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Show The San Juan Record March 6, 1975 great love for the land of America. She always remembered her children and grandchildren with gifts on special occasions, never forgetting one. She was always present when her children or grandchildren were called on to speak in church or graduation and hardly ever missed a funeral or JENNIE ROWLEY PETERSON Jennie Ozella Rowley Peterson, who had been in poor health for several years, passed away at San Juan Hospital February 23, 1975. She was born August 21, 1903 in Colonia Diaz, Old Mexico, to Jennie Alfreda Laws and Lorenzo Jewel Rowley. missionary beautiful home surrounded by beautiful flowers and trees. But these heavenly surroundings were soon disrupted by the July 1912 uprising by the Mexican rebels. At 4 a.m. in morning, all the men in the community were summoned to the church house for a mass meeting to make plans for the people to leave until the uprising had cooled off. The people took the barest necessities with them, thinking they would soon return, which they never did do. They camped in Hachita, New Mexico, for two weeks waiting for conditions to cool off. When they didn't they left for Richfield, Utah, where they lived for a while. Jennie's grandparents taught her thrift and the value of hard work. Jennie believed in working hard for whatever she had. When she was 12 years old she came to Blanding to help her aunt tend her three small children because the baby was ill. Two years later her grandparents moved to Blanding and Jennie lived with them again. Jennies lessons in life were learned the hard way but these lessons gave her inner strength. She loved education, and because of her intensive study and concentration she became superior in spelling, math and penmanship. She instilled in her children and grandchildren the value of an education. She grew up to be an excellent cook and housekeeper and could cook delicious meals out of practically nothing. She met Henry Peterson after he returned from World War One, and on November 25th, 1922, she married him. This marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They were the parents of five children who were their pride and joy. When their oldest child was six they came to Blanding to enroll her in school. Here they spent the rest of their lives. For the Best.. Jennie loved life and the She was a humble woman and loved the simple things of life such as gathering fire wood and pinion nuts and cooking a meal on the mountain for her family in a great out -of- -doors. Elk Ridge Restaurant Phil Acton, Prop. Blanding, Utah - . .vnerslN,e One daughter, Wanda, and Jennies husband preceded her in death. She was chosen as mother of the month for November soon after the Cortez radio station began broadcasting in this area, which was a great joy to her and was well earned. Following is a poem written by a special friend, Afton Gro- T. ver. True To The End True to the end, her greatest desire, As her life ebbed away in her other household duties. and her husband were to serve as missioncalled aries to the Lamanites in July of 1952. They loved this work and went the extra mile to even She bed of white. True to the end, yes valiant care for the Lamanites sick and good, As the second request of her hand came that night. To continue their life they started on earth, Where they kept their estate as they worked And cared for their children God had sent, For them to love and raise, children, besides teaching the even They gospel. helped these people long after they had been released from this call. Jennie got to go to sing with the Singing Mothers group when they sang at conference in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, several years ago, which was a joy to her. She was deeply interested they never shirked. Jennie was her name and Henry was his, Peterson was the name he in music and longed to play the piano, but her busy life kept her from sitting long enough to ever acquire the art. One of her deepest joys were her primary boys. She and her husband worked with the Guide Patrol for close to 12 years. After each group graduated and left Primary and became young men she still spoke of them lovingly as my boys. She was a Relief Society visiting teacher for over 25 years and she loved all her church shared with his wife And with their childreri-Ann- a and Gene, Wanda and twins Frands and Francis for life. They also took time to do good for others, Each special gift they gave from their heart. The page would be long to men- tion all names, In whose lives they played a great or small part. were They missionaries, teachers in church. To the Lords temples they callings. She loved to travel, and when her only son returned from his mission, she got to go to Minnesota to meet him at the com- often went. They treasured their grandchildren all in turn, And were thankful to God for pletion of his mission. Since her children have married, they have included her in many of their travels. This has helped her to have a each blessing sent. In memory of the care and (Please turn to page 10) FOR THE HARD OF HEARING HEARING AID SERVICE 234 W. Center Provo 46 Wednesday, March H W- 0 Freda Hunt. woman pioneer, stern and almost hard, but underneath had a heart of gold which fitted her own character to a She learned her parts in these roles while washing and ironing and tending her children and Triangle Q featu' grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, and one sister, Better service for your hearing aid means better hearing for you. Dinner BB c 19 Free Service Center & Electronic Hearing Tests Lunch IT Frands and Francis Hamon; dutch oven. She loved beauties of nature, such as a sunrise or sunset or the song of a bird. She was chosen to take parts in several home talent shows, once taking the part of Aunt Em, in one which portrayed a SERVICE mh Shp V a W humble but lovely home and reigned serene as a queen which she always shared with many who were less fortunate than she. She is survived by four Anna children: Pehrson, and twins Gene Johnson, 375-41- Breakfast A7V grateful for their encouraging words and visits that eased her lonley hours the last few years She loved her of her life. She was the piroracps m in town. She lived with a smile and when anyone asked her how she was she always said fine", no matter how ill she was. She had many friends and was the oldest in a family of six children. After her mother's death, she and her brother and sisters went to live with her maternal grandparents, which was a testimonial Ice Cream Western Family Cool Whip Birdseye A oz. Mountain Fresh Strawberries Sow 9 12 gal. q oz. 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