Geneva Call Peterson
April 25, 1930 - February 28, 2022
Our beautiful mother Geneva Call Peterson danced her way back to her eternal home where she was greeted by her daughter, Deanna, on February 28, 2022. She was surrounded by her family who adored her.
She was born on April 25, 1930 to Owen Udell Call and Marguerite Olson Call in Lewiston, Utah and was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada where she attended Las Vegas
High School. Geneva and two of her sisters were a dance and majorette team from the time she was 6 years of age until she graduated from BYU. They were known as the Call Sisters and they performed all over the Intermountain West. She graduated from BYU with a BA in speech and drama, while at BYU she was the Belle of the Y. She also worked as a congressional secretary in Washington D.C. and was elected as Cherry Blossom Princess while she was there. Her passion was in the field of drama, she performed one-woman, three-act plays for many years and was a member of Drama Club of Ogden for 58 years. She was also the Coordinator of Adult Student Services at Weber State University.
Our mother was spiritual, compassionate, forgiving, selfless, quick-witted and loyal. She loved unconditionally and was without guile. She was patient, articulate, graceful, elegant and full of life. She was devoted to her family, friends and her Savior, she never passed up an opportunity to teach by example. Everyone who came in contact with her received one of her all encompassing hugs. She dedicated 35 years of her life to bring awareness and love to our LGBTQ family and friends.
She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served a mission to Brazil from 1954-1956. She spent most of her life serving the Young Women and the Relief Society sisters. She also directed many plays, musicals and road shows as part of that service. Together mom and dad served as ordinance workers in the Bountiful Temple for 24 years, taking a one-year hiatus to serve in the Nauvoo Temple.
She is survived by her loving husband Marv Peterson; children Andrea Carver (Charles), Lisa Gardiner (Scott), Stephanie Harris (Matthew, deceased), Victoria Souvall (Sam), Douglas Peterson, Michael Peterson (Darrin); and many grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Deanna Peterson; son-in-law, Matthew Harris; great-grandson, Quaid Bowden.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 7th at 11:00 AM at the Farmington North Stake Center, 729 Shepard Lane, Farmington UT. Viewings will be held on Sunday, March 6th from 6:00-8:00 PM and also before the funeral on Monday from 9:30-10:30 AM. Interment will follow at the Lindquist Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 E. Washington Blvd., South Ogden, Utah. Friends may livestream the service by visiting this page where a “Watch Service Live” button will appear on Monday morning.
Our family would like to thank the staff from Applegate Home Care & Hospice with a special thanks to Tiersa Page and Dr. Mark Firth for their loving care of our sweet momma.
In Loving Memory
Coach, I was saddened to learn of your eternal companion passing. Over the past 50 + years she has extended her best wishes and friendship to me every time we met. I enjoyed seeing both of you in the Bountiful temple many times. I am out of town for your services or I would surely come and pay my respect and express my love. I hope that you have a great service for Geneva. Darol
Darol Wintle
Centerville, Ut
Geneva epitomized the ideal woman. Grace, beauty and unwavering love. What a legacy. She always greeted me with warmth and her lovely smile. I respected her and I love her family. I will remember her for her genuine kindness, wisdom and giving spirit. She accepted others without reservation....she will be missed.
Kimile Pendleton
Draper, UT
To Geneva's family, god bless each of you for your loss. What a great example she was and will continue to be for all of you. We knew her through our don Jeremy Alvord after he married Ashlie Carver. She was always so kind to us whenever we were around her. We felt like family. what an incredible legacy she leaves all of you!!God bless! Mike and Libby!!!
Elizabeth and Mike Alvord
Peoria, AZ
Lisa and Scott, We saw Geneva's obituary in the newspaper today and also viewed the touching video tribute online. How grateful you must be to have had the wonderful influence and love from such a beautiful mother, mother in-law and grandmother. She was full of life and the love of her family. Tricia and I express our love and condolences to you and your family. You are special people of influence in our lives. May you be blessed with comfort and sweet memories to sustain you until you have the blessed opportunity to meet and embrace your dear Geneva once again on the other side of the veil.We are grateful for the loving atonement of the Savior that will make this all possible. All our best, Richard and Tricia
Richard Scott
Ogden, UT
Marv and Family: We learned much about motherhood and womanhood from knowing your wonderful Geneva. We extend our love and condolences to you and our personal convictions that life and love are eternal. Most sincerely, Marlin & Kathy Jensen
Marlin and Kathy Jensen
Huntsville, Ut
Dear Marc and family. My heart goes out to you and your family. Genieva was a very special person in my life and always be there. Her smile and hugs were so very special. Love to all and know you will all be together again. Love Joyce Ruskauff ♥️����
Joyce Ruskauff
Farmington, UT
Genieva, along with Marv and Michael will always be a cherished memory of vital love and support for me and many other LGBT Latter-day Saints many years ago at Family Fellowship get-togethers. To know that there were active Latter-day Saint families that actually supported their LGBT children was amazing and hope giving and I thank Genieva for her courage, enthusiasm and kindness. She will be missed and thank you to her family for sharing her with us!
Clay Essig
Logan, UT
I'm so grateful that my path crossed with Genova's this last year. I got to spend time in her home each week and she always greeted me with love and service. Her love felt like home to me because because of her Christlike love. I'll always remember this sweet woman. Love, Ambie
Ambie & Joe Butcher
Ogden, UT
Andrea: So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I served alongside your great parents in the Bountiful Temple for the past 10 years. (I know they were there for a LOT longer than I have been.) Hopefully you are doing well. Good luck at the service today. Take Care!
Scott Stoddard
Bountiful, UT
Dear Marv and Family- Sue and I have enternal love and gratitude to your wonderful wife and mother. Besides just being fun to be around, especialy in the Temple, we can never express or thank you enough for the way she visited and remembered my mother. It was hard for mom to leave her neighborhod and move in with us initially but it didn't take long for Geneva to become her friend. Geneva always rembered mom and did something nice for her on her birthday and when she was in the care facility visited often. We love Geneva Peterson and pledge to follow her example. Wayne and Sue Snow
Wayne S Snow
St George, UT