Trudy Peterson of Sandy, UT passed away on April 2, 2000 due to a short illness.
She was born April 15, 1941 in Nephi, UT, to Stella and Alonzo Boswell. She married Gary D. Peterson on February 2, 1962 in Nephi.Trudy was raised and went to school in Nephi, where she graduated from Juab High School and was chosen as Miss Nephi in 1960. Upon receiving a scholarship to Stevens Henager Business College, she moved to Salt Lake City to pursue a Legal Secretarial Degree. After graduation, she spent many years as a legal secretary for a number of small law firms in the Salt Lake area.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends in a variety of activities. These activities included golfing at Willow Creek Country Club; boating and "Friday Bridge" with the ladies. She was on the Women's Board for Westminster College, where her duties included attending the Utah Legislature, reviewing scholarship applications and helping with fund-raising activities.
Trudy is survived by her husband: Gary D. Peterson of Sandy, UT; two sons: Scott D. (Natalie); Cash B. (Carolyn); one granddaughter: Abigail of Salt Lake City. She is also survived by her mother: Stella Boswell; sister: Connie (Gerald) Craig; brother: Richard (Paula) Boswell. Preceded in death by her son: Gregg and father: Alonzo.
Services will be held Friday, April 7, 2000 at 12 noon in the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401 South Highland Drive. Friends may call from 10-11:45 a.m., prior to services. Interment will be at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, 500 North Main, Pleasant Grove, UT. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make donations to your favorite charity.