Dr. Christie L. Peterson, 44, of Bremen, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 20th while visiting Manistee County, Michigan. Chris resided at the Lake of the Woods where she enjoyed many activities.
She was the youngest of seven children born to Dr. Ronald L. and Virginia A. (Pierce) Peterson. Christie Lynn was a spirited girl born on June 1, 1967 in the Plymouth Parkview Hospital.
She graduated from Plymouth High School in the Class of 1985. While attending Purdue University she entered Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her studies in 1991. She has continued her post-graduate studies as a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association for the past 20 years.
In 2001 she founded St. Francis Family Pet Healthcare in Bremen, Indiana, enjoying her many relationships with pets and their owners throughout the area.
She loved camping, horseback riding, hiking, animals of all kinds and had a passion for music. Led by her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, Chris enjoyed serving friends and family.
Chris was a member of Saint Dominic Catholic Church in Bremen and often attended Saint Michael’s in Plymouth. Dedicated to serving others, Chris volunteered with Hearts and Hands, teaching English as a second language. Her love for children, led her to the founding of Adams Place for Kids. Christie is survived by her parents; Dr. Ronald and Virginia Peterson of Plymouth and six brothers and sisters. They are: Pamela (Steve) Lawrence of Danville, Ind., Randy Peterson of Mishawaka, Ind., Janice Peterson of Burundi, Africa, Julie (Mark) Jarvis of Mishawaka, Ind., Steve (Cindy) Peterson of Manistee, Mich. and Barry (LeeAnn) Peterson of Danville, Ind. Also surviving are nieces: Stacy, Heather, Greta, Stephanie, Jessica, Keri, Katherine, Mariel, Jacque, Kali, Carmen and Amy Jo. Nephews include: Philip, Jeff and Jeremiah.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Noon Saturday, August 27th in the St. Michael Catholic Church, 613 N. Center St., Plymouth, Indiana where visitation will be held after 10 a.m. until time of services. Pastors William Kummer and Bob Lengerich will be the Celebrants.
Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in the Porter Rae Cemetery on the grounds of Potato Creek State Park.
Preferred are memorial gifts in her memory to St. Michael Church, 612 N. Walnut St., Plymouth, IN 46563 or St. Dominic Catholic Church, 803 W. Bike St., Bremen, IN 46506
Ronda L Davis says
My thoughts and prayers to family and friends. I was in Jr Miss with Christie, I can\’t begin to imagine the sorrow.
Dennis & Linda Croy and family says
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Peterson,
Our very deepest sympathy to you and your family.
You hold quite a special place in our hearts.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracy Casey says
Christie was a wonderful person… I have many great memories of her! My thoughts and prayers are with the family…
Tracy Huff Casey
Class of 85
Lopez family says
Peterson Family ~
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We both grew up and graduated with Chris. A lot of wonderful memories from St. Michaels to playing sports with her in jr. high & high school. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
~ Chris & Karen Lopez
Sue Wiles Goote says
Doc Peterson $ Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you with the loss of Chris
Sue Wiles Goote and Family
Angie Stevens says
Dear Dr. & Mrs. Peterson and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have many wonderful memories of riding horses, playing basketball & tennis with Chris. I can still hear Mr. Teall yelling \”Pete!\”. She was a wonderful person and very fun to be around.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers…God Bless you & your family,
Darren & Angie (Hunter) Stevens
Mary Ann Hickman says
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Peterson,
We are very sad for the loss of your daughter Chris. She was a good friend in school and we had a lot of fun times together. She always had a plan, and you could always depend on her. She made the world better place and definitely left her mark.
Mary Ann McLean Hickman & Jim Hickman
P.S. I will never forget the first time we rode horses together at your house on Hwy17. When I fell off she laughed and made me try again…….not a bad lesson to learn in life….MH
Lynn Kadlec says
May knowing you\’re in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow. With Heartfelt Sympathy ~Rob & Lynn Kadlec
Fr. Dave Voors says
Be sure of my prayers being offered for Christine, along with asking God\’s strength to be with the Family. May the Angels welcome Christine into Heaven and the Lord Jesus embrace her with the Gift of Eternal Life!
