TRACES OF TIME . . .
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Octobe 13-19, 2025
Stay on the Covenant Pathto reach theTree of Life
A wise person once said, "Every society will be judged byhow 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
TIME...
angel mother and father,
...but to my wonderful husband,Walter Ray Petersen.
Walt called himself...
"The last of the old-time country doctors."
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-- second only to being with me and our children--was as a 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 the plane with two partners).
We were blessed to serve 4 missions together--FIRST MISSIONJuly 1995-July 1998 3 YEARS
Mission President and wife of the Mexico Merida Mission - YucatanCancun was in our Mission.We drove 3,000 miles each month to Zone conferences and to interview the missionaries.*** *** ***SECOND MISSION Mar 2005-Feb 20072 YEARSArea Medical Advisor - Central America Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama.We lived in Guatemala City.we went to a differant country each month.12 missions - 2,000 missionaries.*** *** ***THIRD MISSIONSep 2008-Mar 20101 1/2 YEARSArea Medical Advisor - South America So.Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay14 missions - -2300 missionaries*** *** ***
FOURTH MISSIONJuly 2011 -Nov 20143 YEARS 3 MONTHS
Temple President and Temple MatronSan Salvador El Salvador TempleDedicated Aug 21, 2011*** *** ***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--10 spouses of G-C, and with a new gg-son 8-28-'25 = 9 great-grandchildren--for a posterity of 73...two gg-c due in 2026...
Week ofOctober 13-19, 2025
**October Birthdays16 – Jacob “Jake” Thad Petersen (2002) “23”
TRACES OF TIME . . .
Temple President and Temple MatronSan Salvador El Salvador TempleDedicated Aug 21, 2011*** *** ***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.
...their spouses--Julie, John, Jennifer, Jerry--our 39 grandchildren--10 spouses of G-C, and with a new gg-son 8-28-'25 = 9 great-grandchildren--for a posterity of 73...two gg-c due in 2026...
16 – Jacob “Jake” Thad Petersen (2002) “23”
TRACES OF TIME . . .
Week of
OctobeR 13-19, 2025
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025Family is Everything…. Sunrise: 7: a.m. Sunset 7: p.m.-
Las Vegas...Oct 13-15
with Janie...
Las Vegas - Oct 2025 - Rexburg - Las Vegas = 659 miles
Rexburg-Saratoga Springs = 273
Saratoga Springs-Las Vegas = 390 Miles
The
Mormon settlement of Las Vegas occurred in 1855. A group of 30
missionaries led by William Bringhurst arrived on June 14, 1855, to establish a
fort and a way station for travelers between Salt Lake City and California.
They built a 150-foot square adobe fort and the settlement served as a mission
and a mail stop until it was abandoned in 1857.
- Date: The mission was established in 1855.
- Leaders: William Bringhurst was appointed president
of the mission.
- Mission: The goal was to establish a halfway station
for travelers on the Old Spanish Trail and to convert local Paiute Native
Americans to the LDS faith.
- Construction: The missionaries built an adobe fort and
began farming and cultivating gardens.
- Abandonment: The mission was abandoned in 1857 due to
conflicts and supply issues, particularly related to the Utah War.
- The Old Mormon Fort: Birthplace of Las Vegas, Nevada (Teaching with
Historic Places)
Jun 8, 2023 — In 1855, Brigham Young, the leader of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Salt Lake City, selected 30
me...
National Park Service (.gov)
Las Vegas - 2025
Family
Las Vegas - 2025
Las Vegas - 2025
Las Vegas - 2025
Las Vegas - 2025
Just past the 'Welcome towas the McCurran InternationalAirport...On the other side ofthe airport...
...we found a unique,old-fashioned dinerto eat supper...
...a hamburger forjust $8--simpleand delicious likefrom my teens...
...and the music wasfrom the 1950's..."When I Fall in Love,""...Hound Dog,""Sentimental Journey,"and more.
Driving back to ourhotel...goingthe opposite directionalong the strip...
A public gondola ride at The Venetian in Las Vegas costs $39 per person, while a private ride is $156. Special pricing of $34 per person is sometimes available on select dates, and photo packages start at $40. The Venetian is the location for this attraction, not the Bellagio. - Public ride: $39 per person
- Private ride: $156
- Special pricing: $34 per person on certain dates (check the website for details)
- Photo packages: Starting at $40
- Note: The gondola rides are at The Venetian, not the Bellagio
TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 14, 2025
The Mormon settlement of Las Vegas occurred in 1855. A group of 30 missionaries led by William Bringhurst arrived on June 14, 1855, to establish a fort and a way station for travelers between Salt Lake City and California.
They built a 150-foot square adobe fort and the settlement served as a mission
and a mail stop until it was abandoned in 1857.
- Date: The mission was established in 1855.
- Leaders: William Bringhurst was appointed president
of the mission.
- Mission: The goal was to establish a halfway station
for travelers on the Old Spanish Trail and to convert local Paiute Native
Americans to the LDS faith.
