Ila Beryl Carlisle Rindlisbacher Peterson
1925 - 2020
❦ Early Life: Ila was born January 24, 1925, to Charles Luther and Margaret Gilmour Burt Carlisle in their red brick bungalow in Millcreek, Utah, their fourth child. Ila's birth was accompanied by a spectacular celestial display. Millions of people were astounded. The New York Times reported: "The moon, the sun, and the stars today staged a display of unequaled beauty…" At the peak of the total eclipse, chickens flew to their roosts.
❦ When Ila was five years old, the Carlisle family sold their home and purchased an undeveloped property west of Payson, Utah. They built a modest three-room home. There followed challenging years during the Great Depression. Hard work was required from every family member. In time, their efforts became the Carlisle Dairy Farm. They began to prosper as they delivered bottled milk to Eureka, a mining town. Their family grew to 10 children: Margaret (Wilson), Helen (Black), Grant, Ila (Rindlisbacher, Peterson), David, Lois (Moore), Ivan, Elmo, Gerry and Joanne (Finch).
❦ She loved school and was an excellent student. One of Ila's teachers wrote a treasured note: "You are a flawless student. I like the precision with which you do things." During Ila's high school days, the specter of another World War loomed. Following her junior year, Ila went to visit her sister in Burbank, California. At a church sponsored dance, she met Lee Nielsen Rindlisbacher from Cache Valley, Utah. He was clean-cut, nice looking, and a good dancer. They spent time together sight-seeing, picnicking and talking. Ila and Lee fell in love. They both returned home to Utah.
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: On January 6, 1943, Lee proposed to Ila and she said, "Yes". Lee enlisted in the United States Navy and became an aerial gunner in the Naval Air Corps. He was stationed in the Aleutian Islands where he became very ill. He was diagnosed with diabetes and was shipped stateside, spending several months in the Seattle Naval Hospital to stabilize and control his diabetic condition. After returning to civilian life, they were married October 4, 1944, in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
❦ The newlyweds moved to Logan where he enrolled at Utah State Agricultural College, majoring in dairy manufacturing. Ila and Lee moved to Payson. Together, with Grant Carlisle, they built a new milk pasteurization and bottling plant, bought delivery trucks, and started the Cream O'Nebo Dairy. The Rindlisbacher family moved into their red brick home at 95 North 600 West. In Payson, their greatest dreams were realized. Ila and Lee would become loving parents of seven children: David Lee, Susan (deceased), Michael, Karen (deceased), Cathy, Mark Charles, and Leean.
❦ When Lee's health began to decline, Ila was prompted to complete her education at Brigham Young University. In June l960, she graduated Phi Kappa Phi with a degree in elementary education. Five months later, on November 19, 1960, Lee passed away at age 39. The Rindlisbacher family moved, in the spring of 1962, into their newly purchased home at 560 South 600 West, across the street from Wilson Elementary School, where Ila would teach for 22 years. She said, "To think I get paid for something I enjoy so much."
❦ She took a Church History tour through BYU. The trip was a lovely, learning experience that helped her realize just how much she missed adult companionship. A widowed friend invited Ila to attend a dance for single adults in Orem, Utah. She felt quite uncomfortable being there. Norris Glen "Mike" Peterson was one of the men who asked her to dance. He was easy to talk with and pleasant to dance with. When Ila told him where she lived, he answered, "You have five children. You teach school. Your husband died almost five years ago." Mike explained that he was a neighbor of Fred and Sarah Baird, who were also Ila's dear friends. They had also told Ila about a single male friend of theirs who was divorced and had one son. At the time, she was not interested, but now she was.
