The following is a brief write-up of my other deceased brother, Burton Peterson, an artist, who crafted these special wooden spheres. He participated in the nation’s top craft and art exhibitions where admission of the artist was through a rigorous “juried” system. As a tribute to his skill and unusual art form of creating wood balls, Mr. Peterson gained entry to several renowned exhibitions including (1) the Smithsonian Craft Show, (2) the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, and (3) the Cherry Creek Art Festival. Mr. Peterson has won “Best In Class” awards at these shows.
Burton M. Peterson passed away on May 7, 2012. After attending ISB, he returned to Washington, D.C. in 1962 and graduated from Washington-Lee High School, Arlington, VA. He attended one year at the Pratt Institute (Art School) in New York City and eventually joined the U. S. Marine Corps, and spent three years at the USMC base in Parris Island, and Cherry Point, North Carolina. Burton struggled with his life for many years, but eventually pulled himself up and spent the remaining years in Ocala, FL.
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Lovingly submitted by Gordon Peterson Class of 1964
Ronald Keith Peterson August 23, 1942 – December 1, 2021
Phoenix, AZ – It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald K. Peterson, aged 79, announces his passing after a brief battle and unexpected diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Ron died peacefully at his home in Phoenix on December 1, 2021, surrounded by his family.
Ron was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 23, 1942, son of the late Harold A. and Dona L. (Miller) Peterson. He was also predeceased by his son Thomas Peterson and Ron’s brother, Burton Peterson, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Ron is survived by his loving wife Elsa (Weinrich), and a son Lars and his wife Jennifer, as well as the grandchildren, Morgan and Logan, and a brother Gordon and his wife Doreen, and several nieces and nephews.
Ron spent his early years growing up in Minnesota and South Dakota that included fishing and hunting with his dad and two brothers. After the death of his father, his mother remarried and the newly formed family moved with his brothers to Bangkok, Thailand. Two years later Ron graduated from the International School of Bangkok in 1960. This was followed by six years at the University of Minnesota where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology and a Master’s in Public Administration. Ron was selected for an internship with the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA), Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL, where NASA delivered its most vital propulsion systems and hardware, flagship launch vehicles, world-class space systems, state-of-the-art engineering technologies and cutting-edge science and research projects. After his successful internship, Ron commenced a long career in the Federal government with NASA in Washington, D.C., during which he was immersed in high level budgetary matters during the Apollo program, which included meetings with Wernher Von Braun, NASA’s top rocket scientist and developer of the Saturn V rocket. The Apollo program was a massive national commitment by the United States to beat the Soviet Union in putting people on the Moon, which culminated in the July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 flight and the first human walking on the Moon.
Ron continued the remainder of his career in 1971 as a Legislative Analyst and his continued rise as an Executive Service level employee in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Executive Office of the President of the United States, White House, Washington, D.C. Ron’s work included finalizing the written documentation for a myriad of U. S. Congressionally passed Bills that he prepared as written documentation in support of, or for a veto of the Bill, that were forwarded to the President of the United States for his signature. Ron’s career with OMB included serving with six Presidents to include Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush one, and Clinton. After 32 years, Ron retired from the Federal government in 1998. Both Ron and his wife Elsa moved to the community of Saddle Brooke near Tucson, Arizona, where they lived for approximately 22 years. In 2020, they moved to Phoenix, AZ, to be closer to his son’s family and their two grandchildren.
Anyone who knew Ron knew that he lived life to the fullest. His modest growing up in the mid-West, led to his creating a great life for himself, his family, and friends. The unfortunate death of his father in his pre-teen year and his mother remarrying in his early teens led to his living in Thailand and experiencing life during travel to many foreign locations in Asia, the middle-East, Europe, and Russia. These experiences help implant his appreciation for the United States and his desire to work hard for what he achieved in his life. Ron was a great husband, father, brother, and friend to many. Ron’s family and many friends will deeply miss him.
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Ms. Denise Danz entered heaven on Mar. 20, 2018. She married Edward A. Cameron May 3, 2008. She is survived by son, Michael Jennings; sisters Gloria Obermark and Janet Gerardot, and brother Frank Gerardot III. She is now with parents, Frank and Hilda Gerardot, sister Jeanne Cole, nieces Debby Cole and Stacey Obermark. Her Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 31, at SETA Apts. Rec. Center 7346 Parkway Dr. La Mesa, CA. 91942 10 am- 1 pm.
Jane Reed Wilson wrote: · I was very sorry to hear that sweet Denise Gerardot (now Denise Danz), class of 1973, passed away March 20. Here is her obituary. Her younger brother Frank Gerardot had mentioned her passing on his personal timeline. Condolences and hugs to her family.
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This past Sunday, Dad passed away at home surrounded by family. He is finally at peace.
For those unaware of his story, Tommy was unexpectedly diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in July. He faced his prognosis with courage, even choosing to undergo multiple rounds of chemo. He fought a long and hard battle up until the very end. We are all so very proud of him.
Mom encapsulated Dad so perfectly the other day when she said “Tommy was a force.” Dad was a force; he loved life and took every opportunity to live it fully.
Tommy will be buried at Arlington National Cemetary outside of Washington D.C. (date unknown).
In the meantime, Devon Mack and I are working diligently on securing the best plot there is (per dad’s requests, a plot on a hill with a view and a tree for shade) ❤️
Erin Mack is with Tom Mack
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Dad will be buried with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on July 6th at 3pm. Long before his cancer diagnosis, dad often spoke about how honored he felt to be buried at Arlington. This day will be incredibly special to us, as it was to him. We welcome anyone who would like to share it with us.
Following the funeral at Arlington, there will be a reception at a nearby location (details provided later).
For those interested in attending the reception after Arlington, we kindly ask that you message me or Devon Mack so we can book an appropriately sized space.
To those who have texted, called and sent cards to share their kind words and memories of dad over the past 5 weeks, we thank you ❤️
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Kevin Desnoyers October 15, 1957 – February 16, 2022
Kevin D. Desnoyers, born in New Haven Connecticut, died of sudden cardiac failure in Fort Worth, Texas on February 16, 2022 at the young age of 64. His passing is mourned by his four children who were the light of his life. Jeremy (Magen) Desnoyers Mineral Wells, Texas. Danielle (Brandon) Blevins Wichita, Kansas. Kevin Desnoyers Jr. Fort Worth, Texas and John Desnoyers Fort Worth, Texas. Loving grandfather of Liam, Lucas, Malachi, Ellissa, and Iris. Loving brother of Linda (Steven) Mandel Las Cruces, New Mexico and Richard J. Desnoyers Shawano, Wisconsin. His parents Richard and Margaret (Powers) Desnoyers, brother Roland Desnoyers and Mr. Bean preceded him in death.
Kevin was a smiling, happy person growing up in Paris, Naples, Chicago and Bangkok. He graduated from Adlai Stevenson High School in 1975. He attended Western Illinois University. Upon moving to Dallas in 1985 with GTE he put down roots, enjoying the warmer weather, golfing and of course attending baseball games. He spent his later years frequenting the theatre to watch movies on the big screen. His kind heart brought smiles to others everyday, rain or shine from lightening someone’s work load at the post office, to playing catch with his kids ’till dark. Father, Son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend of many. You will be missed everyday.
Join us as we celebrate the life of Kevin Desnoyers at the Mineral Wells Women’s Club (old post office) 201 NE 2nd Street Mineral Wells Texas 76067 from 5-8 pm on Sunday March 6. This is a come-and-go event.
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Philip Lee Fox of Rich Hill, MO, was born to Hubert and Ann Fox on April 14th, 1956 in Nevada, MO.
Phil went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Phil spent his early years in Nevada, MO and Ballard, MO. At the age of 7, Phil traveled with his parents and sister to Thailand to join the mission field. After graduating high school, he attended Southwest Baptist University, where he received a Bachelor of the Arts in History, and met Cathy Coleman. Phil and Cathy married in November of 1978, and had three children—Lori, Eric, and Alicia.
Phil received his Masters of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1988. His first pastorate was in Eufaula, OK. Over the course of his calling, he pastored churches in Pryor, OK and Adair, OK, eventually settling in Rich Hill, MO. While living in Rich Hill, he has served in the Ministerial Alliance, he has been active in the Community Choir, and performed multiple services in his community. Until his passing, he led the congregation at Faith Community Church of Prairie City. Sharing God’s love was his passion, and he took great pride in teaching others about Him.