Michelle Schiefelbein Pinkston says
Dr. and Mrs. Peterson & Family,
I have so many wonderful memories of growing up with Christie! We were stuck like glue for many, many years. Every time I come back to visit my parents, I take my kids out back and show them the lane where Christie would ride up on Queenie and we would take off for the day, just talking, laughing and enjoying the outdoors. She always told me she was going to be a Veterinarian, and at one of our last class reunions, we talked and had a few good laughs about the past. I reminded her that she held true to her word, while mine of becoming a queen in a country far,far away didn\’t quite pan out! She will be greatly missed.
Love to you all,
Michelle Schiefelbein Pinkston
Anne Kearney says
My prayers and thoughts are with yo on the loss of you wonderful daughter. I only knew her through her work as a vet for my pet. She was exemplary in her profession. From the small private talks we shared when I was there with my cat, I knew her to be a concerned, loving and most interesting woman. Those who knew her are both stunned and sorrowed at the loss. May she rest in peace and may God provide you with the comfort you need.
Ron and Janet Smith Family says
Peterson Family,
May you find strength, peace, and comfort in your memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Teresa johns says
To the Peterson Family –
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Chris will forever be remembered as a kind and gentle person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teresa Johns
Jim Yates says
So sorry for your loss. Nobody is truly gone until every person that they touched has joined them.h
Rebecca Griffy says
The shock is so heavy on the hearts of all of us here at Heart and Hands. Chris was our friend, our teacher, volunteer and we will miss her with tremenous greif.
We will be praying for her family in this time.
Heart and Hands
Kevin Bridgman says
Dr. and Mrs. Peterson and Family,
Words can not comfort or take away the pain you all must be feeling. Please know that you all are in my prayers today and in the days to come.
Chris was a wonderful person with a heart of gold and a passion for her profession like i have never seen before. God holds a special place in heaven for people like her.
Susanne Lueth says
Peterson family, so sorry for your loss! Chris was such a sweetheart, so kind and caring. We had lockers next to eachother every year, she was always so sweet to me and so funny. She will be missed!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you now in your time of grief.
Sincerly, Susanne (Peters) Lueth and family
Jan Wagoner says
Dr. Peterson saved my beloved dog, Ringo, at her clinic. She was truly professional and kind to Ringo and me. May she rest in peace. I am so sorry for your loss.
Bradley and Amy Schrader says
Words cannot express my feelings for your loss. Christie was a wonderful member of a fine family.
I wish you all strength in this difficult time.
kurta addington says
Kurta Miller Addington I miss you walking by, always our friendly wave and hey, , I missed you the last few days an so wish one way or another we would have stopped an talked, I wish I had known you were so sad or hurt, May you and Dottie walk in heaven in green fields along the waters edge forever
I miss you already, my thoughts are with your family who I know you loved so very much
Mary Freehauf says
We have been taking pets to St Francis since she opened the clinic. Dr. Peterson was always kind, caring, practical, and very smart. Her powers of observation, and common sense once saved us from a $3000 Neurology consult for a pet with an injured leg. On another occasion she correctly diagnosed Coonhound paralysis, and got our dog into Purdue the same evening. When I saw the obituary this morning and told my family, our 7 year old daughter began to cry. She touched our lives and will be missed.
Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Mary Freehauf and family
Brad Serf says
To the Peterson Family:
Praying with a heavy heart for strength and comfort for your family. Chris was a wonderful person with a warm heart full of love for others. She will be missed by many.
Brad Serf
Beth Craft says
To the Peterson family:
Brian and I send our thoughts and prayers to you at this trying time. I have wonderful memories of Chris and how kind she was to me when I first started working for Ron and Kent.
May you find peace in knowing that she is with our Lord now and for always.
