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THIS WEEK-
NOVEMBER 4-10, 2019
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019
From "flipping around", scaring me constantly,
crying through commercials,
sharing that special smile while watching our children,
debating, discussing,
dancing (oh the dancing!),
role playing different scenarios (being blind)
and all the rest.
Thanks for all the wonderful love and memories
and to all that is yet to come.
With you, I just knew...still do.
Me too honey, me too. Lover you."
at the State Band Competitions.
Steve and Natalie left Saratoga Springs
about six o'clock and got to Rexburg
about ten o'clock. Yes, they drove
four hours up and then four hours
back to be there three hours.
That's what we do for family!
Fun for brothers to be together, too.
Family is Everything…
We had Family Home Evening
for the Empty Nesters in the
neighborhood...
Normally it is at the home of
Cliff and Judy Duntson but Cliff
is not well today.
"Living a Spiritually Centered Life"
will be continued next week.
Tonight Nelson Spencer discussed
with us the Attributes of Christ.
Normally it is at the home of
Cliff and Judy Duntson but Cliff
is not well today.
"Living a Spiritually Centered Life"
will be continued next week.
Tonight Nelson Spencer discussed
with us the Attributes of Christ.
Linda Hartley, Nelson Spencer,
Sharon and Howard Howell, and us.
It was Howard's 73rd Birthday. Sharon had brought a
birthday cake over to Linda's home earlier to surprise Howard. We sang a rousing "Happy Birthday" to him.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Family is Everything…
Institute covered
Chapter 12 of
Saints 1815-1846
The Standard of the Church
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Family is Everything...
For The Petersons today...
John and Julie ready to go
to Park City for lunch...
Happy
Anniversary,
John and Julie
November
6, 1999 to November 6, 2019
“20”
years…
Your
prize possessions of these 20 years:
Jacee,
Jackson, Maddie, and Rigdon.
Love from, Grampa ‘n
Grama Petersen
...Anniversary greeting from the past:
November 6, 2016 - Three years ago:
Julie and John's Wedding Anniversary
"Choose Your Love
Love Your Choice"
Love Your Choice"
John
and Julie
and Julie
Peterson
November 6, 2016
“17 years”
This is the photo Julie put
on face book Nov. 6, 2016...
Here's what Julie said to John on this post:
"Happy 17th wedding anniversary and 10th temple-versary! From "flipping around", scaring me constantly,
crying through commercials,
sharing that special smile while watching our children,
debating, discussing,
dancing (oh the dancing!),
role playing different scenarios (being blind)
and all the rest.
Thanks for all the wonderful love and memories
and to all that is yet to come.
With you, I just knew...still do.
Me too honey, me too. Lover you."
Julie and John,
We hope you have had a great day.
We love you!
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Back to the present...
Today, Wed, Nov 6:
We had our monthly Ladies' Luncheon
at Mi Ranchito in American Fork.
...so many choices.
Our waitress took a photo of us.
Those able to come today:
Linda H, Vickie, Sharon, Linda B,
MaryAnn, Sue, Tammy, Barbara,
Shauna, Eileen, and Jennie.
Those able to come today:
Linda H, Vickie, Sharon, Linda B,
MaryAnn, Sue, Tammy, Barbara,
Shauna, Eileen, and Jennie.
...some times the windows
cause a glare.
cause a glare.
We enjoy talking with each other.
Sue had to leave before I got
a good photo of her sitting
on the other side of Tammy.
Jennie wasn't able to come
till a little later...bless
her heart for making the
effort to join us.
till a little later...bless
her heart for making the
effort to join us.
We missed those who
were unable to come.
Judy wasn't able to come
because Cliff wasn't feeling well.
Kaye had a class, Sandi didn't feel well,
and Kathie is out of town
helping with grandchildren.
We know everyone is busy and some
months just can't come.
were unable to come.
Judy wasn't able to come
because Cliff wasn't feeling well.
Kaye had a class, Sandi didn't feel well,
and Kathie is out of town
helping with grandchildren.
We know everyone is busy and some
months just can't come.
