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It is in very tiny font: Older Posts} Week of AUGUST 24-30, 2025Stay on the Covenant Pathto reach theTree of Life"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly...
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.
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.
Dedicated to our Posterity of 78: Seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come. MONDAY,
Dedicated to our Posterity of 78: Seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come. MONDAY,
AUGUST 24, 2026
Family is Everything... Sunrise: 6: a.m. Sunset: 8: p.m.
Brian & Jencame over beforeleaving for theairport...
BRIAN & JEN – AUG 19-24
IN UTAH
Super fun seeing everyone and
having the late late discussions. Janie, I hope you made it home
safely. Thank you for that massive drive. So fun to see you.
Home again home again jigging
jig…
{Flight left SLC 1:30 pm…landed
in Nashville 5:00 their CDT…with a 45 min to 1 hour drive to Shelbyville, they
would have been home about 6:00}
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Empty Nester's Potluckat the North Clubhouse
25 came...
Clockwise from bottom left:Howard, Sharon, Lori,Larry, Lyn, Joanne,Marcus, Laura, Henry,Scott, Mark, Tammy taking photo
Clockwise from left:Diane, Nadine, Dean,Eric, Mayra, Kaye,Clyde, Julia,Carol, Eileen.
Allen & Jennie camejust after Tammytookthe photo ofus at the table.
*** *** ***Further Update to August 24 for the movieThe Odyessey thatopened July 17:
Release dates - July 6, 2026 (Odeon Luxe Leicester Square)
- July 17, 2026 (United States and United Kingdom)
Running time 173 minutes[2] Countries - United States
- United Kingdom
Language English Budget $250 million[3] Box office $1.119 billion[4][5]
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TUESDAY,
AUGUST 25, 2026Family is Everything..
Family is
Super fun seeing everyone and
having the late late discussions. Janie, I hope you made it home
safely. Thank you for that massive drive. So fun to see you.
Home again home again jigging
jig…
{Flight left SLC 1:30 pm…landed
in Nashville 5:00 their CDT…with a 45 min to 1 hour drive to Shelbyville, they
would have been home about 6:00}
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Release dates |
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|---|---|
Running time | 173 minutes[2] |
| Countries |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $250 million[3] |
| Box office | $1.119 billion[4][5] |
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Seven 
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Our Tuesday night movie wasthe last part of" Judgement at Nuremburg" from 1961.
The 1961 classic film Judgment at Nuremberg, directed by Stanley Kramer, features iconic original promotional art highlighting its star-studded cast like Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, and Judy Garland.We love our movie nights...Thanks, Gary for starting this tradition.
*** *** ***WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 26, 2026 Happy Birthday, Jen"52" today
The 1961 classic film Judgment at Nuremberg, directed by Stanley Kramer, features iconic original promotional art highlighting its star-studded cast like Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, and Judy Garland.
Lunch Bunch was
at Chili's...
13 came...
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THURSDAY,
AUGUST 27, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Life and Death
"Our time here on Earth is
short, and what we do with it matters. Every moment shapes our destiny. There
is so much work to be done, so many hearts to love and lift, and so many ways
to serve—and yet so little time. Someday, when my work here is finished, I look
forward to that homecoming. Until then, I will live with purpose, with faith,
and with hope in the promise of eternal life.
For me, death is not something to
fear—it is running into the arms of my Father. It is the moment when the
burdens of this life finally fall away, and I collapse into His embrace, safe,
whole, and home at last. Although the days can feel heavy and the hours
uncertain, they are sacred opportunities. Every trial endured, every act of
love given, and every tear shed—it all weaves into our eternal story."
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FRIDAY,
AUGUST 28, 2026
Family is
"Our time here on Earth is short, and what we do with it matters. Every moment shapes our destiny. There is so much work to be done, so many hearts to love and lift, and so many ways to serve—and yet so little time. Someday, when my work here is finished, I look forward to that homecoming. Until then, I will live with purpose, with faith, and with hope in the promise of eternal life.
