Molly Elizabeth Peterson

Molly Peterson
Draper, Utah

Molly Elizabeth Peterson, 35,  passed away at her home on May 27, 2016 in Draper, Utah.  Molly was born on December 8, 1980 in Auburn, California to loving parents Stephen Bruce and Rebecca Winkel Peterson.
Molly’s younger years were spent in St. George, Utah with the last 20 years being spent in Utah County.  She worked as an admissions counselor at the Cirque Lodge, as a showroom consultant at Roth Distributing, an executive assistant at Xango, and most recently as a baker at Thanksgiving Point.  She also had a degree as an esthetician.  Molly always excelled at whatever she put her mind to.
Molly’s death came after a long and courageous struggle with emotional challenges and mental disease.  She endured many trials in her life and was yet able to experience long periods of accomplishment and joy.  Most people who knew Molly knew the true Molly.  She hid the inner chaos and struggle that medicine and counselors could not seem to quiet or adequately soothe.  In the end, despite her courage and longsuffering, her disease took her life.
Molly had incredible talents.  She was an accomplished student, athlete, and seamstress.  She graduated high school early and participated in the Junior Olympics and Hershey Track Meets as a sprinter.  She kept alive the lost art of baking, which she learned from her Grandma & Grandpa Winkel.  Countless family, friends, and strangers have been blessed by her quilts, baked treats, and many acts of service she would perform using the gifts she was given and developed.  Molly would give anything she had to those in need.
Molly loved family more than anything, and her favorite title was that of “Aunt”.  She loved each of her 19 nieces and nephews more than anything.  Her favorite times were always those when she felt part of her eternal family.  She blessed all of us with her example and courageous attitude.
Molly is survived by her parents, Steve & Becky Peterson, Highland, Utah;  She is also survived by 4 siblings: Chris (Jennifer) Peterson, Ben (Sona) Peterson , Melissa (Aaron) Bolli, all of St. George, Utah; and Jon (Janae) Peterson, Pleasant Grove, Utah.  She also has 19 nieces and nephews.
Molly was preceded in death by her grandparents: Robert and Shirley Peterson, and Francis & Rose Winkel.  They were a big influence in Molly’s life.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland 27th Ward Chapel, 6511 W. 11800 N. in Highland, where friends may call 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.  Graveside service and dedicatory prayer will be held at the Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George on Wednesday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.