RIVER HEIGHTS, UTAH: Amy Hadfield Petersen entered this world on Sept. 15, 1921 into the humble home of William and Grace Viola Jorgensen Hadfield of Grouse Creek, UT. Becoming the seventh child of ten children. Amy left this world peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 8, 2007 at the age of 86, joining her eternal companion, parents, two brothers and two sisters. This is a time Amy has looked forward to since her husbands passing in June 2005.

Amy spent her early years in Grouse Creek on her parent’s farm. She was educated in Grouse Creek, UT and moved to Logan to go to Logan High school, graduating with the class of ’37. After graduation she worked as a telephone operator and then met her true love at the Dansant dance hall. She married Silvin LaMoyle Petersen in the Logan Temple on June 10, 1946. Together they lived in an apartment in Logan for a short time and then bought a home in River Heights where they resided for 58 years.

Amy was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She was also a very good seamstress and eventually ended up working for her brother, Max, at Trend Interiors for a number of years sewing drapes. She made the drapes for her “house on the corner” as well as for most of her children’s homes. Amy sewed the boys shirts and pants and the girls dresses. She made beautiful prom dresses and would tailor store bought clothes to fit perfectly. Amy also did hand-work and made temple aprons for her children and most of her grandchildren when they got married in the temple. Following in her mothers footsteps she made quilts for her children and most of her grandchildren. Amy was a good cook and was known for her rhubarb, pumpkin and pecan pies as well as her rhubarb crunch and homemade cookies. Amy bottled fruits, vegetables and even fish and deer. She made wonderful jams and jellies and froze corn. She was very thrifty and didn’t like to waste what was given her.

Amy was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions in Primary and Relief Society with a humble heart.

After Silvin’s retirement, Amy and Silvin worked in the Logan Temple as officiators until Silvins health started failing.

Amy is survived by her children: Craig (Janet Lapray) Petersen of Mendon, Larry (Glee Hurren) Petersen of Hyde Park, Kim (Kathy Colburn) Petersen of Smithfield, Danny (Terry Meacham) Petersen of River Heights, DeAnn (Steve) Sparks of Bozeman, MT, Debra (Dale) Hansen of Hyde Park and Tanya (Greg) Stecklein of Blackfoot, ID. She is also survived by 33 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren (with two more on the way); her brothers Elden (Sarah) Hadfield, Max (Marie) Hadfield, Dean J. (Arla) Hadfield and one sister Vonda (Jack) Whitlock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Silvin LaMoyle; and her siblings Gordon W. Hadfield, Myrl H. Allen, Ronald J. Hadfield and Nina G. Bastow.

A viewing will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm Thurs. Oct. 11, 2007 at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E Center St in Logan and 10:30 am-11:30 am, Oct. 12, 2007 at the Providence Stake Center located at 800 S 600 E in River Heights. Funeral services will be held following the viewing at 12:00 (noon) at the Providence Stake Center. Interment will be in the Logan City cemetery.

We would like to thank the staff at Logan/Legacy House Assisted Living for all of the love and care shown to Amy over the last two years and also thank the Alpine Hospice and Home Health care staff for the special attention shown to Amy by touching her soul with their kindness and loving care.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests you consider donating to the Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association 855 East 4800 South Suite 100 Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Condolences may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries.