Mark David Peterson
April 10, 2010
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Mark David Peterson, age 23, beloved son and brother, unforgettable uncle, teacher, and friend passed from this life on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.
Mark was a thoughtful and humble servant of God who touched deeply all he encountered with his gentle spirit. He graduated from Carlisle High School in 2004 and Northwestern College in 2008 with an English degree.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents Michael and Phyllis Peterson; grandmothers Shirley Peterson and Ruth Zeilenga; brothers Rob (Shawna), Eric (Ronda), and Andy (Heather); nephews Nathan and Jonah; nieces Shianne, Nicole, Claire, Lily, and Scarlett, as well as countless aunts and uncles, cousins, friends, family and students.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 13, from 5-8 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, with services Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Crossroads Church, 2601 Border Street, Norwalk.
In lieu of flowers, Mark’s family asks you to consider a gift to the Orient-Macksburg school system for a scholarship fund in his honor.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Cheryl Keller
04/14/2010
I can't imagine the pain you are going through right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time. If you do not mind, I would like to share a poem that has helped my extended family with the loss of my young cousin.
Ill lend you for a little time, a child of mine, He said.
For you to love the time he lives, and mourn for when he's dead.
It may be for six or seven years, or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I come back, take care of him for me?
He will bring his charms to gladden you, and should his stay be brief,
Youll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I can not promise he will stay, since all from here return.
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
Ive looked the wide world over, in my search for teachers true, and
From the throngs that crowd lifes lanes, I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call to take him back again?
I fancied that I heard them say, Dear Lord, thy will be done.
For all the joy thy child will bring, the risk of grief will run.
Well shelter him with tenderness; well love him while we may,
And for the happiness weve known, forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call him much sooner than weve planned,
Well brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand."
Edgar Guest
Shanel
04/14/2010
God bless you and your wonderful family, may you rest in peace!
JOHN JUTTE
04/13/2010
I NEVER HAD THE PRIVLEDGE OF KNOWING MARK, BUT HE APPARENTLY
WAS AN OUTSTANDING YOUNG MAN. THIS DOES NOT SURPRISE ME SINCE
I KNEW AND RESPECTED HIS FATHER, MIKE, FOR MANY YEARS. TO MIKE
AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY, WE SHARE YOUR GRIEF. MAY GOD COMFORT
YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
JOHN JUTTE
Andrew & Abby (Brown) Glann Family
04/13/2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I cannot imagine losing a child or sibling so young. I pray that God gives you all peace as you deal with the loss of such a wonderful young man.
Abby (Brown) Glann, and family
Tracey Gray
04/13/2010
I knew Mark from OM schools, I am the school nurse. The staff coffee pot is located in my office so I saw Mark nearly every morning, with that I NEED COFFEE look on his face. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, his family, and also thanks that we got to share a small part of this wonderful young man's life. At a staff get together last fall he shared with me his love of books, any book, which I identified with, as I love to read. We miss him. Tracey Gray
Dorothy Fields
04/13/2010
I am very sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.
Dan McGrail
04/13/2010
Mark and I worked together maintaining the growing Carlisle Schools computer networks years 2002-2004. As a Senior he was especially both thorough and gentle providing instructions and leadership for Junior Techs in training. After high school graduation I was delighted when he returned to his old Carlisle Tech work site and spoke with me about his passions for the future and his college studies. I'm grateful he chose teaching but am certain his other considerations like being a youth pastor would have yielded equal blessings for all he touched. Mark never felt like he needed to prove himself to anyone but rather held the highest standards of personal integrity and simply did his best.
Mark was always so full of life that I still can not comprehend that he now thrives in heaven with his Lord Jesus. Know that Mark was much more than a valuable tech assistant to me. I valued his proposed solutions, cherished his optimism, and shared his sense that life has a purpose that transcends the details of our present situation. Mark was a class act.
Dan McGrail, Retired Carlisle Schools Network Administrator and teacher
Sharon Calder
04/13/2010
Mike and Phyllis, My husband and I truly understand the deep pain you are going through right now, having lost a child also 23 years ago. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you. May you find comfort in memories of your son. In sympathy and prayer, Sharon and Alex Calder, The Villages, Florida
Tom & Nicci Lamb & kids
04/13/2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
Christine Burkett
04/12/2010
I am sorry to hear about the death of Mark. It is very tragic for a parent to have to plan and attend the funeral of their child. I will have your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Christine Burkett - GTSB, DPS
Bryan Barker - Story Co. Atty's Office
04/12/2010
All of us at the Story County Attorneys Office wish to send you our sincere condolences in this time of grief and sorrow. Words fail to express the sympathy we feel toward your family and close friends. We hope to lift you up in our prayers and thoughts in this time of need.
Chuck, Sandy, and Peter Stoltenow
04/12/2010
We cannot imagine the depth of your sorrow. May you find peace, eventually.
Mark will be at the top of our list of people to know in Heaven.
Harlan VanOort
04/12/2010
Mark was an outstanding graduate, friend, and servant of Christ. We offer prayers of gratitude for the life of Mark Peterson, and we offer prayers for God to provide help and comfort. On behalf of the campus of Northwestern College, and in sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life through Christ our Lord,
Chaplain Harlan VanOort
Mary Brown
04/12/2010
Where do I start? I've really grown close to Mark this year. He was so kind and patient with all of us 'older folks' when we had a tech question. He helped me learn about and use the smartboard. The kids really loved when he came in to help me and even gave him hugs, which he kindly returned. (Even though little kids scared him to death.) He was very supportive of our sports teams and attended as many events as he could. The kids always commented that they could hear him shouting encouragement to them from the stands. I sat next to him at every basketball game and will miss his signature phrase, "Well Done!" Mark was so full of life and had a quiet wit that always made me chuckle. The time I spent with him will be a memory I will always treasure. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. "Well Done" on raising a wonderful man!
With sincerest sympathies,
Mary Brown
O-M School
Doc Patterson, FSTB
04/12/2010
May God Bless you and Keep You, during your Home Going Celebration of Mark's Life. He is now an Angel for us all.