Tammy waited till Linda came out
after her son's brother-in-law
stopped her to talk inside.
Linda took a lunch back
for Judy and Cliff.
after her son's brother-in-law
stopped her to talk inside.
Linda took a lunch back
for Judy and Cliff.
We look forward to each month's
"lunch bunch" gathering.
A Chinese Restaurant was mentioned
for December, but nothing was
decided for sure.
The first Wednesday will be
December 4.
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Our granddaughter, McKell, Gary's daughter,
graduated in May from UVU majoring
in Theater and Musical Performance.
So now she gets paid for performing.
In October and November, she has
been in the Ensemble for the famous
play "Sweeney Todd." The lead
parts had actors from Broadway.
McKell came to greet us after the play.
Here are a few scenes from this production...
McKell is on the far right...
the makeup is somewhat scary.
Sweeney Todd
McKell is the third from the left
on the front row...
McKell is the gal with
her foot on the bench.
Sweeney Todd ends like
a Greek tragedy!
McKell, you were marvelous!
We could hear the beautiful high
notes you sang with the Ensemble.
This gal is going places!!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Family is Everything...
Happy Birthday, Shawn Fisher today.
...and many more!
And Happy Birthday to
Elizabeth Brinn Petersen
"10" today.
Lizzy, hope you had a fun
birthday in Tennessee!
We need a current
school photo of Lizzy
Lizzy is in the middle of
the front row...back in Oct 2017
when we were all at
Yellowstone Park together.
Marci helped Walt this morning.
When we were at the luncheon for
Carter's mission farewell, Kelsey,
our granddaughter learned that
Grampa couldn't lift his right arm
very far.
Carter's mission farewell, Kelsey,
our granddaughter learned that
Grampa couldn't lift his right arm
very far.
She graduated from the
University of Utah in physical
training and is the Office Manager
of a physical therapy center in
Eagle Mountain.
University of Utah in physical
training and is the Office Manager
of a physical therapy center in
Eagle Mountain.
Before she went to work today,
she came over and had some
specific exercises that are
geared to helping Grampa get
strength back in that right arm.
she came over and had some
specific exercises that are
geared to helping Grampa get
strength back in that right arm.
We were so impressed with how
much she knows about this and
how well she does it and how well
she taught Grampa how to do the
specific exercises he needs to do
to help him get stronger.
She's going to come each
Thursday to keep helping him
and adding more exercises that
will help him also get up and
down easier and better.
Thanks, Kelsey.
You are a jewel!
We went to get Walt's suit from the
cleaners and then over to the
club house to bicycle.
We are all still enjoying the beautiful
bouquet of roses and lilies that
John sent Julie for their
anniversary on Wednesday.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Family is Everything...
We still love seeing these
beautiful flowers.
Marci came in the late afternoon
to help Walt shower because
we will be gone tomorrow.
to help Walt shower because
we will be gone tomorrow.
Maddie and Riggy are
preparing for the 4-hour drive
to Southern Utah.
John and Julie,
Jacee, Maddie, and Rigdon
are on their way to St. George
to see Jackson perform in the
Westlake Thunder Marching Bandat the State Band Competitions.
Then we bicycled at the club house.
Gary came to stay with us tonight.
Our children are taking good care
of us here in Utah.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019
Family is Everything...
John and Julie, Jacee, Maddie, and Riggy had a great
weekend in St. George to see Jackson perform with the Thunder Marching Band from Westlake High School at
the big state competition. Jackson said four bands from one town in California were there. Bands from several states were there. For Jackson, the best part was performing with the band, he said.
They got to see the St. George Temple...
They had some great family time together.
The St. George weather was nice and warm.
Got to be with Jackson just a little bit.
Creating more sister bonds...Jacee and Maddie.
Maddie and Riggy liked the palm trees.
John cooked everyone some eggs.
Saturday we went to a funeral of a friend.
We were told by someone at the funeral that on Friday, Nov. 1, Dr Holm was fishing at Salmon Falls Reservoir when the motor on his boat exploded, sinking the boat. He was still in the boat when the divers found it.
