Jim Peterson

Dear Jim,
On 23May there was a celebration of your life. Amanda planned a very nice party and Margaret was the gracious hostess as you would know. Many people helped with setting up the day of the party. Most of your friends were able to come and there were tales told of great memories of you. Chad got up and read a very special letter from George and he also told a memorable story of when you and him went hunting up at Point Lake at close-up when everyone else was gone and it was just...

I would like to express my thanks the the Peterson Family for the wonderful memory's I have of Peterson Point Lake. My thoughts and prayers are with the wonderful family Jim has left behind. Of all the "big time" outfitted hunts I have been on, the experience I had on this hunting trip too Point Lake will always stand out in my mind as one of the very best. From the moment Margaret met us at the air port, until Jim waved goodby as we borded the plane to leave Point Lake it was a "World...

It seems like only yesterday that my mother brought home my baby brother and laid him in my arms,I remembered how I felt I just loved that little boy ,my mother had him later in life and said it would be my job to help raise him.I took that job gladly he was like a toy to me ,we grew very close in those early years what a treat it has been for me to see him grow and have the good luck to find Margaret and the family they had .We have been blessed to have had Jim for those 64yrs.I will always...

Just a girl from Ontario, never being in the North, Jim took the chance in hiring me to Cook at PPLL for the summer season in 2002. After meeting Jim and his family I knew that this was a very special Clan. Their dedication to the Lodge, the Guests, the Guides and to eachother was amazing. I was proud to be part of that group for four seasons.
Jim had such a passion for the North it was contagious. I know for myself the North holds a truly
special place in my heart and I...

My thoughts and prayers are with the Peterson Family. It was one of the best hunting camps I have ever been to. Jim made the hunt and the Camp Fun.

Amanda, I was so saddened to hear about your loss. My heart and thoughts go out to you and your family. I may not have known your Dad all that well, but he lived through you- so I know he was a great man! Miss you- Janice

After reading the things that have been written here for Jim by his friends I realize that I can not come up with the words that would even come close to what I would like to say about Jim.
He was an influence in my life perhaps greater than any I've ever had or ever will have and I find myself trying to live my life by the guidelines that he lived by.
The memories of time spent at Point Lake with Jim whether it was in camp or out hunting caribou with him will always be as clear as if...

I first met Jim in the early 80's when he was teaching a wilderness survival course. I liked him immediately, especially his down to earth practicality. Our paths would cross occasionally in town after that, but mostly just as familiar faces. It wasn't until the late 80's when through a series of coincidences, I began working as a hunting guide at Point Lake. This kind of thing was a bit new to me, but Jim had a way of instilling confidence in you.

He was a great guy to work for. ...

Jim was my friend and adopted brother. Jim was the reason I made a once in a lifetime trip to Point Lake sixteen times. The days I spent with the " Boss Man" are some of my most special memories. My prayers go out to Margaret, Chad, and Amanda. They were truly blessed to have Jim as a husband and father. I know I was blessed to have Jim as a friend and brother. I miss my buddy.