Stella P. Williams

Ephraim, Utah - Our beloved mother, Stella Berdella Peterson Williams, age 85, peacefully returned to her heavenly home and was reunited with her love on September 23, 2005 in Logan, Utah. She was born July 8, 1920 in Ephraim, Utah, a daughter of Oscar and Marion Olsen Peterson. She married Marvin Williams, December 30, 1938 in Wales, Utah. He died May 21, 2001. “A Mother’s heart is a garden where love grows.” Mother loved gardening and her flowers. She also enjoyed canning, crocheting and yard sales. Most dear to her heart was always her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the LDS Church, where she served in the primary and as a Visiting Teacher. Mother exhibited great faith in the power of prayer, often sharing faith building stories with her family Her life was blessed and enriched with many good neighbors, friends and family. She is survived by her children: Terril and Sharon Williams of Murray; Ronald C. and Barbara Williams of Modesto, CA; Cherryl Ann and Oren Sly of Fresno, CA; Linda Diane and Ross Johnson of West Jordan; Florence Gayle and Randy Robins of Logan; Marion Lee and David Lemon of Ephraim; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sister, Lola (Ronald, deceased) Adams of Orem. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Teri Williams; five brothers and two sisters: Pete Peterson, Earl Peterson, Webley Peterson, Richard Ross Peterson, Ludeal Peterson, Mae Paulsen and Elva Davis Day. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. in the Ephraim LDS Stake Center, 400 East Center Street, where friends may call for viewing Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. and again Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Ephraim Park Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield, Salina and Gunnison, Utah.