Vicky Ray Peterson Obituary (1943 - 2016)

Vicky Ray Norton Peterson, 72, of Pleasant Grove passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016. She was born August 7, 1943 in Payson, Utah to David Dee and Lola Louise Yates Norton. Vicky married Ralph Dean Peterson Jr. and together had a son, Joe. They were later divorced. Vicky grew up in the Uintah Basin and attended schools, serving as Class President at Uintah High School. Vicky received a degree in cosmetology and worked for many years from her home doing hair. Vicky worked at Christensen Wholesale for over 25 years, serving as a warehouse manager. She had fun bowling in leagues and won many trophies. Vicky was a devoted member of the FOE (Eagles) Pleasant Grove Chapter where she held many high ranking positions and made many life-long friends. She especially enjoyed the humanitarian projects the Eagle were privileged to perform. She volunteered her time to serve others as a member of the Odd Fellows in Pleasant Grove. She was an accomplished seamstress and an amazing homemaker. Vicky devoted her life to her son Joe, who will miss her greatly. She is survived by her son Joe Dean (Patty) Peterson, Pleasant Grove; three grandsons: Tyson Joe (Nicole) Peterson, Brandon Dean Peterson and Colton Ray Peterson; great grandchildren: Ry'lee Sue Peterson and Tyler Joe Peterson and her brother, Kyne Hatch and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Norton; and sisters, Bobbie Kay Hatch and Penny Healey. A special Thank You to Dignity Hospice, Alpine Valley Care Center and FOE - Pleasant Grove Eagles and the Ladies Auxiliary. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 12, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Olpin Family Mortuary Chapel, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove. Family and friends may attend a viewing Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at the mortuary and Friday at mortuary one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Santaquin City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family and further information obtained at www.olpinmortuary.com.