❦ Mike began coming to Payson to see Ila and meet her children. Ila took her mother on a ride to Orem to "scout out" where Mike lived. His yard and home were simply immaculate. Ila and Mike dated regularly and he treated Ila wonderfully. She felt happy and comfortable with him. She reminded Mike that "he was getting five of the best children in the world thrown in the bargain." When Ila announced their engagement, her school principal questioned if he was good enough for her. Other family members made inquiries about Mike and happily received only glowing reports. Mike's son, Mick, was 23 and a student at BYU. Their parents' decision to marry was met with mixed emotions from their children. Leean and Mark were thrilled at the prospect. Ila married Mike on October 21, 1969, in the Manti Utah Temple.
❦ Together, Mike and Ila enjoyed gardening. Over time, they turned a kid-friendly yard into a beautifully groomed showplace with lovely flower beds and a bountiful vegetable garden. For all Papa Mike's children and grandchildren, he set the bar high for the care of their own stewardships. Mike passed away October 22, 1997, at 80 years old. Ila treasured the memories of their 32 years of marriage.
❦ She was called to serve a Humanitarian Mission for the Church, teaching English to teachers in the Bangkok Thailand Mission. She left the MTC on her 74th birthday. Ila loved the Thai people and Thai food. She also served in the Provo Utah Temple for several years, and later, in the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple. One of her great involvements was indexing names. Many times, as she viewed old documents, she prayed for discernment and felt she was given eyes to see and accurately interpret difficult handwriting.
❦ She was in good health throughout her life. Only in her last month had she become less mobile and needed some assistance. She was briefly hospitalized at Utah Valley Hospital before returning to her home and her family's care. Ila Beryl Carlisle Rindlisbacher Peterson, wife of the late Norris Glen "Mike" Peterson and Lee Nielson Rindlisbacher, passed away in the early morning hours of October 2, 2020, at her home in Orem, Utah. She was 95.
❦ Ila's Message: "I feel that my life has been rich and full. My joy in my family just continues to grow as does my family."
❦ Arrangements & Obituary: © 2020 | Walker Sanderson Funeral Home
❦ Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
❦ Location: Canyon View Stake Center | Orem, Utah
❦ Service Option: Livestream via mortuary website
❦ Interment: Payson City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Ila Beryl Carlisle Rindlisbacher Peterson
1925 - 2020
❦ Early Life: Ila was born January 24, 1925, to Charles Luther and Margaret Gilmour Burt Carlisle in their red brick bungalow in Millcreek, Utah, their fourth child. Ila's birth was accompanied by a spectacular celestial display. Millions of people were astounded. The New York Times reported: "The moon, the sun, and the stars today staged a display of unequaled beauty…" At the peak of the total eclipse, chickens flew to their roosts.
❦ When Ila was five years old, the Carlisle family sold their home and purchased an undeveloped property west of Payson, Utah. They built a modest three-room home. There followed challenging years during the Great Depression. Hard work was required from every family member. In time, their efforts became the Carlisle Dairy Farm. They began to prosper as they delivered bottled milk to Eureka, a mining town. Their family grew to 10 children: Margaret (Wilson), Helen (Black), Grant, Ila (Rindlisbacher, Peterson), David, Lois (Moore), Ivan, Elmo, Gerry and Joanne (Finch).
❦ She loved school and was an excellent student. One of Ila's teachers wrote a treasured note: "You are a flawless student. I like the precision with which you do things." During Ila's high school days, the specter of another World War loomed. Following her junior year, Ila went to visit her sister in Burbank, California. At a church sponsored dance, she met Lee Nielsen Rindlisbacher from Cache Valley, Utah. He was clean-cut, nice looking, and a good dancer. They spent time together sight-seeing, picnicking and talking. Ila and Lee fell in love. They both returned home to Utah.
