****Walt & Eileen Petersen**: 2025

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Traces of Time . . . August 18-24, 2025

TRACES OF TIME . . .

{Last week: Scroll to end click "Older Posts" at bottom right.}
AUGUST 18-24, 2025
Stay on the Covenant Path
to reach the
Tree of Life

A wise person once said,
"Every society will be judged by
how it treats the least fortunate."
"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly...
TIME...
On this blog I share with family and friends my thoughts, doings, what interests me, and--at times--tributes to my eternal sweetheart, Walt, who graduated to heaven on 8-21-2020.
*All that I am or ever hope to be,
I not only owe to my

angel mother and father,

...but to my wonderful husband,
Walter Ray Petersen.

This blog is
Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen...

...their spouses--Julie, John, Jennifer, Jerry--
our 39 grandchildren--8 spouses of G-C, and
8 great-grandchildren--
for a posterity of 71.
TRACES OF TIME . . .
Week of
AUGUST 18-24, 2025

MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025
Family is Everything…

Sunrise: 6:42 a.m. Sunset: 8:20 p.m.

Sonia and Gaby...
Thank you for cleaning.
We so appreciate the sparkling home!

TRACES OF TIME . . .

MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025
Family is Everything…
...and so are friends!

Neighborhood...

Empty Nesters...Luau

A L O H A ...means both

"Hello and Goodbye"
Thank you to our wonderful hostess,
Diane.

27 came...Ted & Sharon, and John & Sherry had to leave a little early...

...so only 23 were left
for the group photo at the end.
Front--L-R:
Allen, Henry, Laura, MaryAnn.
Middle row: Diane, Linda, Tammy, SuzAnne, Carol, Judy, Ken.
Back row all together--L-R: Jeanie, Steve, Bryant, Kathie, Jennie, Mark, Eileen, Joanne, Marcus, Howard, Sharon.
Choose which photo you determine you look best in...if you want to save one...
Tammy's cousin, Ann, took the group photo.
Thank you, Ann. We were happy to have you come.

My photos loaded in reverse order...too tired tonight to change them right now.

The Hawaiian center pieces and decor for the luau were marvelous.

John & Sherry--not in group photo.
Howard & Sharon are in
group photo,
but way in the back.
Side note:
Ted & Sharon were not in any photos tonight,
but I have this fun photo of them when they surprised Ted's Mom, MaryAnn, at Lunch Bunch on July 2, on her 82nd birthday.
{MaryAnn gave me permission to post her age, saying: "I earned every year!"}
I didn't get a close up photo of most of you there. If you have a favorite photo of you as a couple, or a single photo of you, please text or
e-mail it to me.
Eileen 801-577-7708
wyepetersen@gmail.com

It would be nice to have a couple photo of
you widows.
Luau photos continued...

Greay conversations...
...getting to know each other better...
Thanks for all the yummy food everyone brought to create the Hawaiian Haystacks,
and the tasty desserts.

Hawaiian Haystacks were the perfect menu...
.... along with lemon cake, brownies, and cupcakes for sweet desserts...

I still need to add about the fun games...
so I will have a second post, to which I
will add your photos--which I
double-dog dare you to send me...

Here are some comments about the Luau from our Lunch Bunch link...
Wasn't last night a blast -- SuzAnne

Yes it was a lot of fun -- Jeanie

Last night was a fun luau at Diane's. For those not able to come or not empty nesters yet, I'm sending photos. Eileen
It was really fun and great hula dancers. -- Linda

It was a great luau. The food, decorations, games and friends were the best! -- Kathie

A L O H A...
....this time for "Goodbye."

***********
*
**
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025

Family is Everything…

Today

* * *

MOVIE NIGHT

The Classics... {16}**
MOBY DICK - Story behind the story:
"In the Heart of the Sea"
Gary

* * ***

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025

Family is Everything…
...and so are friends!
With sadness I post that John's
beautiful mother,
Vicki Larsen Peterson,
age 82,
passed away in her sleep
in the early hours of today.

