Paula Woodland Peterson

Paula Woodland Peterson,87, passed away peacefully, July 11, 2024 at her home in Wendell. She was born November 6, 1936 in Pocatello, Idaho, the fourth child in a family of nine children. The family lived in Buhl, Eden and Richfield before settling in Wendell where Paula graduated from Wendell High in 1954. She then attended Ricks College and Twin Falls Business College.

Besides being a full-time mom, she worked at the bank, retiring in 1995. Paula married Montie Peterson on February 1, 1956 in the Idaho Falls Temple and together they raised 7 children.

Paula was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings including Primary President, Ward Relief Society president, and Stake Relief Society President. She served with her husband on missions to Naga, Philippines, Moscow, Russia, and a Nauvoo Temple mission. She also served as an ordinance worker in the Boise and Twin Falls Temples.

She was preceded in death by her father, Leroy M. Woodland and mother, Myrtle Hawley Woodland; brothers: LeRoy H. Woodland, Gerwin E. Woodland, Daniel H Woodland, and Gerald Reed Woodland; a sister, Elva DeEtte McClure; and a daughter, Marcia Peterson.

She is survived by her husband, Montie C Peterson of Wendell, Idaho; six children, Steven (Julie) Peterson of Mesa, Arizona, currently serving in the Durban, South Africa mission; Kent (Mickie) Peterson of Shelley, Idaho; Mark (Marlene) Peterson of Middleton, Idaho; Cheryl (David) Gines of Wendell, Idaho; Diane (Courtney) Black of Highland, Utah; and James (Leigh Ann) Peterson of Bountiful, Utah, a brother, Dennis (Vicky) Woodland of Corona, California; and sisters, Mary (Wayne) Hovey of West Valley, Utah; and Wanda (Richard) Wright of Hurricane, Utah; as well as 30 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints, 605 N. Idaho Street, Wendell, Idaho. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wendell. Zoom link: 915 6862 7405. The burial will conclude at the Wendell Cemetery, 37 Nampa Street, Wendell.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Idaho Home Health & Hospice for their help in caring for Paula during the last few months. A special thanks to Elie, Alice, Isabella, and Lelija.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Paula’s memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.