Condolences for Dr. Joseph R. Petersen
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From Paul & Susan Young:
Linda, Kim, Cortney, Marci, Megan, Trevor and Ashley, we truly mourn with you! Our families were blessed to be neighbors for a while when our children were young and they had so many memories together. But it all started when Joe and Paul were roommates in college, a friendship that spanned decades, and was especially meaningful serving in the Twin Falls Temple together. We were so impressed with the early Wednesday morning shift, where Joe and Linda served so faithfully, with no excuses. We knew there were times Joe was helping people during the night in the ER, but his love of the Lord gave him extra energy to serve the whole morning in the temple. Dr. Joe gave his all in every aspect of his life on earth. He will be greatly missed, but left a lasting legacy to inspire us in our own lives.
From Cousin Tillie and Brad:
Joe was a good man, father, and husband and treated everyone with kindness and respect. May his spirit soar. He will be missed.
From Roger and Vickie Holmes:
We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind, and carrying person and doctor as well. I enjoyed the years I got to work with him in the E.R. He was one of a kind . He will be missed on earth, and heaven is lucky to have him now. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and Dr. Joe.
From Nancy K Vansant:
So very sorry for everyone's loss! Dr. Joe and Miss Linda were the best people to work for!! They truly are the best to their Employees.
From Laurie Braegger Keene:
Dr. Joe was one of the best I worked with in 25 years in ERs. Heaven gained a great one in Dr. Joe.
From Brad Barlow:
My thoughts and prayers for his dear wife and family. I have many fond memories of Dr. Joe during my younger years. I went through an injury or two during basketball and football. I remember he always referred to me as baby Huey. I didn’t understand until later exactly what that meant.
He is a great man and will definitely be missed.
From Rod and Rose Draper:
Words can’t express our love and gratitude to Dr. Joe. What an awesome man and we have been so very blessed to receive his goodness and his care going over and beyond anything we could have ever hoped for or expected. Our entire family has received his care and service from his office calls to his home visits. Our daughter, Carrie, learned so much from Dr. Joe as she started her nursing career. The surgeries we each received by Dr. Joe were always so compassionate and caring. We have been so very blessed to not only have known our dear Dr. Joe but to be able to be considered his friend! Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to his dear family at this sad time.
From Andrea Jolley:
Dr. Joe Peterson,
An amazing person, doctor, friend, and an example to many.
He served so many of our family members and extended family members. You could always count on Dr. Joe.
His love for others, the time he took to listen to his patients, and still be a wonderful gentleman will not be forgotten.
Our prayers are with his incredible family.
With sincere sympathy for a great person! We will miss you, Dr.Joe.
With heartfelt thanks for all you did for us.
Tim and Andrea Jolley
From Autumn Rodriquez :
Dr.Joe was so good to me. My heart goes out to your family in this difficult time. He was always so encouraging and stood up for me in hard times when I couldn’t stand up for myself. I saw how kind and caring he was to his patients when I worked for him. He let me shadow a few surgeries and it was an amazing experience. Truly an inspiration to me and I’m so blessed to have the experiences I had with him. He was one of a kind and touched so many lives forever.
From durg perron:
Linda, thank you. Our lives were enriched for 13 of those 15 years in the Temple, Joe gave me a place to get my eyes fixed 3 weeks after I first met him & our weekly meetings with you two was as close to heaven as one can get. Thanks for the support of our yearly pizza parties, sure glad this is an Eternal thing.
From Charles Stewart:
My sincere condolences to Linda and Dr. Peterson’s family. I especially remember our association in medical school and traveling with Kim and Courtney in the station wagon with the dog from Mexico to Utah/Idaho. I was welcomed completely as a family member. (I did contribute lemon ice cream.) Such a generous kind and truly Christian family, a celestial family. May the Lord watch over you.
From Joel Rogers:
After a late night surgery I would find Dr. Joe quietly playing on the computer in the Radiology Department. He was often preparing to go to CRMC for another emergency case. If not I had to encourage him to just go home and relax. I always felt he was catching up and there wasn't enough time in the day. He treated me as an equal and I enjoyed working with him.
