Judith Engle "Judy" Peterson

1934 ~ 2015
On the evening of October 30, 2015, Judy passed away at Silverado Aspen Park Care Center in Salt Lake City, UT as a result of years of dementia. Judy was 81 years old.
Judy was born to Frederick Engle and Louise C Bowman Engle on June 14, 1934 in Salt Lake City, UT. She graduated from East High School and attended University of Utah and earned a Bachelor's degree. She went on to earn a Master's degree in Philosophy. She was a member of PHIBetaKappa. Judy married Verne A Peterson and had two wonderful sons. She was later divorced. She went back to school and received a Paralegal degree at Westminster College.
Judy was a member of PEO. Judy loved to visit Southern Utah. She drove to Capital Reef often during the 1980's and early 1990's. Judy was intrigued with and learned about Native American history. Everyone knew how much she loved animals, especially her dogs.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents; her ex-husband, Verne A Peterson; her dog Elizabeth Ann. Judy is survived by two sons John E Peterson and Dave E Peterson; John's wife, Paige D Peterson; two grandchildren, Stephani S Peterson and Carter J Peterson; Judy's companion dog, Samantha Ann.
Since Judy has donated her remains to the University of Utah, there will be no service. Any donations can be given to the Alzheimer's Assocation.