Joyce Peterson Obituary (1942 - 2015)

Joyce Peterson died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 2, 2015 in Sandy, Utah at the Sunrise Assisted Living Center, at the age of 73. Joyce is survived by her husband, Kenneth; children, Cyndy Sagendorf (Russ Sagendorf), Belinda Christensen (Boyd Christensen), and Tanya Martin (Chad Martin); siblings, Andy Olschewski, Las Vegas, NV and 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Omi Giehr; her mother, Elly Olschewski; her father, Gerhard Olschewski; her brother, Rudy Olschewski; and her brother, Wally Olschewski. Joyce was born on January 5, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gerhard Olschewski and Elly Giehr. She married Kenneth Peterson in 1963. Over the next 53 years, the couple welcomed 3 children into their home and Joyce set about teaching them about her love for her Heavenly Father. Her children remember her as a sweet, caring mother and grandmother who encouraged them to pursue their goals. Throughout her life Joyce loved spending time with friends and family. She was able to travel and visit many places with her husband. She was an active and dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many callings in the church. A funeral is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Murray 24th Ward Three Fountains Chapel, 755 East Three Fountains Drive, Murray, Utah; with a viewing the night before at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., 4760 S. State Street, Murray, Utah. Also a viewing will be held before the services on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Joyce's life. Condolences can be sent to www.jenkins-soffe.com.The family would like to thank her caregivers at Sunrise Assisted Living for their efforts, care, and dedication during Joyce's final days. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT