Mary Phyllis Burraston Peery

Mary Phyllis Burraston Peery 1923 ~ 2013 Our sweet mother passed away peacefully and quickly March 20, 2013. She was born December 18,1923 in Dividend, Utah the 2nd child born to Milo Burraston and Loura Jasperson. When she was small, her father built a new house in Goshen, Utah and moved his small family there. In her youth she suffered Rheumatic Fever which damaged her heart through the rest of her life and in the end caused her death. In 1947 she married her best friend from across the street, Keith Peery, they had three children. Her favorite things were her family, friends and grandchildren. Through her life she kept her home neat and clean, washing and ironing, cooking and caring for her children. For thirty years she took care of her daughter that suffered with kidney failure. She was a great cook, her turkey dressing, deviled eggs and Rice Krispie treats were so good and everyone loved them! She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved to do visit teaching. Other things she enjoyed were the Utah Jazz, TOPS Club, DUP and exercising each day. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, husband and daughter Jocelyn (Kevin). She is survived by her two sons Jim (Karla) and Wendell (Sunny); 10 grandchildren Heather, Amanda, April, Heidi, Christina, Jake, Shalane, Weston, Carson and Jaret; 14 great grandchildren Kaylee, James, Claire, Lucas, LT, Rachel, Makayla, Kyle, Jocelyn, Landon, Sam, Elizabeth, Rebecca and Ben . She had a good life and was a perfect grandma for all her grandchildren. She totally trusted in Doctor Maxwell s advice and valued his council and assistance in living a long time (Thanks Dr. Maxwell). She loved going to her hair appointments with Gail Whitlatch at the Bushwacker Salon. As per mom s wishes there will be a viewing for friends and family on Sunday, March 24, 2013, 6 to 8pm at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, Taylorsville. We will not be having a regular funeral but will be having a family gathering on Monday, March 25, 2013, 11am at the LDS Kamas Ward Building, 6100 South Kamas Dr. (2480 West)). In lieu of flowers please consider taking your family out for lunch or dinner and tell them that you love them - Mom would like that!