My Mock Obituary (A Difficult One to Write)

Ann Petersen, age 41, passed away November 10, 2009, at her home in Lehi after choking on her gum during a bubble gum blowing contest with her family. Her family resides at 4042 Bounty Cove Lehi, Utah. Ann died doing what she enjoyed most--having fun with her family. She is now enjoying the family reunion in heaven with her two sons, mother and two sisters who preceded her in death.

Ann's life was about being a wife and mother to her beloved family. Her marriage to David L. Petersen of Springville was the most important decision she made. Dave and Ann were united for time and eternity on March 6, 1987 in the South Jordan LDS Temple. Together they had two sons, Christopher and Trevor. They were later blessed with a daughter, Mikayla, who Heavenly Father sent them through the gift of adoption. She was sealed to their family on April 30, 2002.

Ann had a competetive nature and enjoyed participating in games with family and friends. She enjoyed learning new things and sharing her knowledge with others. She was known as "the cake lady" to neighbor children, as she often baked and decorated birthday and wedding cakes for friends, family and neighbors. Ann enjoyed decorating cakes and coming up with creative themes for the cakes she made.

Ann was a student at Utah Valley University, where she studied public relations in the Communications department. She was passionate about writing articles about other people's life accomplishments. When she was an intern for United Way of Utah County, she discovered just how much she enjoyed writing articles about ordinary people who do extraordinary things for other people. Ann believed that anyone could be a hero--a mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, friend or neighbor.

Ann served in many callings as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed teaching in her many Primary, Young Women and Relief Society callings. She loved serving the members of the Church, especially the children.

Ann is survived by her husband David; her children Christopher, Trevor and Mikayla; her dog Pogo; her dad Clair Brown; three brothers, Lynn Brown (Nancy), Donald Brown (Joy) and Paul Brown (Lesley); and two sisters, Carol Messerly (Tony) and Debra Parker (Stewart).

A celebration of Ann's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Pilgrim's Landing 3rd Ward Chapel 3610 West Newland Loop, Lehi. Friends and family are welcome to the viewing services Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Wing Mortuary 118 East Main, Lehi and again at the Pilgrim's Landing Chapel prior to the funeral services from 8:00 -9:30 a.m. Friday.

Rather than purchasing flowers, the family has requested donations go to the Primary Children's Medical Center. Donations will be accepted at the funeral home.