For me, death is not something to fear—it is running into the arms of my Father. It is the moment when the burdens of this life finally fall away, and I collapse into His embrace, safe, whole, and home at last. Although the days can feel heavy and the hours uncertain, they are sacred opportunities. Every trial endured, every act of love given, and every tear shed—it all weaves into our eternal story."
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AUGUST 28, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Happy Birthday,
Bodie
"1"
*** *** ***H Walt's Prescott cousin,
Bill Prescott graduated
to heaven August 17 at
age 82.
His Celebration of Life
was today in Boise.
Billy
Heber "Bill" Prescott passed away on August 17, 2026, in Caldwell,
Idaho, at the age of 82.
Born on May 4, 1944, at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise, Idaho, Bill was the son
of Walter Dean Prescott and Betty Kathleen Hutson Prescott. The fifth of six
children, he grew up in Idaho with his siblings Jimmy Lee, Catherine
"Katherine" Carol, Barbara Jean, Bobbie Dean, and Betty Jo
"Jody." He graduated from Borah High School in 1962, Obituary
Obituarywhere he wrestled and competed at the state level. He went on to
graduate from Boise Junior College in 1964 and earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Idaho in 1967. He also
completed post-graduate coursework in advanced jet propulsion at the University
of Idaho and in the theory of vibrations at Utah State University.
On November 23, 1965, Bill married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Louise
Morrison, at Cole Community Church in Boise. Together they built a life
centered on family, faith, hard work, horses, and service. Their family
included their children, Tamara Jo and Thomas Lee, grandchildren Taylor, Ryan,
and Sarah, and great-grandson Abel.
Bill began his aerospace engineering career with Thiokol Corporation near
Brigham City, Utah, on June 19, 1967. Over more than 42 years with Thiokol and
its successor organizations, including ATK Space Systems, he became a respected
expert in solid rocket motor nozzle design and thrust vector control. He
contributed to major programs including Trident, Peacekeeper, Minuteman, Castor
rocket motors, NASA's Space Shuttle solid rocket motors and NASA's Artemis II.
He was an inventor on patented technologies, authored and coauthored technical
publications, mentored younger engineers, and received numerous awards and
commendations. One supervisor described him as a "walking
encyclopedia."
Bill also loved horses, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He and Sharon
trained and showed registered Quarter Horses, were longtime members of the Utah
Quarter Horse Association, and served on its Board of Directors. They also
devoted many years to 4-H, coaching and teaching young people in horsemanship,
horse judging, shooting sports, demonstrations, and leadership.
He is survived by his daughter, Tamara "Tami" Prescott Pugsley and
her husband, Aaron; his son, Thomas "Tom" Prescott and his wife,
Amber; his grandchildren, Taylor Pugsley, Ryan Prescott, and Sarah Prescott;
his great-grandson, Abel; and many extended family members and friends. He was
preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Sharon Prescott; his parents; his
infant brother, Bobbie Dean; and his sister, Barbara Jean Prescott Giddeon.
A celebration of Bill's life will be held on August 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at
Cloverdale Funeral Home. Bill will be laid to rest privately prior to the
service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to 4-H, FFA, or
other youth organizations in his honor.
Aug 28
Memorial service
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cloverdale Funeral Home
- Chapel
1100
N. Cloverdale Rd., Boise, ID 83713
mY CONDOLENCES...
We
send deep, heart-felt condolences to Tami, Tom, and their families on the
passing of Bill on 8-17-2026. He was a loved Prescott cousin to Walt and me, as
was Sharon. We loved being with them and
their family at the Bide & Rie Prescott Family Reunions. May you all receive comfort and peace from
the Savior at this time. His well-written obituary is a great tribute to his
life. Love from Eileen Albertson Petersen and family–Janie, Gary, Steve, David,
Julie, Brian, Jen…and Walt from heaven (since 8-21-2020).
*** *** ***
Dr. Bernie Beamer took over
Dr. Walter Petersen's
medical practice in
July or August 1995
when Dr. Petersen
was called as a
mission president
to the Mexico Merida
Mission - the Yucatan.
Cancun was in that
mission.
