Melba Petersen Fuller Obituary (1923

Melba Petersen Fuller, 91, peacefully passed away on March 13, 2014 surrounded by loving family. She was born on February 14, 1923, the fifth of six children born to Christian Lewis and June Tuckett Peterson of Provo. She was raised in Provo and attended Provo schools. She married Elmer Smith on September 9, 1940. They were blessed with a son, Steven Don Smith. He was the light of her life. On June 29, 1967 she married Homer Garth Fuller. Melba and Garth loved to go camping and enjoyed socializing and dancing. They also enjoyed traveling together and with other family members. Melba lived a life of service and love. She touched many lives of those around her. In her early career, she worked as a waitress, and later as a dental receptionist/assistant. She served as a Pink Lady Volunteer for many years at the American Fork Hospital. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her garden was a source of joy to Melba and she always had fresh flowers decorating her house. She was famous for her sweet tooth but was very generous with her sweet treats. She loved watching birds fly around her bird feeders, especially the hummingbirds. She had a love for dogs and other animals. Melba’s special joy was her family and friends. She always looked forward to her family reunions and other gatherings and dinners. Melba is preceded in death by her mother and father, Christian Lewis and June Tuckett Peterson, her brothers and sisters, Myrle Daybell Vincent, Arlene Carter, Victor Lewis Petersen, Harold C. Petersen, and Verl H. Peterson. She is also preceded in death by a half-sister, Ione Watkins, and by Elmer Smith and Garth Fuller and her son, Steven Don Smith. Melba is survived by one sister-in-law, Carol (Harold) Petersen, step-son, Michael Fuller and two-step daughters, Bonnie Sue Burchett and Janice Ellis. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members. Melba was greatly loved and will be missed. The family would like to thank Heritage Care Center and Dr. Von Welch for their loving care. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, from 1:00- p.m. prior to the graveside service. Condolences may be sent online at www.bergmortuary.com.