Gary drove us to Rupert today to go
to the funeral of Dr. Eugene L. Holm.
Dr. Eugene Leroy Holm
February 11,
1939—November 1, 2019
Dr. Eugene Leroy Holm,
80, of Heyburn, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, in a boating accident at Salmon
Falls Reservoir, his favorite fishing place.
He was born Feb. 11,
1939, and was the first child of Herman Odell Holm and Ruby Emma Leimkuhler
Holm. His birthplace was Madera, California, although he would have preferred
it to be in Idaho or Nevada if he had the choice! He grew up on a farm, dirt-poor,
where he learned the value of hard work and enjoyed playing pranks on his three
younger brothers. He hated wearing the bibbed overalls that his parents
provided, and soon went to work for various neighbors to earn money to buy his
own clothes. He enjoyed tennis and archery in high school, as well as playing
the trumpet. Through hard labor doing jobs including cotton picking and grave
digging, he earned the money to buy his first car. His posterity was surprised
to learn that he won a first-place trophy at the Modesto Drag Races in a Ford,
because in later years he never drove faster than 65 and hated Fords!
After high school, he
moved to Winnemucca, Nevada to work as a ranch hand on the Bottle Creek Ranch,
which was owned by his friends, the Clarno family. It was quite an adventure
being a cowboy, living in a sod house with a dirt floor, and working with the
Clarno brothers. The ranch was not making much money, so he and the Clarno boys
eventually began working in the gold mines. He became an assayer, testing the
ore to determine its ingredients and quality, and his skills were so impressive
that he was sent to many different mines to assay. The head assayer at the mine
recognized his intelligence and aptitude, told him that he was too smart to
stay in the mines, and suggested that he go to college.
Following an accident
at the mines in which he could have been killed, and buoyed by encouragement
from the assayer, he began his college career in the fall of 1970 at the
University of Nevada, and was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1974. He
graduated from the University of Alabama Medical School in 1977 with his M.D.
degree. Gene finished first in his class, despite being the oldest student in
the program. He then entered the Texas Tech University School of Medicine
Residency Program, serving as Chief Resident and obtaining family practice
experience. His primary interest was rural medicine with emphasis on obstetric
care. As Chief Resident, he opened a medical clinic in Alabama for low-income
families. He had a deep love for people and wanted everyone to have access to
medical care, regardless of their economic circumstances.
Dr. Holm began a
family practice with Dr. Michael Klett, in Burley, Idaho, in 1980, where he
remained until his retirement in 2005. He fulfilled many different roles in the
community, including Medical Director for Cassia Regional Medical Center,
President of the American Cancer Society, and company doctor for Kraft, Simplot
and Ore Ida. Throughout his life and medical career, he was caring,
kind-hearted, and generous with his time and resources. He was loved and
respected by both his patients and his colleagues. He treated everyone with
dignity and compassion. He was a voracious reader and life-long learner who
always kept his medical board certification current.
After his retirement,
he served as the Medical Director for Parke View Care and Rehabilitation
Center. He was also a Master Gardener who, with the help of his wife, Jo, cared
for the rose gardens there. Every time that they worked in the garden, he would
clip roses and deliver them to the residents in the facility. He and Jo
immensely enjoyed each other’s company, and relished many happy times together,
traveling, gardening, reading, dining, watching movies, going to Utah Jazz games
and plays, and supporting the many activities of their children and
grandchildren.
He was an avid
outdoorsman and pilot who enjoyed a myriad of hobbies including flying,
fishing, hunting, hiking, rock hounding, archery, and gardening. He enjoyed his
pets and had a soft spot for his cats. He loved reading to learn and even more,
for entertainment. Because of his love for learning and keen mind, he was
knowledgeable on a wide variety of subjects. Gene was a fantastic storyteller
and engaging conversationalist. He loved to tease and make people laugh. He
loved teaching the grandkids and great-grandkids different skills, playing
jokes on them, and taking them fishing. He gained more satisfaction from
watching the kids and his fishing buddies catch fish than from catching one
himself. He truly delighted in bringing happiness to those around him. He was a
devoted and attentive husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and
uncle. He enjoyed those associations, as well as the relationships he had with
nieces and nephews and their children.
