Rebecca Peterson

Rebecca (Becky) Aileen Peterson, 64, of Mountain View, Wyoming, lost a brief but devastating battle with lung cancer and passed away peacefully in her home on October 4, 2025.

Becky was born on January 30, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gib and Sandra Burke. She grew up in Kearns, Utah and attended Kearns High School. Later in life she completed a culinary arts program, in pursuit of her passion for cooking.

She worked in various customer service positions for many years, touching countless lives with her warm personality and becoming known as someone people would specifically seek out for assistance. At the time of her passing, she worked from home as a dispatcher for her son-in-law at Wright Technologies.

Becky married the love of her life, Les, on August 18, 1978, after exactly one year of dating. Together they raised two children, Daniel and Chelsea. She was known for her knowledge of music and history. She also had a love of painting and puzzles, and enjoyed watching her cooking shows. In a remarkable coincidence, she passed on October 4th, the same date as two of her all-time favorite artists: Janis Joplin, who died on October 4, 1970, and Loretta Lynn, who died on October 4, 2022.

She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Les; two children, Daniel (Betsy) Peterson of Buffalo and Chelsea (Jamie) Wright of Buffalo; nine beloved grandchildren, Kyla, Lucas, Jaylin, Logan, Claire, Carson, Ella, and twins McKenna and Raegan; her sister, Geri Burke Trower (Roger); and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Becky is preceded in death by her parents, Gib and Sandra Burke; sisters, Debbie and Mitzi; and brother, Bob.

Like the music she loved so dearly, Becky's life was a beautiful melody that touched all who heard it. Though the song has ended, the harmony she created in the lives of her family and friends will echo on. Rest peacefully, Becky. You were loved beyond measure and will be remembered always. God rest your beautiful heart and soul.

There will be a service held on October 9, 2025 at 2 pm with luncheon to follow at the American Legion in Fort Bridger, Wyoming. This will be followed by a Celebration of Life at the Green Onion Bar in Lyman (Urie), Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any cancer research organization of their choice.