July 1995-July 1998
Celebrating Dr. Bernie
Boehmer’s Retirement
After many years of caring for patients and serving our community, Dr. Bernie
Boehmer will be retiring at the end of this week.
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, compassion, knowledge, and
countless hours he has given to his patients over the years. He has touched so
many lives and has been an important part of our community.
While we are sad to see him retire, we are excited for him to begin this next
chapter of life!
Thank you, Dr. Boehmer, for everything you have done for your patients, your
staff, and our community. You will be deeply missed!
Please join us in wishing Dr. Boehmer a very happy and well-deserved
retirement!
— BR Boehmer MD
1335 Albion Ave., Burley, ID 83318
208-878-2271
AUGUST 29, 2026
H Walt's Prescott cousin,
Bill Prescott graduated
to heaven August 17 at
age 82.
His Celebration of Life
was today in Boise.
Billy
Heber "Bill" Prescott passed away on August 17, 2026, in Caldwell,
Idaho, at the age of 82.
Born on May 4, 1944, at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise, Idaho, Bill was the son
of Walter Dean Prescott and Betty Kathleen Hutson Prescott. The fifth of six
children, he grew up in Idaho with his siblings Jimmy Lee, Catherine
"Katherine" Carol, Barbara Jean, Bobbie Dean, and Betty Jo
"Jody." He graduated from Borah High School in 1962, Obituary
Obituarywhere he wrestled and competed at the state level. He went on to
graduate from Boise Junior College in 1964 and earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Idaho in 1967. He also
completed post-graduate coursework in advanced jet propulsion at the University
of Idaho and in the theory of vibrations at Utah State University.
On November 23, 1965, Bill married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Louise
Morrison, at Cole Community Church in Boise. Together they built a life
centered on family, faith, hard work, horses, and service. Their family
included their children, Tamara Jo and Thomas Lee, grandchildren Taylor, Ryan,
and Sarah, and great-grandson Abel.
Bill began his aerospace engineering career with Thiokol Corporation near
Brigham City, Utah, on June 19, 1967. Over more than 42 years with Thiokol and
its successor organizations, including ATK Space Systems, he became a respected
expert in solid rocket motor nozzle design and thrust vector control. He
contributed to major programs including Trident, Peacekeeper, Minuteman, Castor
rocket motors, NASA's Space Shuttle solid rocket motors and NASA's Artemis II.
He was an inventor on patented technologies, authored and coauthored technical
publications, mentored younger engineers, and received numerous awards and
commendations. One supervisor described him as a "walking
encyclopedia."
Bill also loved horses, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He and Sharon
trained and showed registered Quarter Horses, were longtime members of the Utah
Quarter Horse Association, and served on its Board of Directors. They also
devoted many years to 4-H, coaching and teaching young people in horsemanship,
horse judging, shooting sports, demonstrations, and leadership.
He is survived by his daughter, Tamara "Tami" Prescott Pugsley and
her husband, Aaron; his son, Thomas "Tom" Prescott and his wife,
Amber; his grandchildren, Taylor Pugsley, Ryan Prescott, and Sarah Prescott;
his great-grandson, Abel; and many extended family members and friends. He was
preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Sharon Prescott; his parents; his
infant brother, Bobbie Dean; and his sister, Barbara Jean Prescott Giddeon.
A celebration of Bill's life will be held on August 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at
Cloverdale Funeral Home. Bill will be laid to rest privately prior to the
service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to 4-H, FFA, or
other youth organizations in his honor.
Aug 28
Memorial service
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cloverdale Funeral Home
- Chapel
1100
N. Cloverdale Rd., Boise, ID 83713
mY CONDOLENCES...
We
send deep, heart-felt condolences to Tami, Tom, and their families on the
passing of Bill on 8-17-2026. He was a loved Prescott cousin to Walt and me, as
was Sharon. We loved being with them and
their family at the Bide & Rie Prescott Family Reunions. May you all receive comfort and peace from
the Savior at this time. His well-written obituary is a great tribute to his
life. Love from Eileen Albertson Petersen and family–Janie, Gary, Steve, David,
Julie, Brian, Jen…and Walt from heaven (since 8-21-2020).
