Larue Peterson

Loa, Utah - Marelda LaRue Oyler Peterson, age 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep July 17, 2023 at her home in Loa, Utah.

LaRue was born July 13, 1927, a daughter of Annie Elizabeth Ernsten and Ammon Oyler Jr. in Loa, Utah. She was the 12th child of a family of 13 children. She was only four years old when her father passed away, which left her mother alone to raise 13 children. The children were all taught to work hard to help provide for the family. Despite their trials, she always said they were happy and had whatever they needed. LaRue attended Wayne High School where she was a cheerleader.

LaRue met and fell in love with Clinton D. Peterson when he returned from serving in WWII. They were married June 11, 1946. LaRue and Clinton were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on July 6, 1983. Clint preceded her in death May 11, 2007.

LaRue was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She held several callings but said teaching Sunbeams in Sunday School was her favorite. She and Clint served in the Manti Temple.

She will always be remembered as a fun, loving and caring mother, and compassionate friend and neighbor. She loved to crochet and create beautiful things. She made many quilts which she gave to grandkids and family.

She is survived by her two sons: Russell (Pam) Peterson and Brad (Lynn) Peterson, and her daughter: Sharon Peterson Wintch; daughter-in-law: Jan Hepworth; as well as 18 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren.

LuRue is preceded in death by her parents; 12 brothers and sisters; son-in-law: Dennis Wintch; and her son: Danny C. Peterson.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 12 Noon in the Fremont LDS Ward Chapel, 50 South 100 West in Fremont, where friends may call for viewing Wednesday morning from 10:00-11:30 prior to services.

Burial will be in the Loa Cemetery under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.