Mark Bennett Peterson

My husband, Mark, left a tremendous legacy. Many of us knew him for his extraordinary kindness and intelligence. I knew his love, humor, strength, charm, and faithfulness. Strangers wrote me and still stop me on the sidewalk to say how struck they were by his unusual caring and evident love for me. He inspired many men to be better husbands without one word. I was happy to be his best friend and mate. Without him, I live with an infinately large and painful sadness in my heart.

I was so sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Petterson. I was a client of his and had no idea that he had passed until last week. He was a very kind and caring person. He helped me and my family so much and I will never forget him for that. God bless your family and I'm so glad I had the chance to have met such a nice person.

Mark's memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2006 in Charlottesville at 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1700 University Avenue, across from the Rotunda.

My brilliant and sweet brother Mark would have been so touched (as am I) by these kind memories of his friends, colleagues, and clients! Even on the very day he learned that he had only a short time to live, he worked to ensure that the needs of his and Gail's clients would still be met. He had a good heart and a gentle soul.

The memorial service for Mark in the U VA Chapel on Saturday, May 13 has had to be postponed due to illness in the family. I will post to this site when...

I was Mark's secretary for 6 years. He was wonderful and caring --such a big heart and full of life! He loved his work - and knowing that he changed the lives of many clients. I didn't think of Mark as my boss, but as a really good friend who has taught me so much. I am very glad that I had the opportunity to work at Ogle & Peterson. I will greatly miss him.

Gail, I am so sorry to hear of Mark's death. My heart goes out to you. I know you miss him terribly. He was a very nice person to work with, and the staff at the Clerk's Office of the Lynchburg U.S. Bankruptcy Court will miss him.

Mark, as brother to my friend Laura, I knew you only briefly, but for me your sense of humor came through plenty. I am sure the void you leave behind in friends and work is huge. Much love to Gail, surely at such a time. Dede Hollowell

I wish I had known my dear cousin better. Truly, he had a heart of gold. I'm sure he treated his clients with the most upright, caring service. I deeply respect his depth of character, and believe that he embodied Shakspeare's line, "To thine own self be true." I honor him in my heart with my whole spirit.

Gail, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Peterson was a wonderful person and we enjoyed working with him so much in the Lynchburg Bankruptcy Court Clerk's Office. He will be greatly missed by all. My heart and prayers are with you and your family in the coming days. My deepest sympathy is with you and I hope that God will give you the strength that you need in the days ahead. Please let us know if there is anything at all that we can do to help you. Love, Janet Fallen, Clerk's...