Phil was preceded in death by beloved grandparents, and several aunts and uncles.
Phil is survived by his wife of 43 years, Cathy Fox, and his children Lori Fox, Eric Fox and his wife Jessica Fox, and Alicia Fox. His parents, Hubert and Ann Fox, his sister Beth Gregory and her husband Charlie Gregory. His grandchildren, Gabriella Boley, Anthony Boley, Grace Garcia-Fox, Paul Fox, and Liam Fox, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm with visitation 1:00 pm until service time. Interment will be in the Reformed Cemetery, Rich Hill. Contributions are suggested to Rich Hill Memorial Library or Kern Center and may be sent in care of Heuser Funeral Home Box 42 Rich Hill, MO 64779.
Charlie Gregory Wrote:
Phillip Lee Fox April 14, 1956 – February 1 2022
From the time I met Phil in 1973 I was impressed by his exceptional talent for quirky humor. I never knew him to be unkind or contemptuous. Phil’s humor brought joy and laughter. It also invited insight, transformation, healing. The power of humor is to turn grief, anger, despair or humiliation into hope and expectation.
The profound irony of the crucifixion of Jesus’ is that, by God’s power, the greatest horror took a hilarious twist and became the way of salvation.
I thank God that (ten years later) Phil became my brother as well as my friend. I thank God that Phil helped me understand how humor transforms all things together for good, for those who love him and are called according to his purpose. I thank God that Phil helped me learn to articulate that mystery of transformation.
May the grace of God that Phil translated abide and grow in us, who know and love him.
–Charlie Gregory
As reported by Jane Reed Wilson ’74
Very sad to report that one of our classmates, Philip Fox ‘74, passed away late this afternoon. His wife posted earlier that he was ill and in ICU. Please keep his wife Cathy and their children and grandchildren in your prayers. His younger sister is Beth Fox Gregory, another ISBer. I knew them both as Phil and I graduated together.
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My dearest brother, Mark Mendenhall, passed away tonight. My heart is aching. He was kind to everyone and he believed in being inclusive. Many ISBers remember him from ISB. He was in the class of 1970.
Mark Allen Mendenhall, age 69, of Santa Clara, California passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Mark was born May 7, 1952.
A visitation for Mark will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. A visitation will occur Thursday, December 30, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. A funeral service will occur Thursday, December 30, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 300 Curtner Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oakhillfuneral.com for the MENDENHALL family.
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1950-2021 Bette Tabor Plant, beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, sister and friend, left us on November 13th, 2021. She had fought illness for some time and finally surrendered to rest. Her loving family and friends will miss her, but take solace in knowing she is at deserved peace. We will always know of her love for us and the joys of this world. We are grateful for her life and love. She leaves behind Miriam and Michael, her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Tobi and Nancy, her two sisters, and her nephews and their extended families.
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I regret to inform you that Sabrina Christine Allen Sloan passed away on August 5, 2021 due to complications related to acute viral pneumonia. .
James Sloan
Christine’s husband of 32 years.
Obituary Sabrina Christine Allen Sloan, 51, passed away suddenly after a valiant battle with acute pneumonia and other complications. Born February 7, 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts the daughter of Clair La Var Allen and Margaret Ann McDonald Allen. Christine loved life, had an infectious laugh, and a ready wit. She loved and served unconditionally. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren whom she taught to call her Tutz. She loved that. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings. She worked at nCino as the Office Goddess.
Survivors include: her husband, James, children Derek (Bethany) Sloan, Alise (Scott) Homer, AnneMarie (Hunter) Jenkins, Danielle (Daniel) McGowan, and 10 grandchildren, her parents Clair and Margaret, siblings David Allen, Elizabeth Hughes, Rachael Porter, and Kathryn Allen.
Funeral services will be held Thursday August 12, 2021 at 11:00 am in the Thanksgiving Village Ward, (3155 Garden Drive, Lehi, Utah). There will be a viewing on Thursday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 am prior to the services. Burial in the Lehi City cemetery. Please share a memory or condolence at andersonmortuary.com
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