Lois Peterson Salisbury

Lois Peterson Salisbury, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 30, 2017 in Provo, Utah.

Lois was born on April 20, 1927 on a farm a few miles outside of St. Johns, Arizona, to Brigham Young Peterson and Stella Jarvis. Her early education was obtained in St. Johns, where she graduated as Valedictorian of her high school class, just before the conclusion of World War II.

Following high school she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education at Arizona State University at Tempe in May of 1949. She married David Howard Horsley of Mesa, Arizona on December 17, 1948. Soon after her graduation the couple moved to California where Lois obtained a teaching position with the El Monte Union High School District. She taught Home Economics at El Monte High School for 21 years. In 1971 she accepted the position of Home Economics Department Chairman, and continued to teach Life Skills in the department for the next 16 years. She was a favorite teacher, and touched the lives of many students.

Lois and her first husband were the parents of three daughters, Carol, Jannet and Alison. One son, Brian Lee, was stillborn. The couple divorced in 1974.

On February 10, 1977 she married her best friend, David E. Salisbury, an educator from Anaheim, California, originally from Nephi, Utah. They had 39 l/2 wonderful years together, boasting many times that they had never had an argument.

While living in California she and David served in the Los Angeles Temple. In 1988, after her retirement, she and David served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at the Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple in the South Pacific. After their mission they moved to Provo where they purchased their condo at Grandview Farms. They loved the community there, and developed many wonderful friendships. She especially loved the widows and widowers in the neighborhood and enjoyed hosting many brunches for them.

Lois has always been active in the LDS Church, serving as Primary Pianist at the age of only 14. She served in many positions in Primary, Sunday School, Relief Society, and Young Women’s. Lois served as a temple organist in the Provo Temple for about six months prior to a serious stroke in May, 1997.

Lois and David traveled the world. Her hobby was photography. Wherever she went one would see a camera in her hand.
Lois was an example of love, service, compassion, encouragement and dignity. Her family was always first in her heart. In her own way she endeavored to make each one feel loved and worthwhile. Family gatherings were very important to her, and she made great efforts to ensure they were successful and enjoyed by all.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, seven sisters and two brothers. She is survived by one sister, Ethel Hext of St. Johns, Arizona, her three daughters, Carol Yadon of Provo, Jannet Moranz of Driggs, Idaho, Alison (Charlie) Trouse of Draper, and her husband's two children, Margie Robbins of Spanish Fork, and David F. Salisbury (Elaine) of Manassas Virginia, Seventeen Grandchildren and thirty-two great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Berg Mortuary for the professional service, and to ward members and neighbors for their many acts of kindness.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the Grandview 9th Ward Chapel, 1555 North 1350 West, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Friday, December 8 from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Saturday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. A luncheon for family will be held at the church immediately following the funeral. Following the luncheon, Interment will be at Vine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, Utah. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.