From Yolanda Garcia:
From Yolanda, I was having trouble with bursitis and he applied a shot and it helped right away. Thank you Dr. Peterson, it worked. My heart goes out to the family, he was a good doctor. God bless you and your family.
From Merla Denaughel:
I loved Dr Joe. He was so kind and caring. He did both of my knees at the same time. He was so caring and he did a great job, I still am walking on my legs. I will always remember him.
From Kaylyn Petersen:
I am truly grateful & blessed for Daddy Uncle Dr. Joe. My Dad Pete was Joe's oldest Brother. Dad passed half my Life 30 yrs ago. Uncle Joe & Aunt Linda took me under their wings. I traveled with them to Brazil Europe Africa & Hawaii. Every trip was educational spiritual & a family bonding experience. When I was a little girl my Mom Shirley took me to the Primary Childrens Hospital to see Joe. Since then Dr. Joe has helped me through all my illnesses over my Lifetime. He would never allow me to pay for his medical services. He wasn't showing favoritism. He helped hundreds of people within our community with medical costs & made house visits! Joseph R Petersen served our Savior served our Country served his Family & served the community. His Life was of service with his eternal partner Linda right by his side doing the same. I have great Admiration Respect & Love for the Joseph & Linda Petersen Family. He was an Angel on Earth & now My Guardian Angel.
From Eileen Heins:
Dr Joe will be greatly missed in this community. He was so caring toward his patients and his employees. A font of knowledge and always had a joke or a magic trick for his patients. I remember many a late night working because he didn't want anyone to not get the care they needed, orthopedic or otherwise. I learned a lot working for him. Linda and family, may God give you comfort and peace. Eileen and Steve Heins
From Dr B Boehmer :
Always enjoyed Dr Joe. When I moved here 30 years ago he was very supportive and a great friend. Blessing to call him my friend. May the Savior's Atonement comfort all with our loss of Dr. Joe.
From RaNelle & Ron Knowles:
Dear Dr. Joe’s “graduation” will leave a huge void in our community & World. No kinder or more generous a man could be found anywhere ! We will miss his big smile & loving demeanor. May his sweet family be blessed with peace & understanding in the days ahead. We share your sorrow.
From Kevin Dayley:
The man was truly an angel from heaven. He truly was sincere cared about everybody around him, including his patients that he helped physically, mentally, and financially - bottom line. He was an awesome person.
From Emily Hansen :
Thank you for taking the time to know me. May the memories comfort your family as they adjust to this new way of life. Families are forever!
From Marjorie Jensen :
I will never forget when I went into have my surgery done for carpal tunnel. As he came into to speak with me before going in, he said, "Are we doing one or two." Oh, I said, "Let's just get them both done at the same time." He said, "Are you sure" I said, "Oh yes." Little did I realize I wouldn't be able to do literally anything; but I would do it again. A very nice man. A very good caring Doctor. RIP. A job well done.
From Linda Jentzsch Nay:
Dr. Joe was a wonderful person to work with. He always had a smile. When I needed my own surgery, he was great. To Linda and your family, I leave my heartfelt love and sympathy.
From Pamala Parish Ruby:
Linda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the knowledge that families are forever.
From Jean Neiwert Hartwig:
Joe, where does one begin to express what he meant to my family! We were all kids together. He came back to Burley to practice six months before my farm accident! He was like an angel when I saw him. He literally saved my leg and life! Our medical paths crossed again when my husband, David, was in grave difficulties with kidney failure! He literally kept him alive for the next few years. Private, uncharged for, hospital care when we met you in the evenings there. The house calls you made. The compassion you showed to my daughter Camille! You always carried a positive attitude even when the situation was dire. And finally a pallbearer at my husband’s funeral. Your love and compassion to the very end was never over looked or forgotten. Linda, you and your family are missing him deeply. I pray for the Lord's comfort for you.
