TRACES OF TIME . . .
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OctobeR 20-26, 2025
"Every society will be judged byhow it treats the least fortunate.""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.*All that I am or ever hope to be,I not only owe to my
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.
Family... From 1963 to 1974 we hadseven and called that heaven...


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...2 gg-c due in 2026.
Week ofOctober 20-26, 2025
October Birthday THIS WEERK...
26 – William “Will” Joseph Petersen (2008) “17”
TRACES OF TIME . . .
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...2 gg-c due in 2026.
October Birthday THIS WEERK...
26 – William “Will” Joseph Petersen (2008) “17”
TRACES OF TIME . . .
Week of
Octobe 20-26, 2025
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025Family is Everything…. Sunrise: 7:44 a.m. Sunset 6:40 p.m.
Carol drove me.When we pulled up there were no other cars.Then Carol remembered they had said last week there was no class on Oct 21 because new carpet was being put in, which a note on the door today confirmed.The note also said a reminder email had been sent, which neither of us had seen.And I missed class last week when I was in Las Vegas with Janie visiting Aimee & Michael.
A nice cool Autumn day...
Riggy and Bridger cominghome from schoolafter the Fall Breaklast Thursday,Friday, and Monday.
*** *** *** A freind from burley-- Janet, Gordie's wife...Retirement Party!
Join us in the Cassia Regional Hospital cafeteria at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 20 as we celebrate the remarkable career of Janet Hansen and wish her well in retirement!
After 34 years of dedicated service, Janet is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, mentorship, and compassionate care.
Her journey began in 1985 at L.A. County Hospital and led her to Cassia Regional in 1990, where she officially launched her career as an ICU nurse in 1991.
From her time in the ICU to her role as a Hospital Educator, Janet has shaped the lives of patients, colleagues, and nursing students alike. She’s been a leader, a teacher, and a tireless advocate for quality care.
Let’s honor Janet’s incredible contributions and send her off with love and gratitude. We hope to see you there! 
#CassiaRegional #RetirementCelebration #ThankYouJanet #HealthcareHeroes #NursingLegacy
TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 21, 2025
Retirement Party! Join us in the Cassia Regional Hospital cafeteria at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 20 as we celebrate the remarkable career of Janet Hansen and wish her well in retirement!
After 34 years of dedicated service, Janet is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, mentorship, and compassionate care.
Her journey began in 1985 at L.A. County Hospital and led her to Cassia Regional in 1990, where she officially launched her career as an ICU nurse in 1991.
From her time in the ICU to her role as a Hospital Educator, Janet has shaped the lives of patients, colleagues, and nursing students alike. She’s been a leader, a teacher, and a tireless advocate for quality care.
Let’s honor Janet’s incredible contributions and send her off with love and gratitude. We hope to see you there!
#CassiaRegional #RetirementCelebration #ThankYouJanet #HealthcareHeroes #NursingLegacy
TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 21, 2025