Final Goodbyes

The funeral was very nice and a fitting farewell to Grandma. I don't really have much to add, but I wanted to post the obituary.

Ardith Moyle Chipman Petersen
Ardith Moyle Chipman Petersen 1933 ~ 2008

Early Monday morning, November 3, 2008, mom was able to gain freedom from her physical limits while under the watchful and caring eye of her daughter. Mom was born to parents Clarke and Asenath Moyle Chipman September 18, 1933 in Lehi, Utah. After moving to Magna and graduating from Cyprus High School, mom met and married dad, William DeWaine Petersen, in the Salt Lake Temple July 2, 1953.

In 1967 DeWaine was killed in a tragic car accident leaving mom, a young mother of five children, to raise them on her own. This was a responsibility mom took great pride and joy in. She was active in the Hunter 1st Ward of the LDS Church and held positions as Relief Society president, Primary president, teacher, Scout leader and other auxiliary positions. Later mom was involved with the Daughters of Utah Pioneers where she proudly shared her heritage. She was able to manage her home, church responsibilities, attend every sporting event, musical recital and performance of her children, and later her grandchildren, all while working full time.

Mom retired from Beehive Clothing as an auditor after 18 years of service. Of all the many accomplishments mom achieved, all pale in comparison to the joy and pride she had in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, totaling 25.

Survived by her five children: Karl (Judy), LeeAnn (Kim) Hardcastle, Paul, Karen (Wade) Leatham, Gregg (Barbara); 15 grandchildren; Annie (Ross), Melanie (Justin), Haley (James), Jodi, Gordon (Jessica), Matthew, Travis, Kyle, William, Jacey, Maxwell; great-grandchild, Elliott and one due in late November; sister-in-law, Deloris (Robert). Preceded in death by her husband; parents; in-laws, Van and Myrtle; brother, Bevan; nephew, Steve. We would like to express our thanks and gratitude for the compassionate care and endless support given to Mom and our family from the caring and warm staff, as well as the friends and residents of Highland Care Center, both in her healing and passing.