- Construction: The missionaries built an adobe fort and
began farming and cultivating gardens.
- Abandonment: The mission was abandoned in 1857 due to
conflicts and supply issues, particularly related to the Utah War.
- The Old Mormon Fort: Birthplace of Las Vegas, Nevada (Teaching with
Historic Places)
Jun 8, 2023 — In 1855, Brigham Young, the leader of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Salt Lake City, selected 30
me...
National Park Service (.gov)
...we found a unique,
- Public ride: $39 per person
- Private ride: $156
- Special pricing: $34 per person on certain dates (check the website for details)
- Photo packages: Starting at $40
- Note: The gondola rides are at The Venetian, not the Bellagio
TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 14, 2025
Family is Everything…
Family is Everything
Las Vegas...Oct 13-15
with Janie... Aimee & MiChael...
the mob...museum
Tuiesday night...
*** *** ***
oUR FRIEND,
mARCIA oGDEN
GRADUATED TO HEAVEN
Marcia
Ogden
July
23, 1949 -
October 14, 2025
Marcia Hammond Ogden, 76, died October 14, 2025, in Provo,
Utah, of complications related to osteoporosis. She died at home surrounded by
her husband, children, siblings, and others.
Born July 23, 1949, to Opal Kneil Hammond and Mona Savage
Hammond in Billings, Montana. Married Daniel Kelly Ogden on December 18, 1976,
in Oakland California Temple.
Survived by husband and four children: Sara Ogden Browne
(Jared), Daniel Ogden (Samantha), Elizabeth Ogden Agle (Dan), and Joseph Ogden;
as well as twelve grandsons (Caleb Floyd, Soren Agle, Anders Agle, Ari Frye,
Jude Frye, Karsten Agle, Gideon Frye, Oskar Agle, Maxwell Frye, Jesper Agle,
Douglas Ogden, Magnus Agle – plus one more Ogden boy on his way) and three
granddaughters (Denali Frye, Penny Ogden, Diana Ogden).
Graduated in 1972 from Brigham Young University with a
degree in Elementary Education. Served mission to Spain from 1973-1975. Upon
her marriage to DKO, they moved to Israel where he earned a masters degree,
then served as an administrator at BYU’s Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern
Studies for a span of 14 years. Over the years in Jerusalem she served as
Relief Society president (twice), Young Women’s president, Primary president,
and many other capacities.
Gave birth to three of their four children in Jerusalem,
qualifying for the title “A Mother in Israel.” Returning to the States, earned
a masters teaching certificate in TESL and taught at BYU’s English language
center for several years.
From 1997-2000 accompanied her husband presiding over the
Chile Santiago East Mission. From 2000-2005, taught Book of Mormon classes as
part-time faculty member at BYU. From 2006-2008 served with her husband as
leaders at the Guatemala Missionary Training Center in Central America.
Enjoyed reading, cooking, cross-stitching, family
get-togethers, BYU football, politics, and watching news reports. Especially
loved attending and serving in the House of the Lord and studying the
scriptures and preaching the gospel. Always thinking about others, and what
good she could do for them—the ultimate peacemaker.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 18th, at
11:00 am, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Edgemont 6th
Ward, 4056 Timpview Drive, Provo, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior the
service from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Interment will be in the Eastlawn Memorial Hills
Cemetery.
The following link has been provided to view Marcia's
Funeral Service via Video Recording:
Marcia Ogden's Funeral
Service Video Recording
Funeral
Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.
WEDNESDAY,
Tuiesday night...
Marcia
Ogden
July 23, 1949 -
October 14, 2025
Marcia Hammond Ogden, 76, died October 14, 2025, in Provo,
Utah, of complications related to osteoporosis. She died at home surrounded by
her husband, children, siblings, and others.
Born July 23, 1949, to Opal Kneil Hammond and Mona Savage
Hammond in Billings, Montana. Married Daniel Kelly Ogden on December 18, 1976,
in Oakland California Temple.
Survived by husband and four children: Sara Ogden Browne
(Jared), Daniel Ogden (Samantha), Elizabeth Ogden Agle (Dan), and Joseph Ogden;
as well as twelve grandsons (Caleb Floyd, Soren Agle, Anders Agle, Ari Frye,
Jude Frye, Karsten Agle, Gideon Frye, Oskar Agle, Maxwell Frye, Jesper Agle,
Douglas Ogden, Magnus Agle – plus one more Ogden boy on his way) and three
granddaughters (Denali Frye, Penny Ogden, Diana Ogden).
Graduated in 1972 from Brigham Young University with a
degree in Elementary Education. Served mission to Spain from 1973-1975. Upon
her marriage to DKO, they moved to Israel where he earned a masters degree,
then served as an administrator at BYU’s Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern
Studies for a span of 14 years. Over the years in Jerusalem she served as
Relief Society president (twice), Young Women’s president, Primary president,
and many other capacities.
