Walter Ray Petersen's obituary , Passed away on August 21, 2020 in Burley, Idaho

Walter Ray Petersen

April 17, 1934 - August 21, 2020 (86 years old)

Burley, Idaho

Walter Ray Petersen's obituary , Passed away on August 21, 2020 in Burley, Idaho

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Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home

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Walter Ray Petersen

April 17, 1934 - August 21, 2020 (86 years old)

Burley, Idaho

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Walter Ray Petersen Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Walter Ray Petersen (Burley, Idaho), born in Wendell, Idaho, who passed away on August 21, 2020, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Walter Ray Petersen or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Raymond O. Petersen and Jane Prescott Petersen; his sisters, Bonnie and Phyllis; his wife Eileen Marie Albertson Petersen; his children, Mary Jane Fisher (Shawn) of Rexburg, Gary Petersen, Steven Petersen (Natalie) of Saratoga Springs, David Petersen (Julie) of Draper, Julie Peterson (John) of Saratoga Springs, Brian Petersen (Jennifer) of Shelbyville and Jennifer Brewer (Jerry) of Rochester, Minnesota; his brother Dale Petersen (Connie); and his sister-in-law Janice Robertson. He was also cherished by 39 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

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Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home



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“Dr. Petersen besides being a great friend of our family he has served the Burley area in every way I can think of. We enjoyed every opportunity we had to be in sports, especially skiing , his dog provided a companion dog to our family. He has been a wonderful spiritual leader for our family at all levels of church leadership. He served as a missionary leader in many areas of South America and as a temple President. He will be missed by his family and everyone who knew him.”


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Aug 28

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Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home
1350 E 16th St, Burley, ID 83318

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Aug 29

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Burley West Stake Center
2420 Parke Ave, Burley, ID 83318

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Aug 29

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Burley West Stake Center
2420 Parke Ave, Burley, ID 83318

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