From Colleen Carson:
From the Class of ‘63 at BHS: Dr. Joe and his wife, Linda, were so generous in aiding us to have some really stellar class reunions. He provided the best cheesecake and, at our last reunion, his sweet family served a light buffet. He is a wonderful man, loyal to our community, and generous with his time and resources so often that will never be known. Rest in peace our dear friend.
Colleen Carson
Reunion Committee Member
From Carol Anderson:
Years ago my son broke his arm, a buckle break. Dr. Joe was so good with my son and one day while I was in the office with my son, I told Dr. Joe about breaking my arm when I was young. He took an xray of my arm and Dr. Joe showed me and my son and we talked about bones. Such a kind and generous man. Deepest sympathy to his family and to Council President Seely!
From Kathy and Milt Banner:
To say Joe was wonderful is such an understatement. He was one of my first friends when we moved to the area. We shared the experiences of working and living in the Norfolk Virginia area around the same time, knowing some of the same people. We were treated like family and feel honored to have known him and his family. Our hearts go out to you and are grateful to have been a part of his amazing life and career.
From Cathi Webb:
I love Dr. Joe and his family so much. He literally saved my life! I will forever be grateful for him and his sweet wife.
From dr peter and marjie reedy :
What a loss. Dr Joe & I worked as colleagues for many years; he was truly a gifted physician, and more importantly a wonderful human being.
Our thoughts and condolences to Linda & family.
From DeAnn Schmalz Kelly:
Deepest condolences and sympathy to Linda, Kim, and the rest of the Peterson family. My late mom, Jo Ann Schmalz, thought an awful lot of Dr. Peterson during her tenure as the medical social worker at Cassia Memorial Hospital in the late 80s. His medical expertise and compassion were always welcome to any situation warranted.
The rest of my own and extended family, including my Dad, Charles Schmalz, wish you comfort during this difficult time. God bless.
From Johanna Anderson:
Dr. Joe was one of the kindest and most generous people I have had the pleasure to know. I had the great opportunity to work with him at the hospital and the surgery center, and he was the greatest “boss” ever. And many times he was our doctor helping take care of all our families’ orthopedic accidents! He and Linda have done so much for the community, and he has taken his skills to other countries to help those without the benefit of needed surgeries and health care. He will be missed by so many. May his family be blessed with comfort and the knowledge that he was such a wonderful example to many.
From Lela Vallejo :
My condolences to you Linda & family. Rest in peace Dr. Joe, you will always & forever be my hero!
From Julie & Roger Reynolds:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe lead an amazing life of service to his family, patients, and the community. Rest in peace, Joe and May God bless the family left behind.
From Roger and Vickie Holmes:
We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind, and carrying person and doctor as well. I enjoyed the years I got to work with him in the E.R. He was one of a kind . He will be missed on earth, and heaven is lucky to have him now. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and Dr. Joe.
From Suzan Tatlor:
My deepest condolences to Linda and Dr. Joe’s family . He taught me so much when I was a new graduate from nursing school. He was always so kind to all his patients and their families. He will be greatly missed. Rest in the hands of the our Savior Jeaus Christ
From Elois Joseph-Pieterse:
Deepest condolences on your loss, Council President Seely and family. My family's prayers are with yours at this difficult time.
From Gaylen and Carolyn Smyer:
We are saddened to see another great man pass away. Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda and her family as they mourn the passing of a husband, father, and grandfather. Joe was viewed as a pillar of the community. I appreciated him as a physician and admired him as a man. He raised an incredible family. Dr. Joe and Linda have been deeply involved and made lasting impacts on improving our community. May the Lord comfort the Petersen family during this time of loss and may each family member be blessed with fond memories of an extraordinary man.
From Warren Bodily:
Joe and I have been friends since 1st grade. He was always dependable and a loyal friend. Through high school and BYU we stayed close. He went off to med school and I went out into the world, but we never lost touch, especially during class reunions. His caring and support of others has won him hundreds of friends, I’m blessed to be one of them. Rest well Joe, I’ll see you on the other side
From Randy & Annette Hansen:
We loved serving with the Petersons in the TF Temple. They were part of our very early morning "family."