Vicki
Vicki
Vicki
Vicki

Her funeral is Tuesday, August 26, 11:00 at Springdale Ward - Burley, Idaho
* * *
Lunch Bunch was at Costa Vida
13 came

* * * * *

*THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2025
Family is Everything…

Bouquet to remember

5 years since Walt
graduated to heaven...
Thank you, David & Julie
* * *
Walt

was

Walt
Walt

Walt

Walt

Walt

WALTER RAY PETERSEN
Born 1934 in
Wendell, Idaho
Son of
Ray & Jane Prescott Petersen

Holding his dog, Peggy
First grade - 1940
Wendell, Idaho
Wendell High School 1948-1952
Freshman class leaders

Football team
I think Walt is 3rd row up
on very left.
Band, Sports, Leadership... Walt was a participator, not a spectator.

#20
University of Idaho
1952-53
Major: Civil Engineering
On Freshman Basketball team
scholarship
Boise Jr. College
1953-54
Major: Civil Engineering
On their basketball team.
Had to be 20 to serve
a mission then...
Uruguay-Paraguay Mission
Aug 1954-Mar 1957
Mission Basketball Team
"Deseret"
Translated for Apostle
Elder Henry D. Moyle
BYU - Mar-Jun 1957
Major: Civil Engineering

University of Idaho
Sep 1957
Major: Civil Engineering
for first two weeks, then
changed to
Major: Pre-Med
Graduated June 1959
His Dad & Mom,
sister Phyllis
and brother Dale came.
Accepted to
Washington School of Medicine
in St. Louis, Missouri
#3 in the nation behind
#1 Harvard
#2 Johns Hopkins
Sep 1959
Came home to work with his
carpenter Dad for the summer of 1960
between his first and second
year of medical school.
Eileen Albertson came home
for summer after her
first year at BYU after
having graduated from
Stevens-Heneger Business College
and working a year at
Executive Offices of
First Security Bank in SLC.
She worked that summer as a
secretary for the administrator
of the State Tuberculosis Hospital
in Gooding, Idaho.
Walt saw Eileen at a Church
softball game and called
her the next morning
for a date.
Within 5 weeks they
were "pinned."
(Engaged to be engaged.)
Officially engaged on Dec 20
after he had gone back to St. Louis
for that second year of medical school
and she had gone back to her second
year at BYU.

Married June 14, 1961
Salt Lake Temple

Wedding luncheon at
Hill Air Force Base
hosted by
Uncle Austin &
Aunt Tess Prescott Julian.

Reception - June 17, 1961
Gooding, Idaho where my
parents lived.
Our wedding line...
Janice, Sonya, Izabel,
Lucille, Ramona,
us,
Ted, Gene, Jimmy

Our parents
My favorite wedding
reception photo...

♪♫♪**Just because I wear a silly
grin the moment you come
into view...Chances are you
think that I'm
in love with you ♪♫

Family
From June 1963 to
August 1974 we
had 7 children...
Janie, Gary, Steve,
David, Julie, Brian,
and Jennifer.

xxx

Walt called himself...
"The last of the old-time country doctors."

He delivered about 4,000 babies, among fixing broken hips, other surgeries, and even made house calls.As Janie said in his obituary:"He healed many hearts, heads, hands, and everything in-between."
In the 1950s you had to be 20 to serve a mission. This is Walt in August 1954, on the day he was set apart in Salt Lake City
to be a missionary.

One of Walt's happiest of happy places was as the pilot flying...
Our first plane was a piper Cherokee...
Then in a six-seater Cessna 206 high-wing, turbo-charged airplane. 4824 Foxtrot was the call number {he owned with two partners).
Walt was also a carpenter at heart--like his carpenter father, Ray Petersen.

Church Callings

When we were finishing
our time in the military
in Oklahoma, our
Stake President said:
"Don't go back to Idaho.
They have so many
Mormons, you won't
even have a calling...
Stay here."
We went back
home to Idaho, where
they needed a physician
in Burley--51 miles from
Wendell--where
we grew up.
*
Here are the callings
Walt had there:
1966--Sunday School
teacher to teenagers.
1967-1970--Elders'
Quorum President.