Gene is survived by
his wife, Jo, of Heyburn; their combined children, Charles and Cathy Holm of
Eureka, California, Jim Sieben of Reno, Nevada, Paige Darrington, of Declo, and
Shane and Gina Darrington, of Declo; nine grandchildren and fourteen
great-grandchildren; his brothers, Michael (Bobbie) Holm, of Falon, Nevada,
Patrick (Janet) Holm, of Visalia, California, and Tony (Sharon) Holm, of San
Antonio, Texas; and many dear friends, including Jim Wilson of Jerome, Idaho,
whom he considered family. His parents and his beloved daughter, Kim Rene Holm Sieben, preceded him in death.
Memorial services are
under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home and will be held at 3 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at the Rupert Third Ward, 526 F Street in Rupert. The
family suggests that memorials be directed to their charity of choice. The
family also would like to express their deepest appreciation to all of the
first responders and dive teams for the recovery efforts.
As Gary drove us to Rexburg, Idaho.,
we listened on KSL radio to...
We got to Fishers about six o'clock
and had yummy Chinese food
for supper as we watched the
rest of the BYU-Liberty Football Game.
The Cougars won by 7 points...and
even tho they were favored to win by
17 points, we'll take the 34-27 score.
We watched part of the 2013 movie
"The Butler," according to Wikipedia "Loosely based on the real life of Eugene Allen, who worked in the White House for decades, the film stars Forest Whitaker as Cecil Gaines, an African-American who is a witness of notable political and social events of the 20th century during his 34-year tenure serving as a White House butler."
Information from Wikipedia
The Butler (full title Lee Daniels' The Butler)[4][5] is a 2013 American historical drama film directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels and with a screenplay by Danny Strong.[6] It is inspired by Wil Haygood's Washington Post article "A Butler Well Served by This Election".
As Gary drove us to Rexburg, Idaho.,
we listened on KSL radio to...
We got to Fishers about six o'clock
and had yummy Chinese food
for supper as we watched the
rest of the BYU-Liberty Football Game.
The Cougars won by 7 points...and
even tho they were favored to win by
17 points, we'll take the 34-27 score.
We watched part of the 2013 movie
"The Butler," according to Wikipedia "Loosely based on the real life of Eugene Allen, who worked in the White House for decades, the film stars Forest Whitaker as Cecil Gaines, an African-American who is a witness of notable political and social events of the 20th century during his 34-year tenure serving as a White House butler."
The Butler (full title Lee Daniels' The Butler)[4][5] is a 2013 American historical drama film directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels and with a screenplay by Danny Strong.[6] It is inspired by Wil Haygood's Washington Post article "A Butler Well Served by This Election".
Loosely based on the real life of Eugene Allen, who worked in the White House for decades, the film stars Forest Whitaker as Cecil Gaines, an African-American who is a witness of notable political and social events of the 20th century during his 34-year tenure serving as a White House butler.[7][8] In addition to Whitaker, the film's all-star cast also features Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Alex Pettyfer, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, David Oyelowo, Vanessa Redgrave, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber, Robin Williams, Minka Kelly, Mariah Carey, and Clarence Williams III. It was the last film produced by Laura Ziskin,[9][10] who died on June 12, 2011.
The film was theatrically released by The Weinstein Company on August 16, 2013, to mostly positive reviews from critics, with many praising the cast but criticized the historical accuracy, particularly the portrayal of President Reagan.[11][12] The film grossed over $176 million worldwide against a budget of $30 million.[13]
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019
Family is Everything...
Sam's Mission Report...in Rexburg, Idaho
"Elder Fisher"
Sam's friends came to practice singing
"Nearer My God to Thee" for Sacrament Meeting
Young men who knew how important it was
for them to serve the Lord by going on a mission...
