Aloa Ann Williams Peterson, 76, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Aloa was born on November 10, 1947, in Tremonton, Utah, the daughter of Daniel Dee Williams and Aileen Archibald Williams. Aloa was the first of seven children. She was raised in Plymouth, Utah, and graduated from Bear River High School. She enjoyed fastpitch softball and traveled to many tournaments. She was known as “Luke” by the boys in her neighborhood. 

Aloa married Mark W. Peterson on November 18, 1966, in the Belmont Chapel in Fielding, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Utah Temple on July 11, 1974. They made their home on the farm in Malad where they raised their four children, Loa Dawn, Heidi, Heath, and Jason. 

Mom enjoyed playing and coaching softball, being involved in cub scouts, and following her children and grandchildren everywhere they went for their sport activities and was their biggest cheerleader. Mom was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and held positions in the Primary and Sunday School. Mom loved the smell of rain, Christmas, riding with her sweetheart in the truck around the valley and watching the white calves run in the field.

Aloa is survived by her husband, Mark of 57 years, and her children, Loa Dawn (Brooks) Thorpe, Heidi (Troy) Hubbard, Heath (Dava) Peterson, and Jason Peterson. Her brothers and sisters, Debra (Dan) Chournos, Martin (Johnel) Williams, Todd (Janet) Williams, Kevin (Lori) Williams, and Trena (Guy) Harris. 21 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, who all love and will miss her greatly.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Gregory Dee Williams. 

The funeral will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. with a viewing from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A viewing will be held on Wednesday evening, March 6, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. All services will be at the Malad Stake Center. Burial will be at the
St. John Cemetery.