Marian Peterson Wright

At age 88 Marian Annette Brough Peterson Wright , our loving mother. Grandmother, great-grandmother and friend returned to her heavenly father on August 23, 2013. She was born on March 14, 1925 in Garfield, UT to Clarence and Beatrice Brough, and she grew up on a farm in Cornish UT during the depression, where she learned the value of hard work and frugality. She is the second child, with an older sibling, Denton deceased and younger siblings, Grant deceased and Dixie. She met her high school sweetheart, Farris L. Peterson, at North Cache High and they were married in 1942 in the Logan LDS Temple. Smithfield became her home, and she has lived there most of her life. Farris and Marian were blessed with three daughters, Teana Marie, Tamara Annette and Brenda. On November 10, 1959 Farris died unexpectedly, leaving her a young single mother. Marian went to beauty school and opened a shop in her home. For many years Marian's Beauty Shop was a place to get more beautiful, find a listening ear, and make good friends. She loved her work and especially loved the people she served.
In 1961 she married Hal G. Wright. Hal had a daughter, Joan, and three sons, Robert, Curtis and Jeff. They combined households and worked hard to raise their blended family. When Marian's health would not allow her to function in the beauty shop any longer, she went to work at the elementary school in Smithfield as a Title I aide and she loved helping the children learn to read and blossom.
Marian spent many years in service in her Church. She was Primary President, counselor in the Young Women's organization, in Stake leadership, and held countless other positions.
Hal and Marian loved camping in their trailer. Family members have many fun memories of summer camping trips.
For the last few years, Marian endured a variety of medical challenges, but she always kept a cheery disposition and positive attitude. Her home was always open to visitors. One could stop in any time and feel welcome. It was a gathering place for fun family events and parties. We would especially like to thank the staffs of Cache Valley Assisted Living, Access Home Health Care, and especially to Xochithl, Vanessa, Lindsey, Morgan, & Desa of Caring Hearts Assisted Living for their excellent and loving care of our Mother for the last few months.
She is survived by her daughters, Teana Hillyard, Tamara Larry Chambers, Brenda Gardiner; her step-children, Joan Blaine, deceased Hansen, Robert Diane Wright, Curtis Susan Wright, and Jeff Janette Wright. She is also survived by her sister, Dixie Robert Feenan and sister-in-law, Anna Brough and 20 grandchildren and 36-1/2 great-grandchildren.
Viewings will be held Wednesday, 6 – 8 pm at the Nelson Funeral Home, 85 So. Main, Smithfield, and at 10:30 – 11:30 am at the Smithfield South Stake Center, located at 451 South 250 East, Smithfield. Services will follow at noon, with Bishop Layne Finlinson presiding. Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery.