RONALD PETERSEN

What a wonderful teacher he was. He actually made AP English an adventure and had a smile that always seemed to say, "I believe you can do it!" I'm sure he will be missed by family, friends and thousands of influenced students. What an amazing legacy to leave behind.

Ron was a very dear soul who has touched many lives including mine! He was an absolute joy to take care of while he was going through cancer treatments. Both of us nurses would fight over who got to take care of Ron when he came in. He truly had a gift of viewing the positive even when he felt the worst. His gift extended to the other patients who were lifted by the conversations they had with him. Ron had the most amazing, supportive family and would talk very lovingly about all of them. ...

I have only lived in the area for about (6) months. But in that very short time Ron has deeply touched my life for the better. I fact I feel are friendship is as if we have known each other our whole life. Thank you Ron for your love and caring heart. You are such a great example to me in my life. It truly was a blessing from above to have known you and to able able to call you my friend.

Scott Rees
Layton, Utah

I loved Mr. Petersen. He was my favorite teacher and helped create in me a lifelong love of literature, and a desire to be a teacher myself. What a difference he must have made in the lives of thousands of kids. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." ~Kahlil Gibran

May you all find joy in your memories and comfort in your love.

My thoughts and prayers are with all his children and family. He was a great man and teacher.
Tammy Sharp Johnson West Jordan, UT

He was such a great teacher who loved teaching and helping his students. Even though I only had him for 1 class in high school, I will always remember my experience fondly. May God comfort and bless his family in their time of sorrow until they are able to be reunited in the future.

My prayers for peace and joy at the life of a great father to the family.

DeAnn, my heart and prayers and thoughts are with you and your sweet family during this difficult time. I love you.

Camille (and Alfer) Thompson