Kayleen Peterson Newman Jimenez (Kay Kay) passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the age of 56. Kayleen was born on July 31, 1965, to Della Rae Hampton Peterson and Neldon H. Peterson in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the youngest of four girls.
Kayleen married Mark Newman on October 16, 1998. They spent many happy wonderful years together going to Lagoon, hockey games, baseball games, and football games. They loved being together and were very rarely separated. Mark left her too soon on May 29, 2004.
Kayleen had a very big, giving heart and a smile that could light up a room. She was never blessed with children of her own, so her nieces and nephews and the children of her nieces and nephews were very special to her. She loved to bring them presents and candy.
On December 31, 2015, she married Vincent Jimenez. Her sparkling eyes and beautiful smile melted his heart.
Kayleen enjoyed shopping, watching movies, word search books and Christmas was her favorite holiday (which she started celebrating in August). She loved babies, shoes, clothes, purses, jewelry, lip gloss, pens, notebooks, and driving her car but spending time with her family was her greatest joy. She loved to travel and went on many trips with her parents, memories that have always been cherished.
She is survived by her husband, Vincent Jimenez, her parents Neldon and Della Rae Peterson; sisters – Adri Ann Peterson Wootton (Doug), Michelle Peterson Jensen (Chris), and Sandy Peterson Doxey (Scott), and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by Mark Newman, husband, and Coen Miller, nephew.
The Funeral will be Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy, Utah. There will be a viewing from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. The Funeral Service will begin at 11 am in the Chapel. Burial will be at Larkin Sunset Gardens.
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Dear Aunt Nelda and Family My deepest sympathy to you all at this time. I am so sorry I couldn't make it to the service! My health wouldn't allow it. You are in my heart and prayers. Love you all. Your Nephew Brent
My sweet little KayKay your at peace now, happy, healthy and no more pain. We remember many fun neighborhood “dances” in our basement, fireworks and rockets in our back yard and just enjoying YOU and your bubbly personality in our home with our girls, and your namesake, our little girl, Jaylene (JayJay)!! We love ❤️ you dearly and know we’ll see you again, until then we’ll always remember our sweet little KayKay with many fond memories, mucho luvz forever Linda 🥰
I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Love Danelle Brinkerhoff
Kayleen was a ray of beautiful sunshine. Softly speaking, with a laugh that was contagious. When she first diagnosed with cancer she took it like a Real lady. She never missed a beat. As much as she was going through she was always asking what can I do to help you. I have to say farewell to my friend, you will be missed. As someone comes from the parking lot I’ll wait to see if it’s you. As your reunited with other family members, those still here will know. Your watching over them. May you Rest In Peace beautiful lady.
I can't believe the world lost such an amazing beautiful person at such a young age. She did fight a hard battle that ended up needing her more then the rest of us needed her! She will be greatly missed!!