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ZACHARY E. and COURTNEY J. PETERSON

ZACHARY PETERSON Obituary

Zachary Edward Peterson Courtney Jane Peterson Zachary Edward "Zack" Peterson, 26, and Courtney Jane "CJ", Peterson, 31, of Boise, Idaho, departed this world for the next on Sunday, April 22, 2012. A wake will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 27, at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 6300 N. Meridian Road (corner of Chinden and Meridian Roads). A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, at Holy Apostles Catholic Church. Graveside services will follow at Kohler Lawn Cemetery in Nampa. Zack was born on July 19, 1985, in Groton, Conn., to Gary and Sharon Peterson. He grew up in Grayslake, Ill., graduating from Grayslake Community High School in 2003. Currently Zack was attending Boise State University, where he was very close to receiving his accounting degree. Zack is survived by his mother, Sharon Peterson of Hainesville, Ill.; sister and brother-in-law, Colleen and Chad Wogernese and nephews, Ethan and Nolan of Appleton, Wis. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Peterson; maternal grandparents, John and Lucille Sullivan; and paternal grandparents, Clarence and Jane Peterson. CJ was born on March 23, 1981, in Zwolle, La., to Luke and Sherry Glick. She grew up in Selinsgrove, Pa., and graduated from Selinsgrove Area High School in 1999. She graduated from Immaculata University in 2003 with bachelor degrees in English Literature and Communications. She worked for Wells Fargo. CJ is survived by her parents, Luke and Sherry Glick of Selinsgrove, Pa.; paternal grandparents, LeRoy and Lois Glick of Selinsgrove, Pa.; and maternal grandfather, Steven Ernest Paddie of Zwolle, La. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Mary Jane Paddie. Zack and CJ met at a music festival in 2010 and were married on Oct. 31, 2010. They were creative soul mates joined together by their love for each other, music, poetry and their community of friends. The families suggest memorial contributions be made to the Boise Rock School, 1404 W. Idaho, Boise, Idaho, 83702 to benefit the creativity of children. Remembrances may be left online at www.AccentFuneral.com. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian, Idaho.

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Published by Daily Herald on Apr. 26, 2012.

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Matt Nee

February 18, 2018

Sincerely missed many years later... a friend and faithful companion.... Wish you were here!

April 30, 2012

I'm so very sorry for your lose I'm from the small town where this happened. Our small community has you in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

April 29, 2012

Sending love and light to all of us.

April 28, 2012

Zach you will be missed forever by my son Russell Holten. You were truly a dear friend to him. Bless you and CJ.

janica wolford

April 27, 2012

I had the honor of working with CJ,she is a refreshing spirit of kindness, always sharing a smile with an encouraging word...... Miss u

April 27, 2012

CJ was such a fun loving person. She had a beautiful soul. CJ will be missed dearly. My condolences to her family.

valerie iori

April 27, 2012

I was so bleassed to know CJ and call her friend-I also feel blessed that as a native Chicago area resident-that Zack will be remembered by friends & family in il-I know he had to be extra special, knowing what a beautiful women CJ was-RIP!

Jamie Herl

April 27, 2012

Sherry and Luke, I am so sorry for this devastating loss. You are in my prayers. Courtney's smile could light a room, everyone in heaven is wearing shades.

kathy sepulvado

April 27, 2012

sherry letting you know I am so sorry for yall's loss luv u and praying for you
kathy leone sepulvado

Matt West

April 27, 2012

You'll both be missed more than can be expressed. love you!

Julie Leone Morales

April 27, 2012

Sherri - My deepest condolences to you and Luke. We are praying for you.

Robert Stevahn

April 26, 2012

Goodbye, dear friends. Too soon. Much too soon. I will never forget our wonderful times together, and there were many.

Tammy Muto

April 26, 2012

Our deepest condolences during this sad time to the  families and friends of CJ and Zachary.  May the memory of their love and joy help bring some comfort and peace.  Our son, Eric fletcher, was in Zach's class when they were young.  Seems like only yesterday they were Cub Scouts and now both boys are gone.  You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

April 26, 2012

What a tragic loss to all of the families and friends. Don't know either one person but my prayers are there to the Lord. God Bless You All.

Zack and CJ at their "official" wedding reception. Nov. 6, 2010

Stephanie Hergenrather

April 26, 2012

Pat Crowns

April 26, 2012

Our prayers are with CJ and Zachs families. Zach and Colleen were students of mine in Physics in High school. Zach was a member of the academic team and WYSE competition. He also nominated me as an outstanding teacher and I received this Honor thanks to him. He will be sorely missed by his friends, family, and people who knew him.

Gloria Maynes

April 26, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers for you during this difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around you daily.

Linda Crooks

April 26, 2012

Sherri - Praying for you all. I enjoyed being friends with CJ on FB. She and Zack had so many friends and loved life. I know you are very proud of her.

April 26, 2012

sympathy to all the families these 2 young people..so sad.

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