Grethe Johansen Pettey, age 47, died June 4, 1996 at Cottonwood Hospital after a long and courageous battle. She was born June 9, 1948, in Oslo, Norway, a daughter of George William and Dorothy Sonsteby Johansen. She married Stephen Kent Pettey, February 19, 1971 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.Grethe has lived in Salt Lake City since age 2. She graduated from East High School and attended the University of Utah. She has supported and worked with her husband, Steve, in their business, Salt City Printing. Grethe was a longtime PTA Officer and volunteer. An active member of the LDS Church, has served as Young Women's president, and teacher and counselor in the other church auxiliaries. Her favorite and current calling was that of compassionate service leader. Her dedication of service to others over self was her hallmark. Her unpretentious love and concern for others were Grethe's most endearing attributes.
 

Grethe's surviving family include her husband, Steve, of Salt Lake City; three daughters, Kristine (husband, Jeff) Gustafson of West Jordan; Lisa and Linzi Pettey, both of Salt Lake City; her father, George W. Johansen of Salt Lake City; a sister, Kristin (husband, Klaus) Langheinrich of Murray; mother-in-law, Marion P. Pettey of Sandy; brothers and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Johansen and father-in-law, James Richard Pettey.