*** *** ***
Dr. Bernie Beamer took over
Dr. Walter Petersen's
medical practice in
July or August 1995
when Dr. Petersen
was called as a
mission president
to the Mexico Merida
Mission - the Yucatan.
Cancun was in that
mission.
July 1995-July 1998
 |
Celebrating Dr. Bernie Boehmer’s Retirement
After many years of caring for patients and serving our community, Dr. Bernie
Boehmer will be retiring at the end of this week.
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, compassion, knowledge, and
countless hours he has given to his patients over the years. He has touched so
many lives and has been an important part of our community.
While we are sad to see him retire, we are excited for him to begin this next
chapter of life!
Thank you, Dr. Boehmer, for everything you have done for your patients, your
staff, and our community. You will be deeply missed!
Please join us in wishing Dr. Boehmer a very happy and well-deserved
retirement!
— BR Boehmer MD
1335 Albion Ave., Burley, ID 83318
208-878-2271
|
SATURDAY,
Family is
Everything...
Rendezvousing with
SUNDAY,
AUGUST 3O, 2026
Family is
Everything
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
FAREWELL
CASSIDY BUCHANAN
ARKANSAS
BENTONVILLE
MISSION
MISSION REPORT
ZACHARY THOMPSON
Texas Dallas East Mission
5TH SUNDAY
Open House for
Cassidy
*** *** ***If you have not seen our mini-life-sketch,it is at the end of my testimony below...Redemption is equal because Christ is infinite...
-- Alma 34:14.
Glory is different because agency is real...
-- Doctrine and Covenants 93:31.
--The Bronze Serpent
SATURDAY,
Redemption is equal because Christ is infinite...
-- Alma 34:14.
Glory is different because agency is real...
-- Doctrine and Covenants 93:31.
--The Bronze Serpent
** *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 30th, 2026I 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.
*** *** ****** *** ***Heavenly Mother...
♪♫♪♪♫ "...Truth is reason;
truth eternal tells me I've a
Mother there..." ♪♫♪♪♫
--Eliza R. Snow"O, My Father"
President Dallin H.Oaks said...
"For as we have a Father in heaven, so also we have a Mother there, a glorified, exalted, ennobled Mother. That is a startling doctrine, I recognize, to some folk, and yet we ought to be governed by reason in giving consideration to this doctrine which is a revelation from God" (Sermons and Mission Services of Melvin Joseph Ballard, 205).
"For reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about a Heavenly Mother. But we have been told that the purpose of life on earth is to give us the opportunity to grow toward being like our Heavenly Father. And we know that we are children of Heavenly Parents. So we know that we have a Heavenly Mother or Mothers. But for reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about our Heavenly Mother. But we know we must have one because both men and women are working for exaltation . . ." - President Oaks
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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.
“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."
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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. 
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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.
PriesthoodAaronic andMelchizedek
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*** *** ***Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.Eileen PetersenAugust 30, 2026 "Time moves slowly, but passes quickly...
I pray you have had a restful, peaceful, and spiritual Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as my testimony to you...
♪♫♪♪♫ "...Truth is reason;
truth eternal tells me I've a
Mother there..." ♪♫♪♪♫
President Dallin H.Oaks said...
"For as we have a Father in heaven, so also we have a Mother there, a glorified, exalted, ennobled Mother. That is a startling doctrine, I recognize, to some folk, and yet we ought to be governed by reason in giving consideration to this doctrine which is a revelation from God" (Sermons and Mission Services of Melvin Joseph Ballard, 205).
"For reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about a Heavenly Mother. But we have been told that the purpose of life on earth is to give us the opportunity to grow toward being like our Heavenly Father. And we know that we are children of Heavenly Parents. So we know that we have a Heavenly Mother or Mothers. But for reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about our Heavenly Mother. But we know we must have one because both men and women are working for exaltation . . ." - President Oaks
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Neal A Maxwell
How Choice a Seer!