Gave birth to three of their four children in Jerusalem,
qualifying for the title “A Mother in Israel.” Returning to the States, earned
a masters teaching certificate in TESL and taught at BYU’s English language
center for several years.
From 1997-2000 accompanied her husband presiding over the
Chile Santiago East Mission. From 2000-2005, taught Book of Mormon classes as
part-time faculty member at BYU. From 2006-2008 served with her husband as
leaders at the Guatemala Missionary Training Center in Central America.
Enjoyed reading, cooking, cross-stitching, family
get-togethers, BYU football, politics, and watching news reports. Especially
loved attending and serving in the House of the Lord and studying the
scriptures and preaching the gospel. Always thinking about others, and what
good she could do for them—the ultimate peacemaker.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 18th, at
11:00 am, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Edgemont 6th
Ward, 4056 Timpview Drive, Provo, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior the
service from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Interment will be in the Eastlawn Memorial Hills
Cemetery.
The following link has been provided to view Marcia's
Funeral Service via Video Recording:
Marcia Ogden's Funeral
Service Video Recording
Funeral
Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.
OCTOBER 15, 2025
Family is Everything…...and so are friends!Las Vegas...Oct 13-15with Janie...
Virgin River Gorge
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025Family is Everything…Happy Birthday16 – Jacob “Jake” Thad Petersen (2002) “23”
*** *** ***
*** *** ***FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 17, 2025
Family is Everything…
Janie, Shawn flying,to Shanghai, China
JANIE,
SHAWN – SHANGHAI, CHINA –
OCT. 17-25 – SAT-SAT TO VISIT HUDSON
HER EMAIL 7:30 AM SAT MORNING HERE:
We made it to Shanghai and Hudson picked us up from the
airport. We did a driving tour of downtown, skyscrapers like Manhattan.
Authentic noodles for dinner. It’s 9:30 pm Sat here so we are going to bed, we can’t
keep our eyes open any longer!
*** *** ***SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 18, 2025
JANIE,
SHAWN – SHANGHAI, CHINA –
OCT. 17-25 – SAT-SAT TO VISIT HUDSON
HER EMAIL 7:30 AM SAT MORNING HERE:
We made it to Shanghai and Hudson picked us up from the
airport. We did a driving tour of downtown, skyscrapers like Manhattan.
Authentic noodles for dinner. It’s 9:30 pm Sat here so we are going to bed, we can’t
keep our eyes open any longer!
Family is Everything…
Noa & Kathryn wedding at Mount Timpanogos Templeand reception at Saratoga Springs...
Several friends from Mozambique living inUtah served a fullbuffet of theirnative food...
Noa & Kathryn
Cortney & Stephen
Gary and Steve drove me there...
Congratulations to the newlyweds... May all the clocks tick off an eternity of happiness for you together...
*** *** ***Supper at Bro Casa...
Jen, Anna, Adam--
here from Minnesota--,Steve, Gary and Jenny
Grama Petersen
Jenny brought a delicious,
homemade apple pie.
Thanks, Jenny.
...then watching
BYU vs Utah
Utes favored by 3 points.
No. 15 BYU edges
No. 23 Utah 24-21
for third straight
Holy
War victory
PROVO, Utah -- — Bear Bachmeier had 229 yards of offense while
throwing for a touchdown and running for another score to rally No. 15 BYU to a
24-21 victory over No. 23 Utah on Saturday night.
LJ Martin added 122 yards on the ground
to help the Cougars (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) remain unbeaten and beat their Holy War
rivals for a third straight time.
BYU has won three straight in the rivalry series for the first
time since winning four straight from 1989 to 1992.
COUGAR FANS STORM THE FIELD
When they were all on the
field, you could not see
any green grass--
only solid
blue!
COACH KALANI SITAKE
WE WON!
*** *** ****** *** *** *** *** *** ***
*** *** ***
PROVO, Utah -- — Bear Bachmeier had 229 yards of offense while
throwing for a touchdown and running for another score to rally No. 15 BYU to a
24-21 victory over No. 23 Utah on Saturday night.
LJ Martin added 122 yards on the ground
to help the Cougars (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) remain unbeaten and beat their Holy War
rivals for a third straight time.
BYU has won three straight in the rivalry series for the first
time since winning four straight from 1989 to 1992.
COUGAR FANS STORM THE FIELD
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 19, 2025
Family is Everything…
Sunday
Saratoga Springs 3RD WARD
Gospel Doctrine
Camie is the most
powerful teacher I
have ever had to
help me feel closer
to the Savior and
want to serve
Him better.
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Thanks for taking my
Sunday photo...
Thank you for giving
me a ride home,
MaryAnn.
This afternoon...
** *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 October 19th,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 Dallin H. Oaks 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. 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 PetersenOctober 19, 2025
Next week ...
Camie is the most
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I pray you have had a restful, peaceful, and spiritual Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as my testimony to you...
Neal A Maxwell
How Choice a Seer!
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