Velda Leatham Peterson

Birth date: May 23, 1923 Death date: Oct 29, 2021

Velda Leatham Peterson, 98 years old, peacefully passed away on October 29, 2021, at her home in Eagle Mountain, Utah. She was the wife of Warren Walfred "Bud" Peterson. They were married for 57 years at the time of Bud's passing. Read Obituary

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Alec Stephenson

215w ago

In 1973, when I was a brand new convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the entire Peterson clan took me under their wings. Mom and Pop, Bud and Velda, Kent and Tina - I had dinner and Family Home Evenings with them and horsed around with Brian, Barb and little Sharon. Then, in May of 1973, my high school sweetheart Colby also joined the Church, and came to Duluth from South Caroina for a visit. I asked Colby to marry me, and she said "Yes!" Naturally, everyone opened their arms to her, as well. But Bud and Velda did more than that - they invited us over for dinner, then sat us down for a talk. Velda started without batting an eye - "So, do you want a First Class marriage, or a Second Class marriage??" Needless to say, we answered First Class. Bud explained that Temple Marriage was the only route to go. Even though there were only 14 Temples on the whole planet Earth, we made the commitment to follow their advice. On August 30, 1974, we were married for Eternity in the Manti Temple. Colby and I will always associate that miracle with Bud and Velda and this incredible family!

Larry Johnston

215w ago

My mother was converted to The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1947. We attended church at the Duluth, Minnesota branch where our testimonies of the gospel grew to become very strong. Warren (Bud) and Velda Peterson were the leaders in our branch and were the ones that my mother and her children looked up to so much. They were young and raising their own beautiful family and also leading our large branch. They were always smiling and serving everyone in the branch. My father didn't join the church, but he liked and respected Bud and Velda. Warren Peterson was either the Branch President or the District President for approaching 20 years. They, together, were the heart and soul of our great branch. One memory I have. I was probably 16 years old and walking down the hall in the church. President Peterson was walking towards me and asked me if I was happy. I probably said 'ya'. He then said, 'well then tell your face'. It was a good learning experience for me, I needed to smile more. Growing up in the Duluth Branch family was a wonderful part of my life and that of my mother, sister and brother. Velda and her husband are a big part of why I love the Church so much today. Their son, Kent, was my brother's best friend all of his life and has become a dear friend of mine.

Larry Johnston

Barb Chase Daughter

216w ago

Several years ago my mom wrote her life story. One da while trying to look for something on my computer, I stumbled onto the folder her story had been saved it in. I would like to share a few excerpts on one particular page that makes me chuckle. My mom wrote it as a teenager. Its titled “What I Expect of my Husband” and I quote “I want my husband to have good health and habits, not deformed or crippled wither externally or internally…I want him to have a good background, no insanity, etc… The important thing to me will be that everyone likes him and will praise me for picking such a nice fellow.” That’s my mom! Love you! Till we meet again.
Barb Chase

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