Obituary of Joyce Tueller Petersen
Joyce Tueller Petersen passed away on February 16, 2024. Joyce was born on March 1st, 1936 in Overton, Nevada to Golden Richard and Lucile Thorne Tueller. When Joyce was 7, she moved from Nevada to Mesa, Arizona, where she remained. Joyce graduated from Mesa High School in 1954, and married Stephen Dana Petersen on July 29th, 1955.
Preceding Joyce and greeting her on the other side is her eternal companion, Stephen, along with her sister Nedra Heaton and her brother Alan Tueller. She is survived by her children Dallas Petersen (Julie), Charlene Hanson (Bill), Darrell Petersen (Crystal), Kirt Petersen (Jillene), and Stephanie Hogle (James), as well as her two sisters, Sharilyn Chapman and Gloria McCracken. Joyce was blessed with 20 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.
Joyce held firm to her faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She had a talent for quilting and sewing, and created many beautiful, useful, and meaningful gifts for those around her. Joyce always made sure those she loved were healthy, happy, and taken care of. She left a lasting legacy and will be missed by many.
For those who wish to honor Joyce, the funeral service will be held on Friday, March 1st, 2024 at 11:00 am at the chapel on Broadway and Solomon in Mesa: 977 E. Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ 85204. A viewing will precede the funeral at 10:00 am.
A graveside service will follow the funeral, where Joyce will be laid to rest at the side of her husband, Stephen, at the Mesa Cemetery: 1212 North Center Street, Mesa, Arizona 85204.
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