Susan Diane Kerr Petersen's Obituary
An earthly angel has left our midst. Oh, how we will miss her. A celebration of Susan
Diane Kerr Petersen’s life was held two days before she returned to Heaven. Friends
and family visited her one last time. It was evident in the way all greeted her, she led a
legacy of love. On January 7, 2019 she was by the side of her eternal companion, Elwin
Brooks Petersen, as she slipped peacefully into eternity.
Susan was lovingly welcomed into the home of Keith Russell and Louise Foulger Kerr
on June 9, 1948 in Ogden, Utah. She was the second of six children. At the age of four
she became a translator for her two-year-old twin brothers, who had developed a
language which they shared only with Susan. For a while, the rest of the family looked
to Susan to interpret what they said.
A graduate of Bonneville High School and Weber State College, Susan moved to
Fresno California to work as a trainer at the new IRS Center. A few years later she
transferred back to the Ogden IRS Center. She retired after serving the IRS for 45
years.
She married Elwin Brooks Petersen on May 14, 1976. They were sealed in the Logan
Temple on September 29, 1998. They were blessed with two sons, Jonathan Ross
(Jonny) Petersen and Christopher Brooks (Mario) Petersen. The family spent many
memorable years at their cabin in Alpine, enjoying both summer and winter sporting
activities.
Susan saw the needs of others and was quick to help. She dealt with difficult trials, but
never complained. She loved everyone! Her sweet smile brightened our days even
when cancer and kidney failure created much pain for her.
Susan is survived by her husband, two sons, and seven grandchildren, DaeJhin,
Avivyona, Myalyse, Lillyanah, Alakai, Kyryella, and Krysslynn; her siblings, Jolene (Art)
Malan, Greg Kerr, Gary (Vonette) Kerr, Janet Cazier (Dave Lund), Steven (Cheng-hua)
Kerr; in-laws, Sandra (Bob) Ingals, Gary (Linda) Petersen, Karen (Mike) Kearsley, Becky
(John) Schwann, and many nieces and nephews who adore and love her. She is
preceded in death by her parents; mother and father-in-laws, Elwin Andrew and Agnes
Wynona Petersen; brother-in-law, Tommy Petersen; nephews, Cody Cazier and
Richard Malan; and niece, Carmen McKinney.
A special thanks to the amazing hospice workers from Brighton/Bristol Hospice for
their special care of Susan during her last days.
Services will be held Monday, January 14, 2019 at Uintah 2nd Ward Chapel 6660 South
1775 East Uintah, Utah. Viewing will begin at 10 am until 11:45 am with the funeral
following at noon. Burial will take place at The Uintah City Cemetery.
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