born in Dragerton, Utah, now known as East Carbon, on April 9, 1945 to Florencio and Rebecca Sanchez, joining her brothers Raymond and Florentino. Later on, her sister Becky would join them. Betty was raised in Dragerton, living in the same house most of her life and attending elementary, junior high and high school with her friends from the “neighborhood.”

Our dad was our mom’s husband and best friend for over 45 years until his passing in 2011. Our mom loved the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and was obsessed with college football. Betty loved to talk about her children and grandchildren and was quick to brag about them when she had a chance. While growing up, our mom was a stay-at-home mom but later on in life she worked at Smith’s Food in Price before retiring.  

She was a member of Notre Dame de Lourdes Parish and would often help serve lunch or dinner to families grieving the loss of their loved ones. She attended Mass there every Saturday and was faithful to her church and her beliefs.

Betty is survived by her four children, Fitzgerald Petersen (Francie), Price; Stacy Ray Peterson, Price; James O. Peterson III, aka “Scooter,” Sandy; and Natalie Peterson Cedeno, San Francisco, California; as well as her sister, Becky (Rean) Vandongen and brother, Florentino Sanchez, all of Salt Lake City.

Along with her children, whom she loved so deeply, she had nine grandchildren, Erin, Aremu, Michael, Michael Justice, Christopher, Dominique, Brittney, Savannah and Elishah. She was also the proud great-grandma of Yahya, Kamalu, Abiona and Yewende.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband James O. Peterson Jr.; parents Florencio and Rebecca Sanchez; and her brother, Raymond Sanchez; along with the passing a few months back of her daughter- in-law Chanta Peterson.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 11 a.m., at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, Price. Family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to services. Committal service, Price City Cemetery, Price. Lunch will be served at the Hope Center after the graveside blessing. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home, where friends are welcome to share memories at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.