From Loni Statham:
I will sure miss him. He was the only Dr that correctly diagnosed by illness. I will be forever grateful to him for that!
From Brenda:
My heart is sad and grateful at the same time. Dr.Joe taught me so much in the many years I worked for him., He taught me to work hard and long days never went by without a laugh, a magic trick, a prank or a good joke. His dedication to his patients and employees was always performed over and beyond. Joe and Linda have always been the best examples of service to all in our community including me and my family. Burley has had a huge change with the loss of a care taker a teacher and a friend. But no doubt he is still taking care of others. Much love and blessings of comfort to Linda and family. Love from the Draper Family
From Barry and Martha Matthews :
Dr. Joe is a great man! He was good to us and our children throughout the years as a physician and a man who has chosen to follow our Savior. We are grateful for the relationship we have with him. He has graduated from this life onto much better things. We are sorry for your loss and sadness at this time.
From The Jensen Family :
I can’t remember Joe in not being in my life! He was apart of so many journeys! Sheila and I were gift takers at Joe and Linda’s wedding ! Our mother made us dresses! This family is will always be in our hearts!! Childhood! Prayers for this loss of an amazing Dr. Joe!
From Jean Freymiller and famiky:
Linda and family- My most heartfelt condolences on Joe’s passing! He was such an extraordinary man and we loved him dearly! If there is anything we can do please let us know! We’ll be in touch! Peace and love to you all.
From Heidi Robbins :
I didn't know him but my dad was his missionary companion years ago. Sending prayers and love.
From Cindy Hotchkiss:
Oh, God bless you my friend. You will be missed.
From Roger Howarth :
I am so sorry to hear of Dr
Joe’s passing. When we had the Marina in Burley Dr. Joe
became a customer and a very good friend. He always took time to talk to me and one time he came to the Marina with his brand new Mercedes Benz automobile and he let me drive it. What a gentleman he was. What I appreciated about Dr. Joe is he was a real common person
and a gentleman. May he rest in peace. Condolences to
all his family during these hard times. I always enjoyed seeing him around.
From Dee Packer:
I am so sorry. Dr. Petersen was loved by us all. He helped everyone and was so kind. My prayers to the family.
From the Bodilys:
We are so sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
From Glenn and Susan Hunsaker :
Dear Linda and family, We were so saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a dear friend and missionary companion to Glenn. Our deepest condolences and prayers go out for your family for comfort and peace.
From Heidi robbins :
So sorry for your loss. I'm sure he took care of many.
From Joe Stringham:
Alesha, Mindy, and I send our sincere condolences and love to the family of this awesome man. He helped us so much and treated us like we were family. He had unconditional love like the Savior and our Heavenly Father. May the heavens bless his family with comfort and peace and love. He is gone physically but NEVER forgotten mentally. All our love and prayers at this time and forever. RIP Dr, Joe, Sir. Til we meet in that heavenly hospital.
From Lela Andrew:
He always made a bad day better. I came back to Burley while living in Alaska so he could do my surgery.
From Cindy Curtis Thompson:
This broke my heart to see Dr. Petersen passed. My deepest sympathy to his family. He was an amazing person, an amazing doctor, he helped so many people in the world, both medically and spiritually.
It was an honor to know him. Rest in peace Doctor.
From Michelle Howarth Andersen:
May you RIP. My forever friend . You have taught me so many things in life. I’ll never forget you.
From DeAnna Martin:
I'm so sad to hear that a good friend, doctor, and a church family member has gone home. Where do you start All in this family are amazing. He will be missed but he is out of pain. Our family loves this family. If you need anything please let me know. Linda, you are the strongest person I know. Love you, sweetheart.
From Michelle :
My deepest condolences to the Peterson family.
From Roger Graham:
Such a good man!