Beth Craft
Mary Ann Parkinson says
Dr Peterson was a wonderful person. She was my vet for all my animals. She was compassionate, friendly and had a passion for her causes…animals and kids. I was absolutely stunned to read of her passing. May she be reunited with all that she loved that went before her…animals and people.
Toni Rowe says
Dearest Peterson Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We have been patrons at St. Francis since it opened, and over the years Chris has helped us care for our dogs and cats. Our hearts are very heavy; she will certainly be missed by our family and our community.
John & Toni Rowe
Kris Pedler says
I have so many great memories of Christie growing up. She was always such a positive person and a wonderful friend. We have lost a very special person. My sympathy, prayers, and thoughts are with all of you!
LINDA STARR says
Dear Doc, Ginny, Randy, Steve, Pam, Janice, Julie & Barry,
Please accept my deepest concern and sympathy to you all. We are allo shocked and saddened by Chris\’ passing. Sometime words are just inadequate, but please feel God\’s love for you, supporting you now and in the days to come. May God deal with our questions through faith!
I remember babysitting for you older kids a long, long time ago. I think there were only 4 of you then!
Peace
Linda (Troyer) Starr
Rhonda Frost says
Chris was a very sweet, funny, kind and loving person. I remember our fun times together in choir during high school. She always brought a ray of sunshine to class and even more so through her voice when she sang. We had so much fun the year she played Oliver in the school play. She is now among the angels in heaven where she can sing and dance again. May your family find peace and comfort in your memories of Chris. She truly was a special person.
My sincerest condolences,
Rhonda (Wakeland) Frost
PHS Class of 1985
jonathan tripodi says
I remember Christie as a \”bright light\” in high school. She always had a beautiful smile, was genuinely kind and loving. I will certainly pray that her transition is a graceful one. I am certain that when she passed on she was greeted by a host of angels who received her as one of their own.
Paul Ramsbey says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May God comfort and keep you in the days ahead. It\’s been many years but I have fond memories of time spent with the Peterson family when I was growing up in Plymouth.
Shawn and Tammy Houghton says
Chrissy was such a nice kid i remember all the times she was at the house with my younger sister Kristi who has passed as well, i have such great memeries of all the past as teens and so proud of her acheivements in her life, our thoughts and prayers are with you all Chrissy was and will always be a great inspiration to us all,
Sue Siddall McKinney says
Dr and Mrs Peterson and family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Chris. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers. I send my sincere condolences and pray that you find comfort in knowing she is with God and that we will all see her again one day.
I remember one year, must of been Jr H.S. when Chris had a slumber party and we were running in the upstairs bedroom, sliding on the wood floor in our socks! I also remember all her horse drawings.
I\’m so sorry for your loss, again, my condolences.
Mark Ramsbey says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying God will comfort all of you at this difficult time.
Mark Ramsbey
Mark Shafer says
Dear Peterson Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Christie. She was one of those people when were kids in school that had such a warm smile and gentle , fun spirit. I got to hear all about her from Julie when we were in dental school together. I hope you feel God\’s arms surrounding you at this time. My daughter\’s dream is to be a veterinarian someday and I hope she is as caring and kind as Christie always was.
Love and Peace,
Mark Shafer
Krista Starr Darkins says
Dear Peterson Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There is a special place in my heart for Chris. We were friends since Jr. High. I was always in awe of her many talents – she was an outstanding athlete, she could sing, play instruments, draw – really anything she tried, she could do. She was an excellent student with a strong work ethic. She would set a goal and achieve it – that was just her way.
It was after we graduated, though, that she made a huge impact on my life. She inspired me and encouraged me to explore the Catholic faith. She was a good example to those she encountered – she always saw the positive in others. I was so proud of Chris and her success as a veterinarian and as a community volunteer. I just wish we lived closer so my kids could have known her – she would have been a positive role model.
Please know you are all in my prayers. Chris will be missed by many. It gives me peace to know she is with God now.
