Doug Peterson Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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DENISE BIGGER
October 14, 2008
AS YOU HOLD ME CLOSE IM MEMORY EVEN THOUGH WE LIVE APART MY SPIRIT WILL LIVE ON THERE WITHIN YOUR HEART I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS WHEN YOU LEAN ON TRUSTED FRIENDS AND THEIR CAREING HUGS ENFOLD YOU WITHIN THEIR LOVING ARMS ILL BE THERE TO HOLD YOU IM WITH YOU ALWAYS AND BEYOND THE FAR HORIZON WHEN WELL FINALLY BE TOGETHER WHERE LOVE WILL BE ETERNAL AND LIFE WILL LAST FOREVER IM WITH YOU ALWAYS DOUGIE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND LOVED
DENISE BIGGER
October 14, 2008
WHEN I COME TO THE END OF THE ROAD AND THE SUN HAS SET ME FREE I WANT NO RITES IN A GLOOM FILLED ROOM WHY CRY FOR A SOUL SET FREE MISS ME A LITTLE BUT NOT TO LONG AND NOT WITH YOUR HEAD BOWED LOW REMEMBER THE LOVE THAT WE ONCE SHARRED MISS ME BUT LET ME GO FOR THIS IS A JOURNEY THAT WE ALL MUST TAKE AND EACH MUST GO ALONE ITS ALL PART OF THE MASTERS PLAN A STEP ON THE ROAD HOME WHEN YOU ARE LONELY AND SICK AT HEART GO TO THE FRIENDS WE KNOW AND BURY YOUR SORROW IN DOING GOOD DEEDS MISS ME BUT LET ME GO DOUGIE WILL BE MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN
Lori Hicks
October 14, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. Myself and Little Bobby would have been there if we had known when the services were. I didn't know until it was over. Love & will always care. You are still family. Lori & family
Connie Peterson
October 13, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
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Connie Peterson
October 13, 2008
RIP DOUG
YOU WERE SUCH A WONDERFUL & DEVOTED FATHER TO BOTH OF YOUR CHILDREN (MICHELLE & DOUGIE)
Dougie Jr will continue to make you proud of him. He knows his DAD is with him on and off the football field. You are the one star in the night sky shining down for the ones who will always have you in there heart forever. Gone to be with #3 but never to be forgotten
Dougie Peterson
October 13, 2008
Dad, I miss you so much and love you too. U May be gone but you will never be forgotten. You will always be in our hearts. I know you will be looking down while im playing football and I know you will help me through hard times. I will keep doing what i did because i knew it made you happy and made you so proud of me. Everyone loves you Especially Me and Michelle. Just remember we will never for get you...
Lori Gill and Mike Gillend
October 13, 2008
Doug will be greatly missed. We come to know Doug through a mutual friend and learned to love him as our friend. The dragstrip trips just won't be the same without him!! RIP Doug - You were a great person and will be missed by all !!
Rhonda Armstrong
October 12, 2008
I Have Known This Great Man Since I Was A Lil Girl, And Still Remained Close To Him As An Adult Through My Daddy Mike Murphy, And To Have The Pleasure Of Knowing And Having Him As A Part Of Our Lives Has Been A Pleasure...He Was An Alway's Will Be A Great Person..He Will Be Forever Missed By Very Many..He Touched Alot Of People's Hearts Through The Years,And Was Just An All Around Great Man..Our Heart Goes Out To His Family That He Has Left Behind..And I Just Want Them To Know That They Now Have One SPECIAL Angel Watching Upon Them At ALL Times..Doug Will Be So Very Missed, But NEVER Ever Forgotten...We'll All Miss Him..And Hold A Special Love In Our Hearts For Him Alway's...R.I.P. Rhonda Armstrong & Family...
Michelle Peterson
October 11, 2008
I love you Daddy! I miss you and wish you were here to share in Aydan's life still! I will always tell him of you! I love You!
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