Rest in peace, Karen Argyle Peterson

Karen Argyle Peterson passed Into eternity in the early morning hours of August 21, 2022. She came into this world in a small home in Bountiful, UT in the early morning hours of January 13, 1941, one of seven born to Rex and Vashti Higginson Argyle. She grew up with six siblings, Ray H. Argyle (Helen), Rhea A. Melichar (Dick), Carma A. Parker (Ray), Arda A. King (Tommy), Lynn H. Argyle (Pat), and her younger sister Joyce A. Lewis (Derwood); sister Shirley died at 3 weeks.  She is survived by her brother Lynn and sister Joyce.

Karen was raised in the same home on Highway 91. She walked to and from West Bountiful Elementary School; attended South Davis Jr. High School on Main Street in Bountiful, ultimately graduating from Bountiful High School in 1959.

Karen and J. Farrell Petersen grew up as neighbors. A hayride began their courtship which culminated in marriage on September 25, 1959. Their family included Karlee Davenport (Doug), Kelli Dickerson (Thomas), Morgan Farrell Petersen (Marina). Sadly, Morgan passed away in 2003. Karen and Farrell had 9 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Karen and Farrell made their home in Bountiful for many years, before moving to St. George in 1976 then dividing their time between the warmth of southern Utah and a second home in downtown Salt Lake City. Karen was very involved in and instrumental in their success as business entrepreneurs. She was also a wonderful homemaker with amazing quilting skills and was well known for her bounciness and willingness to help any and all in need along her path. She was particularly well known for her SCREAM, her squeals, and infectious giggle.

Graveside services will be held Friday, September 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 South Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah. There will be a social hour Friday at 12:00 p.m. at the Bloomington Country Club, 3174 South Bloomington Drive East, St. George, Utah.