May 1970-March 1976
Bishop - Burley 7th Ward

1973...
Walt with Julie

Burley Stake
High Councilor
March 1976-Dec 1981

Burley Stake Presidency
2nd Counselor
December 1981 to
May 1983

Stake divided to create
Burley West Stake
Walt called as the
Stake President
May 1983 to
November 1992...
Patriarch - Spanish speaking
for all Magic Valley
February 1993 for life

Walt was a family physician
for 39 years...
Intern - Minneapolis
1963-1964
***
U.S. Public Health Service
Indian Hospital -
Talihina, Oklahoma and
Ship's Physician
and Surgeon on
the Coast Guard Cutter
"The Chatauqua"
July 1964-June 1966

*
...in Burley, Idaho from
July 1966 - June 1995...
then after serving
3 years as mission president
June 1995-July 1998...

He was a family physician
in Burley again from
July 1998 to
January 2005.
Officially retired January 14, 2005.

We were blessed to serve 4 missions together--First:July 1995-July 1998
Mission President and wife of the Mexico Merida Mission - Yucatan-Cancun was in our mission* * * Mar 2005-Feb 2007Area Medical Advisor - Central America Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama12 missions - 2,000 missionaries.* * Sep 2008-Mar 2010Area Medical Advisor - South America SoUTHArgentina, Uruguay, Paraguay14 missions - 2300 missionaries * *
July 2014-Nov 2018Temple President and Temple MatronSan Salvador El Salvador Temple
* *** This totaled 9 1/2 years out of theUnited States.Grampa Petersen told our grandchildren that the Prophet said: "If you love your grandchildrfen, serve a mission,"To which g-dau Ashley asked:"How many?"
* Last reunion in Burleyjuly 2018 - 28 of our 39 posterity
august 18, 2018moved from burley, idaho after 52 years tosaratoga springs, utah

* * * * * ***

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025

Family is Everything…

august 20, 2025
Today Vicki's well-written Obituary
was posted on the
Rasmussen-Wilson web site:

Vicki Larsen Peterson

Mar. 27, 1943 - Aug. 20, 2025

Date of Service: Aug. 26, 2025

“I had such a happy childhood.”

When Mom’s parents, Jay Raphael and Naomi Valora (Nielson) Larsen, were expecting her, they saw a movie where the lead actress was named Vicki. Her dad decided if they had a girl, that would be her name.

Vicki Larsen Peterson left heaven on March 27, 1943, and was welcomed by her excited parents and an older brother, Jay R. Mom’s happy childhood was spent with her best friends, her sisters: Lana, Karen, Kay, and Janaye. Together, with many cousins, they often gathered at her Nielson grandparents, listening to her mother’s family practice music. The Nielson Family Orchestra played venues all across Idaho. Sunday dinner was at the Nielson grandparents followed by a drive to Idaho Falls to visit the Larsen grandparents. Mom loved the stop for black licorice ice cream cones on the way home.

“I was awed by Brent’s testimony and inherent goodness from the start.”

Mom met Dad, Brent J. Peterson, at a church youth party, which was apropos since much of their life was spent at Church: singing in the ward choir, performing duets in Sacrament Meeting, and attending the temple. They attended Firth High School together where Mom participated as both a majorette in a blue and white uniform and a cheerleader. They were married September 2, 1959, and were sealed in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple, with a promise of eternity. Their loving courtship continued throughout their sixty years together, standing as an example to their children and grandchildren. In one of Dad’s poems, he wrote, “her love can reach clear to my soul. Her acceptance and giving, building, making my life whole.”

After some time at Utah State in Logan, Utah, they began farming in dusty Raft River, Idaho, with Grandpa Peterson. Mom brought six daughters in a row to the world: Sherri (Mike), Lori Lin (Glen), Camille (Gerald), Regina, Tiffany (Tonga), and Nicole, followed by three sons: John Brent (Julie), Blake Larsen (Sean), and Brent Glade (Amber). Mom was usually in the kitchen cooking her delicious specialties: Butter Baked Chicken and Gravy and Roast Beef with Mashed Potatoes. But she would help Dad with the harvest by driving truck. It was an adventure to ride with her on a trip to the beet dump.

