Evelyn Rosine Petersen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On February 16, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, Evelyn Rosine Petersen passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born on May 19, 1941 to William and Agnes Heydorn. In 1957 she met and fell in love with Leon who was her forever love. They were married on March 22, 1958 in Cottonwood Arizona. In 1969 they left their home in AZ and moved to Utah to pursue Leon’s trucking career. Evelyn stayed at home to raise their four children. After the children were grown, she enjoyed traveling the western united states with Leon while driving pilot car for oversized loads. Evelyn loved to spend time with her family playing cards and other games. You could often hear her laughing over everyone else. She also loved crafting, crocheting and embroidery…and most of all she loved to play bingo. Evelyn was blessed to be the matriarch of five generations. She is survived by her daughters Evie Mendenhall and April Adams (Graham), her son Kelly Petersen (Katherine); her grandchildren; Robert Bratton (Kerstin), Stephanie Bratton, Bryce Petersen (Sara), Casey Petersen (Jessica), Landon Petersen, Tyler, Nathan, and Kaitlyn Petersen; her great grandchildren; Anthony Platner (Ashley), Angelique Platner (Preston), Alex Platner, Jaeden, Conner, Rian and Kieran Bratton, Madison Mercado, Bryce K. and Kayden Petersen and Brynlee Petersen; two great great children Hudson Cutsforth and Ariella Rose; her brother Willie Heydorn (Linda) and sister Nellie Jones (Bill). Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Leon, son Anthon Petersen, mother Agnes Heydorn, father William Heydorn, sister Billie Ford, and brothers Karl and August (Bobby) Heydorn. The family would like to thank the staff at Community Nursing Services for the kind and loving support they showed our mom and our family during this difficult time. We would also like to thank the Alzheimer’s Association for the knowledge they teach and share so generously as well as their continued research of this devastating disease. Salt Lake City services will be held on Thursday February 27th as follows: The Woods on Ninth 6775 South 900 East Midvale, UT 84047 A viewing for family and close friends will be from 5:00-6:00 pm followed by a celebration of Evelyn’s life from 6:00-8:00 Pinedale Arizona graveside service will be held on Saturday February 29th at 2:00 pm at the Pinedale Cemetery.

Evelyn Rosine Petersen

May 19, 1941 - February 16, 2020