Peggy Ruth Brazier Hewlett Weight

1922 - 2014

Peggy Ruth Brazier Hewlett Weight
1922 - 2014
Our beloved companion, Mother, grandmother, great, and great-great grandmother left our mortal existence peacefully at home Tuesday morning November 11, 2014, while being attended to by her devoted husband Harold.
Peggy entered mortality on January 13, 1922, as a gift from God to her loving parents, Ernest Eugene and Olive Mabel Brazier. She was the youngest and affectionately called Peggy by her oldest brother.
Peggy attended schools in Salt Lake and Denver. She was an active member of Pi Beta Phi sorority at the University of Utah. She also attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. She had an angelic voice and was a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Peggy loved teaching school at Newman, Indian Hills, and Emerson Elementary. After teaching for nine years, she went into administration and became an Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships at the University of Utah. Later, she was the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships at Utah Technical College until her retirement.
Peggy's life exuded leadership and involvement in everything pertaining to her children, her community, and her church. She belonged to many clubs and organizations, sharing her talents and making friends along the way.
In 1942, she married Lester F Hewlett Jr. in the Salt Lake Temple, and they had five children. Nancy Hewlett Pahnke (David) Lafayette, California; Lester F Hewlett III (deceased 1963); Patricia Hewlett Goates (David) Woodland, Utah; John Brazier Hewlett (Janet) Woodland, Utah; Ernest Brazier Hewlett (Colleen) Midway, Utah. Her posterity includes 54 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Peggy loved the Hewlett family ranch and spent many wonderful years there with her family and loved ones. She also treasured special time spent with her dear Brazier family members.
She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in every auxiliary with distinction. She loved serving with Lester in Melbourne Australia as he presided over the mission from 1969 to 1972. She truly cherished each missionary and loved her mission experience.
In 1982, she married Harold Ralph Weight in the Salt Lake Temple. Peggy loved and enjoyed his children Marny Hazeldine (Michael) Kaysville; and Chad Weight (Lori) Salt Lake City; and six grandchildren.
Peggy and Harold spent eighteen months in Ireland from 1998-99, serving as proselyting missionaries. Even in her mid- seventies she didn't miss a step. She continued her church service until her passing.
Peggy leaves a legacy of hard work, beauty, creativity, music, and love. Her example of love and inspiration will never be forgotten. Peggy and Harold have enjoyed visiting and caring for dear friends over her lifetime. Peggy and Harold loved life and especially life together. They enjoyed travel and social activities as well as quality time and experiences with family and friends. Peggy leaves the world a happier more beautiful place because of her presence. She blessed the lives of all who knew her.
The family expresses appreciation for all who have extended care, concern, and assistance.
A viewing will be held at Larkin Mortuary at 2350 East 1300 South Sunday, November 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 17, at noon at the Little Cottonwood 5th Ward located at 6350 South Rodeo Lane (1500 East). A viewing will be held prior to the funeral at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery under the direction of Larkin Mortuary.
Contributions in her memory can be made to the General Missionary Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.