This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eichers, Petterborg, Willis, Allen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/432 Message Board Post: The Salt Lake Tribune, Wednesday, February 27, 2002 On February 24, 2002, Nancy Jill Petterborg Allen Eichers returned home to find eternal peace, health, happiness and beauty after a long, cou-rageous struggle with the many complications of diabetes. Her family was at her side to bid her farewell. Jill was born on Oct. 21, 1937 to Ruth Willis Petterborg and Denzil Petterborg in Preston, Idaho. The family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where she attended Salt Lake City District schools and graduated from East High School in 1955. She married Fredric S. Allen in November 1955 and was later divorced. She married Arthur "Art" Eichers on December 28, 1972. Jill and Art solemnized their marriage in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in 1973. Jill loved to cultivate beauty in her surroundings. From the magnificent landscapes and gardens that she carefully created to the tasteful decor of her home, those who knew Jill often remarked on her undeniable eye and appreciation for beauty. In addition, Jill's personal elegance and style served as a great example for her daughters and granddaughters. She will be missed. Jill is survived by her loving husband, Art; two daughters, Staci Allen and Catherine (Mike) Workman; three granddaughters, Jennifer Randall, Melissa (Bryan) Parish and Stephanie Randall; and a great-grandson (Caleb Parish) whose arrival in June is greatly anticipated. Jill is also survived by three stepchildren, Brent, Vickie and Kim and their six children and nine grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother, father and a baby daughter, Julie. Jill's daughters wish to express their tremendous appreciation to Art for the many years of care he provided to their mother. A viewing for friends and family will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2002, from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Beard Mortuary, 110 South Bluff in St. George, Utah. A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2002, at 1 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 South Redwood Road, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jill requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial & Honor Program-NCC, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Please include her city and state.