Mary Jean Hicks Petersen Obituary
In loving memory of Mary Jean Hicks Petersen (Mountain View, Wyoming), who departed this world on May 2, 2026 at the age of 83. Mary Jean leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Mary Jean departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Mary Jean. Though Mary Jean may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Hicks and Edna Hicks; and her siblings, Betty Rinker and Allen Hicks. She is survived by: her husband Owen Petersen; and her children, Mark Petersen (Madai), Gwen Petersen Wride (Dave) and Dean Petersen (Nancy). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