In 1976, the family moved to Declo, and they also lived in Springdale until Dad’s passing in 2021. While Mom would have preferred to stay home and bake chocolate sheet cake, she supported Dad in his farming adventures living in far off places like the Republic of Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, South Dakota, and Montana. Mom’s tender care of Dad was a testimony of their love.

“When I first heard the song, “Where Love Is,” I couldn’t wait to teach it.”

Her foundation and training in music enriched many lives. Starting at age 12, she served as the Primary pianist assisting her mother who was the chorister. Later, she was the chorister and her daughters were the pianists. One of her favorite callings was serving as the Primary Stake Second Counselor where she attended workshops at Church headquarters and first heard her favorite Primary song: “Where Love Is.” In her home, she taught piano lessons, sharing her love of music with many children. On many Saturday nights, we went to sleep hearing Mom at the piano, rehearsing with others to perform on Sunday.

“My favorite part of Christmas was designing and sewing special dresses for my daughters and granddaughters.”

As the grandchildren began to arrive, Mom became Grandmother extraordinaire. She hosted Grandma Weeks during the summer, spoiling grandkids in batches. An excellent seamstress, Mom would take two or three patterns and create her own designs of baby dresses, baptism capes, Christmas dresses, and prom dresses. She loved to attend as many musical recitals, ball games, baptisms, and temple endowments as she could. Her beautiful smile was what the grandchildren looked for in the audience. As the hostess for the legendary, three-day Thanksgiving celebration, she not only served a dinner beyond compare, but organized bingo games, talent shows, Chinese checkers, and lots of snuggles on the couch.

As a young girl, she enjoyed taking an apple and a new book to read under a tree on a summer afternoon. She shared that love of reading while working as a librarian for twenty years at Declo Junior High School. In this capacity, she provided a safe haven for students who needed a grandmother to listen to them. Mom also participated in the community through forty years of membership in the Declo Book Club and the Domestic Duchesses Homemaking Club.

“My favorite place to be is the temple.”

With her eternal companion, Mom served two missions in the Tennessee Nashville Mission and served as an ordinance worker in the Twin Falls Idaho Temple. As promised in her patriarchal blessing, she found joy in ancestral research and the completion of temple ordinances. No matter how far away Mom and Dad traveled, or how different the culture, Mom could talk to the people and help them feel the love of the Savior.

When it was time to move to Lehi, Utah, to be around family, it was hard to leave her many neighbors and ward friends, but Mom was excited when the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple opened up two miles away. One of her last wishes was to return to Idaho and attend the Burley, Idaho Temple Open House with all of her family. Mom reached her hands out to join with Dad in the early morning of August 20, 2025. Her nine children, 31 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren rejoice to picture Mom and Dad dancing again through eternity.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Springdale 2nd Ward, located at 519 East 200 South, in Burley, with Bishop Matthew L. Monroe officiating. Burial will follow at Declo Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, August 25, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 East 16th Street, in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, at the church.

A webcast of the funeral service will be available and maintained at rasmussenwilson.com.

Condolences for Vicki Larsen Peterson

Comments may be screened and removed by the staff as deemed appropriate.

From RaNelle & Ron Knowles:

I was so sad to see that my dear , sweet friend Vicki had graduated to the other side, but then knew that she is so happy to be with her forever love, Brent. We had such wonderful times together, especially singing in Sweet Adeline’s for years. I loved hearing her play the piano with her special flare. Ron appreciated her uplifting cheerfulness and support on the Declo Sr & Jr. high school staff. Our hearts are so sad for you who have been left behind, because you will feel the emptiness, of not having her by your side. However, her sweet spirit will always be with you. You had exceptional parents throughout your life. They will be an anchor to the eternities as your family once again to joins together. Love to you all!

