Blonda Colleen Peterson Davies Aug 28, 1927-April 29, 2026 98 years old

Blonda Colleen Peterson Davies, age 98, returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father after a long and remarkable life of devotion, service, humor, and grit. She was born August 28, 1927, in her Granddad Peterson’s log home in Fillmore, Utah, delivered by a midwife and welcomed as the fifth daughter of James Edward “Ed Pete” Peterson and Evelyn Brunson Peterson. Her father named her Blonda Colleen after the daughter of a dear lifelong friend—an early sign of the deep loyalty and love that would define her entire life.

Colleen grew up in a bustling home of ten living children, where faith, music, and hard work shaped every day. Her father, Ed Pete, was the heart of the family—kind, gentle, musical, and endlessly patient. She often recalled evenings gathered around him as he played the piano, guitar, or harmonica and sang songs he made up himself. Her mother, Evelyn, was steady, loving, and hardworking, baking six loaves of bread every other day and feeding a large family with simple abundance.

Life in the Peterson home was humble but joyful. Colleen remembered sleeping on quilts rolled out on the floor, hauling water by bucket, taking baths in a galvanized tub, and helping with endless chores—though she admitted milking the cow “Old Blackie” was not her favorite. She loved the outdoors, riding horses, swimming in the cold Flowell water holes, and working in the hayfields with her dad and siblings. Her tomboy spirit earned her the nickname “Pete,” and her spunk carried her through many childhood mishaps.

Her childhood was filled with community dances, homemade ice cream, penny candy from Swallow’s Confectionary, and holiday traditions that became lifelong treasures. She loved the Fourth of July celebrations in Fillmore, the Easter picnics at White Mountain, and Christmas mornings when she was always the first one awake to start the fire and wake the house.

Her faith was nurtured early. Her father served as bishop, and the family walked six blocks to church every Sunday, rain or shine. Those early gospel foundations shaped her entire life.

After World War II, Colleen met Grant Christian Davies, a gentle, hardworking young man recently returned from serving in the Philippines. Their courtship was simple and sweet—Grant visiting her at the café where she worked, always with wet hair and a “light lunch” of a hot dog and drink. They were married on May 13, 1946, in Salt Lake City. Later in life she was able to be sealed to her husband and children in the temple.

Together they welcomed four children: Edith Ellen (1946–1946), Brett Judd (1948–1973), Blonda Darlene “Iodine” (1950–1993), Carl Murray (1958–1958)

Colleen knew deep joy as a mother, but she also carried profound sorrow. She buried two infants, her beloved husband Grant in 1970, and later both of her adult children, Brett and Darlene. Through every heartbreak, she remained faithful, steady, and full of quiet courage.

Colleen worked for many years as a waitress in Fillmore’s cafés, proud of her ability to carry five glasses of water in one hand. She later worked at Pictsweet Mushroom Plant for 18 years, eventually becoming the “lead” responsible for quality and sorting. She was admired for her work ethic, loyalty, and the way she treated coworkers—especially the immigrant families who came to Fillmore and lovingly called her “Mama.”

She cared for her mother for seven years, her husband through cancer, and her daughter Darlene through seven long years of coma and disability. Her devotion was Christlike—tender, patient, and unwavering.

Colleen was known for her humor, her grit, and her deep love for people. She jitterbugged in school plays, rode horses her whole life, and was fiercely loyal to family and friends. Even into her nineties, she lived independently—driving her little green Mustang around town, getting her hair dyed red every week, paying her own bills, mowing her lawn, and sneaking into Cluff’s DriveIn through the back door during COVID. She was tough, funny, and unforgettable.

Her testimony of Jesus Christ was quiet but deep. She lived the gospel through service, sacrifice, and love. She endured more loss than most people experience in a lifetime, yet she remained faithful, hopeful, and full of gratitude.

Colleen is preceded in death by everyone—her parents, her husband, her siblings, her children, and many loved ones. What a joyful reunion it must be.

She is survived by several cousins, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren, all of whom adore her and carry her legacy forward.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Fillmore Utah Stake Center. Viewing: 9:30–10:30 a.m. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Fillmore City Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest among generations of family she loved so dearly.

The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the many friends, neighbors, and caregivers who blessed her life, especially in her later years. Colleen would say “Thanks A Million for everything!”

Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Fillmore Stake Center. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment will be in the Fillmore City Cemetery under the care of Olpin Stevens Funeral Home. The funeral stream link:https://youtube.com/live/K9CoL5OYuhM?feature=share