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: On January 6, 1943, Lee proposed to Ila and she said, "Yes". Lee enlisted in the United States Navy and became an aerial gunner in the Naval Air Corps. He was stationed in the Aleutian Islands where he became very ill. He was diagnosed with diabetes and was shipped stateside, spending several months in the Seattle Naval Hospital to stabilize and control his diabetic condition. After returning to civilian life, they were married October 4, 1944, in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
❦ The newlyweds moved to Logan where he enrolled at Utah State Agricultural College, majoring in dairy manufacturing. Ila and Lee moved to Payson. Together, with Grant Carlisle, they built a new milk pasteurization and bottling plant, bought delivery trucks, and started the Cream O'Nebo Dairy. The Rindlisbacher family moved into their red brick home at 95 North 600 West. In Payson, their greatest dreams were realized. Ila and Lee would become loving parents of seven children: David Lee, Susan (deceased), Michael, Karen (deceased), Cathy, Mark Charles, and Leean.
❦ When Lee's health began to decline, Ila was prompted to complete her education at Brigham Young University. In June l960, she graduated Phi Kappa Phi with a degree in elementary education. Five months later, on November 19, 1960, Lee passed away at age 39. The Rindlisbacher family moved, in the spring of 1962, into their newly purchased home at 560 South 600 West, across the street from Wilson Elementary School, where Ila would teach for 22 years. She said, "To think I get paid for something I enjoy so much."
❦ She took a Church History tour through BYU. The trip was a lovely, learning experience that helped her realize just how much she missed adult companionship. A widowed friend invited Ila to attend a dance for single adults in Orem, Utah. She felt quite uncomfortable being there. Norris Glen "Mike" Peterson was one of the men who asked her to dance. He was easy to talk with and pleasant to dance with. When Ila told him where she lived, he answered, "You have five children. You teach school. Your husband died almost five years ago." Mike explained that he was a neighbor of Fred and Sarah Baird, who were also Ila's dear friends. They had also told Ila about a single male friend of theirs who was divorced and had one son. At the time, she was not interested, but now she was.
❦ Mike began coming to Payson to see Ila and meet her children. Ila took her mother on a ride to Orem to "scout out" where Mike lived. His yard and home were simply immaculate. Ila and Mike dated regularly and he treated Ila wonderfully. She felt happy and comfortable with him. She reminded Mike that "he was getting five of the best children in the world thrown in the bargain." When Ila announced their engagement, her school principal questioned if he was good enough for her. Other family members made inquiries about Mike and happily received only glowing reports. Mike's son, Mick, was 23 and a student at BYU. Their parents' decision to marry was met with mixed emotions from their children. Leean and Mark were thrilled at the prospect. Ila married Mike on October 21, 1969, in the Manti Utah Temple.
❦ Together, Mike and Ila enjoyed gardening. Over time, they turned a kid-friendly yard into a beautifully groomed showplace with lovely flower beds and a bountiful vegetable garden. For all Papa Mike's children and grandchildren, he set the bar high for the care of their own stewardships. Mike passed away October 22, 1997, at 80 years old. Ila treasured the memories of their 32 years of marriage.
❦ She was called to serve a Humanitarian Mission for the Church, teaching English to teachers in the Bangkok Thailand Mission. She left the MTC on her 74th birthday. Ila loved the Thai people and Thai food. She also served in the Provo Utah Temple for several years, and later, in the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple. One of her great involvements was indexing names. Many times, as she viewed old documents, she prayed for discernment and felt she was given eyes to see and accurately interpret difficult handwriting.
❦ She was in good health throughout her life. Only in her last month had she become less mobile and needed some assistance. She was briefly hospitalized at Utah Valley Hospital before returning to her home and her family's care. Ila Beryl Carlisle Rindlisbacher Peterson, wife of the late Norris Glen "Mike" Peterson and Lee Nielson Rindlisbacher, passed away in the early morning hours of October 2, 2020, at her home in Orem, Utah. She was 95.
❦ Ila's Message: "I feel that my life has been rich and full. My joy in my family just continues to grow as does my family."
❦ Arrangements & Obituary: © 2020 | Walker Sanderson Funeral Home
❦ Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
❦ Location: Canyon View Stake Center | Orem, Utah
❦ Service Option: Livestream via mortuary website
❦ Interment: Payson City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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