Grethe Ballif Peterson

One of Grethe's and Chase's many projects and memberships was a fairly lengthy time as Charter Participants in Dinner Set. This social and service organization met monthly for nearly 65 years in the Lion House. And, were dedicated to learning of--and giving support--to persons, groups, and ideas that promoted high impact for ideas from folks living in the Utah Community and the World. They were always interesting--and interested in-- contributing to dialogue and goals to improve the world. ...

Grethe and I were second cousins. We discovered many years ago that her grandmother was my grandfather´s sister. Their last name is Nielsen, my maiden name. I knew her well, however, her beautiful obituary revealed many details of her fabulous life I did not know. Grethe truly was a pioneer for truth, justice, and women´s issues for Utah her church, for family love, a strong marriage, and many other important details of life. I truly miss her influence on us all!

she was one of the greatest women in the history of the state of Utah I saw he untiring and unselfish love for Chase her children and the university and the community I walk by a Childrens Justic center and remember the trial and her feelings and determination and her long hours of preparation to change the system . She was steeped in a family where anything and everything was possible and why not let it be us,me, we,ours. I worked in her home for many years and loved her dearly and her...

Grethe was one of the great women of her time. She made a significant difference in her wold and in ours. She will be remembered as one of those who touched many lives.