Marilyn Pettingill

Marilyn Nielson Pettingill (59) passed away suddenly in her home October 17, 2011. Marilyn was born July 27, 1952 in Provo, UT to Earl and Billie (Morgan) Nielson. Marilyn enjoyed many outdoor activities growing up in Springville with her parents and brothers as well as her many cousins in the area. Marilyn later graduated from cosmetology school and worked in several salons in Utah and Arizona. She spent a summer with the Hill Cumorah Pageant in New York where she strengthened her love for the gospel. Marilyn moved back to Utah where she met and married Rick Pettingill in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Marilyn and Rick have four children and three grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Richard (Rick), her children Jaclynn (Tyson) Fry, Brian (Jodee), Michael (Karly) and Ward, her grandchildren Jenson, AnnMarie and Elliot and her two brothers Michael and Daniel Nielson and families. Marilyn was preceded in death by both of her parents and her father-in-law. Marilyn loved her friends, neighbors and family and was always doing little things for all the people she came in contact with. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with many opportunities for service. Marilyn also enjoyed her work at the salon in Brighton Gardens/Emeritus. She cherished all the many friendships she made in her life. Marilyn will be greatly missed by all the hearts she touched in her day to day life. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Sat. Oct. 22nd in the NSL Parkway Stake Center, 55 E 350 N in North Salt Lake. Viewings will be held Fri Oct 21st from 6-8 at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 N Main, Bountiful and Sat from 9:45-10:45 at the Stake Center. Flowers may be sent to Russon Brothers.