From Paul Rodgers :

A woman of grace and warmth. I admired the love Vicki showed for her beautiful family as well as the kindness she showed to me. What a blessed life she lived! My thoughts are with the Peterson family.

From Lottie Hurst :

Such a good friend since the first day we met at church in Declo , me,pries of all the school and church activities we shared with our children , plus Book Club and all activities associated with Declo

From Tonya (Hitt) Zollinger:

So my heart breaks for your family. Some of my fondest memories are in the cinder block house with Gini. Vicki, you will be missed but never forgotten.

From Wilma and Dennis Frandsen :

In the short time that we knew Vicki, she was able to leave an indelible impression of positivity and cheerfulness on our memories.

From L D & Jennifer Sager:

Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your dear mother. Always enjoyed her pleasant demeanor. I do not remember her ever being a “downer” or pessimistic about anything. All of us will miss her infectious laugh and jovial personality. To all of the Petersen kids I express my deepest sympathy at this time. May the Lord’s tender mercies help assuage the sadness.

From Jana Darrington :

We are so sorry for your loss! Vicki will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and bubbly personality. She was a treasured friend! We have many fond memories of her and your dad from our time together in Turkey. May you find comfort in your beautiful memories of your sweet Mother.
Tim and Jana

From Jake Zollinger:

Our deepest condolences to the Peterson family. Vicki was an amazing person, and a wonderful example to everyone. We will miss her and always remember the joy she brought to our lives.

From Heidi Lyman:

So sorry for your loss, I have very fond memories of both your parents. Thinking of all of you at this time.

From Teague Smyer :

Love Vicki and the Peterson family. I grew up with many fond memories with her. Vicki was my librarian, went to church with her, and my piano teacher for years. She was a great woman and I am sure her reunion with Brent will be very sweet !

Condolence Form

On August 22–23, 2025, the skies will host a rare Black Moon — the second new moon in a single month.

Unlike a glowing supermoon, this one will be nearly invisible, leaving the night sky darker than usual .

Perfect for stargazing, spotting constellations, or even catching the Milky Way.

It happens only once every 32–33 months — a moment ancient cultures saw as a time of renewal and transformation.

When: After sunset or before sunrise

Mark your calendars — the darkness will shine brighter than ever.

* * *

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025**

Family is Everything…

Today on face book:
Geni's post about her Mom...

"My mother was reunited with her sweetheart this week and I know my Dad reached out for her with a wink and a big smile, just as he always did.

My mom was so many things.

Mother: she was the best mom, she loved us, unconditionally. She was a safe space, our advocate, protector. My mom once told teenage me to always use her as an excuse to get out of any situation where I was uncomfortable, ie. “I can’t go, my mom will be so mad” and everyone knew that Vicki meant business. She was a true redhead, spicy and ready to rumble for her kids.

Cook: oh boy, could my mom cook…her Thanksgiving dinners are the stuff of legend, along with her pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy. She could make a beautiful meal out of the most simple ingredients. My mom was the original “farm-to-table “… it’s all we knew.

Seamstress: She made all my prom dresses…and they were amazing! She could take a picture and bring it to life. She didn’t need a pattern…she made everything special and you felt special wearing something my mom created.

Wife: she was a farmer’s wife, a bishop’s wife, a missionary wife. I know now how hard it must have been to hold down the house when my dad was gone so much. She worked side by side with my dad, often driving beet truck for him. She knew how to work hard and passed that trait to all of us. Best of all, she loved my dad. Their love story is such a gift.

Grandmother: she was the absolute best grandma! She made every one of her 30 grandchildren feel like they were the favorite. She was a “ big hugs and chocolate chip cookies” kind of grandma. She loved big and loud and with lots of chocolate milk. “Grandma Week” during every summer was the highlight of all my kids’s childhoods.

Disciple: she loved the Savior. She taught me from a very young age to go the extra mile for Him. To serve in any capacity with everything you’ve got. So proud to say that I get my “extraness” from my mother.

She loved lipstick, jewelry, false eyelashes, chocolate, and her family. I will miss her fire, her irreverence (she had just a smidge) and just being with her. See you soon Mommy.

