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Ruth Deon Peterson Lichfield

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Ruth Deon Peterson Lichfield obituary, 1935-2016, Delta, UT

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1935

DIED

2016

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Delta, Utah

Ruth Lichfield Obituary

Mar 26, 1935~Nov 14, 2016
Fillmore, UT-Ruth Deon Peterson Lichfield, 81, passed away Nov. 14, 2016 in Fillmore. Born March 26, 1935 in Fillmore, third of 6 children born to John LaVar and Hortense Harmon Peterson. Graduated Millard High and Utah State University. Married Joseph Thomas Lichfield on June 20, 1958 in Manti LDS Temple. A Teacher of Home Economics in Tooele (1959-1967), Richfield (1967-1972), and St. Johns, AZ (1972-1998). After retirement, moved back home to Fillmore. Joseph died shortly after on July 11, 2000. Ruth was a wonderful mother, enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, and spending time with her kids and grandkids. She loved the kids she taught and always tried to be a positive influence in the their lives. Survived by sons: Scott (Debbie), Fillmore; Steven (Melinda), Kaysville. 9 grandkids and 4 great-grandkids.
Funeral: Saturday, November 19, 11 AM, Fillmore 4th Ward, 290 E 500 S. Viewings: Fillmore 4th Ward Church on Friday, 6-8 PM; and Saturday, 9:30-10:40 AM prior to service. Burial at the Fillmore City Cemetery. Online condolences at www.nicklemortuary.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Nov. 17, 2016.

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Laurie Jenkins

October 27, 2024

Scott...7th grade, Richfield Utah Mrs. pearl Jacobsen hit you in front of the class. You took it like a man, always kind and gentle. Bet you learned your honesty and goodness from your mom. Sorry she´s gone.

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