Getting ready to feed family and friends after
Sam's mission report...
about six o'clock and got to Rexburg
about ten o'clock. Yes, they drove
four hours up and then four hours
back to be there three hours.
That's what we do for family!
Steve helped Dad get up.
Sam's talk was outstanding. We are so proud of you
Sam. Thank you for serving a mission.
Shawn welcomed everyone and
thanked them for coming.
He asked Gary to give the
blessing on the food.
Gary gave a powerful prayer.
blessing on the food.
Gary gave a powerful prayer.
Soup, fruit, rolls, and
desserts were served
to about 35 family and
friends after Sam's mission report.
Natalie brought her famous,
homemade chocolate chip cookies.
Natalie brought her famous,
homemade chocolate chip cookies.
Steve and Janie always love
talking to each other.
talking to each other.
Ashley is looking forward to
her 19th birthday in a couple
of weeks -- Nov. 21.
We loved the food, and
also the great conversation.
Sam and three of his friends sang
also the great conversation.
Sam and three of his friends sang
"Nearer My God to Thee"
acapella just before Sam spoke.
It was perfect harmony!
Sam's friends came to dinner...
Taitum is getting to know her
Uncle Sam better...
Some sat in the living room...
Sam didn't know his
Uncle Sam better...
name was in the local
newspaper about his
homecoming.
newspaper about his
homecoming.
Sam is thankful for all
who came today.
Sam gave a tribute to his mother
as he quoted from Alma about
the Stripling Warriors and
how they knew because
"their mothers had taught them."
After dinner it was time
for family photos...
First some outside on step
with friends
Sam in praying pose with
Ashley and other friends
on front step...
The Fisher girls took this
opportunity to get a photo
together...
Mom and her four daughters
Heidi, Aimee, Ashley,
Janie, and Katie.
All the Fisher kids were here
except for Daniel and Kelly.
Front: Ashley, Grama 'n Grampa
Petersen, Taitum, Katie.
Back row: Shawn and Janie,
Michael holding Diesel, Sam,
Aimee, Heidi, Parker.
Sam, we love you and are
so proud of you!
Thanks for serving the Lord.
Thank you, Gary, for driving us to
Rexburg and back for this
highlight in Sam's life.
We enjoyed some family time and
sharing memories after dinner.
It is always great to deepen our
love for each other when we are
able to be together for these
life's highlights.
Then it was time to say "Good-bye."
However, it isn't for very long since
we will be coming back in 17 days
for Thanksgiving.
Janie took a photo as Gary pulled
our car out of the driveway.
It was a warm day for November
in Rexburg...
We were on our way home at 2:10
our car out of the driveway.
It was a warm day for November
in Rexburg...
...and Gary got to drive most of the
way before it got dark.
Almost a full moon
Gary said he likes to
see the moon rise...
...as the sun sets.
Sunset along the Qquirre Mountains
Pulled in at 6:01pm
and they invited Gary to
have an evening Sunday dinner.
Thanks, Gary, for driving us to
and from Idaho this weekend.
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We are so thankful for The Plan of Salvation
and the Atonement of Jesus Christ
that makes this Great Plan operational.
At the end of this November 10th,
we pray you have had a
restful , peaceful, and spiritual
Sabbath Day...
We share these truths as our testimony to you...
Heavenly Father lives and knows us each by name. He loves us and wants us to return to Him and Heavenly Mother when we leave this mortal existence. He loves us just as we are at this very moment.
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Jesus Christ came to earth as The Only Begotten of the Father and fulfilled the Atonement. He is the Redeemer of all.
*** *** ***
Joseph Smith was foreordained to be the Prophet of the Restoration. He is the Restorer of all things.
*** *** ***
President Russell M. Nelson is the Living Prophet today for all the world.
*** *** ***
The Bible is "the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly" and is a Testament of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.
*** *** ***
The Book of Mormon is the Word of God and is Another Testament of Jesus Christ. It is the most correct book of any book on earth.
*** *** ***
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the True Church on the earth today.
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Of these truths we testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Walt and Eileen Petersen
Saratoga Springs, Utah, U.S.A.
November 10, 2019
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