Families are truly forever. "

* * *
* * *

* * * * * * ***

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025

Family is Everything…

Sunday

**** I am so thankful for The Plan of Salvation and the Atonement of Jesus Christ that makes this

Great Plan operational.

At the end of this
August 24th,
I pray you have had a restful, peaceful, and spiritual Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as   my 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.

* *

Jesus Christ came to earth as The Only Begotten of the Father and fulfilled the Atonement. He is the Redeemer of all.

“An omnicompetent God leaves all mortals free to choose, but how grateful we should be that God chose long, long ago to rescue and to resurrect all His children through the Atonement of His Son. Nevertheless, some reject and many are indifferent to these and other divine beckonings, mostly because they are too caught up in the cares of the world. They are strangers to the Savior, who is far from the thoughts and intents of their hearts.”
Neal A Maxwell
How Choice a Seer!

    Revelation 19:16: -- "And he hath on his vesture and on
his thigh a name written,
KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS".

* * *
* * *
I am thankful for the guidance of the Holy Ghost as the third member of the Godhead.
Walt said to me once: "I look forward to thanking the Holy Ghost in person when I get to Heaven. I don't think we give Him enough credit for all He does."

* * * * *
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.
“Keep on the covenant path,”                                        “Gather Israel,”                                                                    “Let God prevail,”                                                                “Build bridges of understanding,”                                “Give thanks,”                                                            “Increase your faith in Jesus Christ,”                                “Take charge of your testimony,”                                        and “Become a peacemaker.”
Russell M. Nelson
* * *  * * *
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. Because of the restored Priesthood Temple Ordinances families can be sealed for eternity.

* * *
Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Eileen Petersen
August 24, 2025


Next week ...
August 25-31, 2025**

Sunrise: 6: 48a.m. Sunset: 8:09 p.m.

September 1-7, 2025
September 8-14, 2025
September 15-21, 2025
September 22-28, 2025
September 29-October 5, 2025

October 6-12, 2025
October 13-19, 2025
October 20-26, 2025
October 27-November 2, 2025

November 3-9, 2025
November 10-16, 2025
November 17-23, 2025
November 24-30, 2025

December 1-7, 2025
December 8-14, 2025
December 15-21, 2025
December 22-28 2025
December 27, 2025 - January 4, 2026

January 5-11, 2026
January 12-18, 2026
January 19-25, 2026
January 26-February 1, 2026

February 2-8, 2026
February 9-15, 2026
February 16-22, 2026
February 23-March 1, 2026

March , 2026

JANUARY
FEBrUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
September
SEPTEMBER
October
October
November
NovembER
DECEMBER

WEPR HX...

LAST YEAR JUNE 25, 2024

xxx xxx

TRACES OF TIME . . .

{Last week: Scroll to end click "Older Posts" at bottom right.}
AUGUST 25-september 1, 2025
Stay on the Covenant Path
to reach the
Tree of Life

A wise person once said,
"Every society will be judged by
how it treats the least fortunate."
"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly...
TIME...
On this blog I share with family and friends my thoughts, doings, what interests me, and--at times--tributes to my eternal sweetheart, Walt, who graduated to heaven on 8-21-2020.
*All that I am or ever hope to be,
I not only owe to my

angel mother and father,

...but to my wonderful husband,
Walter Ray Petersen.

Walt called himself...
"The last of the old-time country doctors."

He delivered about 4,000 babies, among fixing broken hips, other surgeries, and even made house calls.As Janie said in his obituary:"He healed many hearts, heads, hands, and everything in-between."
In the 1950s you had to be 20 to serve a mission. This is Walt in August 1954, on the day he was set apart in Salt Lake City
to be a missionary.

