Amy Lou Christensen Peterson, 52, passed away at her residence on April 9, 2024. She was born in Richfield, Utah, to Quinn Arlie Christensen and Betty Lou Hunt Christensen. In 1992, Amy married Justin Peterson in the Salt Lake Temple and together they raised four wonderful children.
Amy grew up in Central Valley, Utah, where she was actively involved in clogging from a young age, performing at various venues across Utah. She later pursued dancing and cheerleading at South Sevier High School.
After graduating from high school and Seminary in 1990, Amy attended Southern Utah University, earning a bachelor’s degree in education. It was during her time at SUU that she met Justin in psychology class. Following a whirlwind romance, they married within six months.
Soon after, they welcomed their eldest son, Braxton, followed by Jaden two years later. Continuing their education journey, they moved to Denver for Justin’s physical therapy studies. Upon completion, they settled in Helper, Utah, where their third son, Austin, was born. Subsequently, they relocated to Hurricane, Utah for Justin’s employment at Dixie Regional Medical Center, where their youngest child, Brinley, completed their family.
Amy seized the opportunity to teach in the Washington County School District’s Family Consumer Science department after their children started school. For eleven years, she poured her heart into educating students at Desert Hills Middle School. Amy and Justin took great joy in supporting their children’s sporting endeavors at Pine View High School, relishing family time and creating lasting memories through travel adventures to destinations such as Mexico, the Dominican Republic and numerous cruises.
Amy cherished her hobbies, including a passion for murder mysteries, Christian music, gardening and spending leisurely hours in her pool. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated to serving in primary, relief society, and young women’s organizations, and fostering a home centered on the love of Jesus Christ.
Amy is survived by her devoted husband, Justin Boyd Peterson of Washington, Utah; sons and daughters-in-law, Braxton and Nakelle Peterson of Washington, Utah, Jaden and Macee Peterson of Augusta, Georgia, Austin and Jadyn Peterson of Washington, Utah, and daughter, Brinley Peterson of Washington, Utah; grandchildren, Asher Quinn Peterson and Paisley J. Peterson; sisters, Peggy Peterson of Central Valley, Utah, Debrah Bezanson of Cedar City, Utah, Kathrine Brown of Central Valley, Utah; and brother, Terry Quinn Christensen of Central Valley, Utah.
Amy was preceded in death by her parents, Quinn Arlie Christensen and Betty Lou Hunt Christensen.
Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 4 – 6 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff St., St. George, Utah. A private celebration of Amy’s life will be held by the family on Monday, followed by interment at Washington City Cemetery.
Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff Street, St. George, Utah. 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to click here to leave a memory on the Spilsbury Mortuary website.