One of Walt's happiest of happy places was as the pilot flying...
Our first plane was a piper Cherokee...
Then in a six-seater Cessna high-wing, turbo-charged airplane. 4824 Foxtrot was the call number {he owned with two partners).
We were blessed to serve 4 missions together--First:July 1995-July 1998
       Mission President and wife of the   Mexico Merida Mission - Yucatan* * * Mar 2005-Feb 2007Area Medical Advisor - Central America Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama12 missions - 2,000 missionaries.* * Sep 2008-Mar 2010Area Medical Advisor - South America So.Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay14 missions - 2300 missionaries * *
July 2014-Nov 2018Temple President and Temple MatronSan Salvador El Salvador Temple*** * This totaled 9 1/2 years out of theUnited States.Grampa Petersen told our grandchildren that the Prophet said: "If you love your grandchildrfen, serve a mission,"To which g-dau Ashley asked:"How many?"
* *Walt was also a carpenter at heart--like his carpenter father, Ray Petersen.

This blog is...Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen...
  ...their spouses--Julie, John, Jennifer, Jerry--our 39 grandchildren--8 spouses of G-C, and 8 great-grandchildren--for a posterity of 71.
TRACES OF TIME . . .
Week of
  AUGUST 25-september 1, 2025

MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025
Family is Everything…

Sunrise: 6: 48a.m. Sunset: 8:09 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025

Family is Everything…

Today

* * *

MOVIE NIGHT

The Classics... {16}**
MOBY DICK- version
Gary

* * ***

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2025

Family is Everything…
...and so are friends!
Lunch Bunch was at

* * * * *

* * * * * * *
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025
Family is Everything…

* * *

* * *
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025

Family is Everything…

Happy

* * *
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025**

Family is Everything…

To

* * ***

* * * * * * *

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31**, 2025

Family is Everything…

Sunday

**** I am so thankful for The Plan of Salvation and the Atonement of Jesus Christ that makes this

Great Plan operational.

At the end of this
August 31st,
I pray you have had a restful, peaceful, and spiritual Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as   my 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.

* *

Jesus Christ came to earth as The Only Begotten of the Father and fulfilled the Atonement. He is the Redeemer of all.

“An omnicompetent God leaves all mortals free to choose, but how grateful we should be that God chose long, long ago to rescue and to resurrect all His children through the Atonement of His Son. Nevertheless, some reject and many are indifferent to these and other divine beckonings, mostly because they are too caught up in the cares of the world. They are strangers to the Savior, who is far from the thoughts and intents of their hearts.”
Neal A Maxwell
How Choice a Seer!

    Revelation 19:16: -- "And he hath on his vesture and on
his thigh a name written,
KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS".

* * *
* * *
I am thankful for the guidance of the Holy Ghost as the third member of the Godhead.
Walt said to me once: "I look forward to thanking the Holy Ghost in person when I get to Heaven. I don't think we give Him enough credit for all He does."

* * * * *
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.
“Keep on the covenant path,”                                        “Gather Israel,”                                                                    “Let God prevail,”                                                                “Build bridges of understanding,”                                “Give thanks,”                                                            “Increase your faith in Jesus Christ,”                                “Take charge of your testimony,”                                        and “Become a peacemaker.”
Russell M. Nelson
* * *  * * *
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. Because of the restored Priesthood Temple Ordinances families can be sealed for eternity.

* * *
Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Eileen Petersen
August 31, 2025


Next week ...
September 1-7, 2025**

September 8-14, 2025
September 15-21, 2025
September 22-28, 2025
September 29-October 5, 2025

October 6-12, 2025
October 13-19, 2025
October 20-26, 2025
October 27-November 2, 2025

November 3-9, 2025
November 10-16, 2025
November 17-23, 2025
November 24-30, 2025

December 1-7, 2025
December 8-14, 2025
December 15-21, 2025
December 22-28 2025
December 27, 2025 - January 4, 2026

January 5-11, 2026
January 12-18, 2026
January 19-25, 2026
January 26-February 1, 2026

February 2-8, 2026
February 9-15, 2026
February 16-22, 2026
February 23-March 1, 2026

March , 2026

JANUARY
FEBrUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
September
SEPTEMBER
October
October
November
NovembER
DECEMBER

WEPR HX...

LAST YEAR JUNE 25, 2024

Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)