Kate Yambrick Holdeman says
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Peterson and Family Members,
I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Christie and I spent many hours together growing up and she was always a ready friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Kate Yambrick Holdeman
Michelle Fritze says
Dear \”Mom & Dad\” Peterson, Pam, Randy, Jan, Steve, Julie, Barry & Families
My heart goes out to you all at this time of loss. I have such wonderful memories of my time with your family and sharing Chris\’s senior year at Plymouth High. Chris was such a talented lady and has made such a difference to so many people & animal\’s lives in her short time here on earth.
My prayers, love & thoughts are with you All even from the other side of the world.
Love & Sympathy
Michelle
Tamworth, NSW AUSTRALIA
Shari Bloom says
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Peterson and Family,
I have so many fond memories of Chris growing up! She was such a positive person that could always accomplish whatever it was she set out to do! Her talents were limitless! I pray for your entire family during this very difficult time and hope that you find comfort in knowing how many lives she touched.
Love & Sympathy,
Shari Bloom
Class of 1985
Madeline Johns says
Dr. and Mrs. Peterson and family…..Please accept my sincere condolences. My prayers are with you.
marie albertson says
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. She certainly accomplished a lot in her short life. Her love of life and her love of animals was apparent in her obituary. My thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerely, Marie Albertson, Carmel, IN
Jeff Shoup says
I am saddened to hear of Dr. Peterson\’s death. She was wonderful and caring as a vet, both to me and to my pets. I traveled from South Bend to Bremen as it was clear that she was gifted as a vet and a faithful person. I will light a candle at the Grotto in her memory.
Doug Morris, D.V.M. says
Christie did veterinary relief work for my wife and I at Morris Animal Hospital in Granger in the late 1990\’s. We appreciated her compassion and devotion to her work so much. Eash morning she worked for us, she had us delay the onset of client appointment time until 9 a.m. – this so so she could go to morning mass at our church, St. Pius, a block down the road. She was an incredible role model for us all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Please reach out to the local veterinary community (Michiana Veterinary Medical Association) if we can be of any help with her practice. Our heart just breaks for all of you.
BARB ABEL says
To all the Peterson Family
Our deepest condolances to all of you . Life is always to short but you are all in Gods hands.
Dr. and Ginny taught me many things about and how to make things go farther at the dinner
table. They are truly very special people and you are in the fold of his Gods hands
Barb, Butch Julie DeFeo , Mark Abel Shelly Kemble
Rebecca J. Peters says
My heart is breaking for all of your family. My daughters and I spent a great deal of time with the Peterson kids on swim team. Dr. Peterson knew us better than we knew ourselves. There are never enough words to make it better but please know that we all hurt for you. We have known such a loss. In God\’s love, Becky
Beth Ann and Steve Turpin says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Dr. Peterson was a wonderful, kind and caring woman, who went above and beyond in her caring of our dogs. She made the last few years of our poor allergy ridden golden\’s life more bearable and called often to check up on her. I\’ll never forget the ice cream bars from Woodies and laughs, we often shared while waiting on the office computer to load up. God bless and rest in peace.
Mark and Karen Yerkes says
Our Hearts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Christie lives on in our memories and with the Lord.
We were honored to donate to her memorial.
with love,
Mark and Karen Yerkes
Christina christman ( Hunter) says
She was a wonderful women and brought many gifts to others with her kindness she will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of great lose.
Joe Morris says
I am so very sorry for your loss. Chris was perhaps the kindest person I\’ve ever encountered and she will be missed dearly. Although there are no words at a time like this to ease your pain, please remember what a wonderful positive impact your daughter made on this world each and every day. HE must have needed a very special angel in Heaven to have called Chris so soon. Thank you for sharing your wonderful daugher with us all.
jackie keiser says
Dr. Peterson was my landlord first then our friend. She gave us fond memories of the lake and simple lifestyle. She will be missed by all. Her gentle and quiet spirit was a gift from God. I will always remember when she took care of a fawn and returned it to the wild when it was healed. The prayer ladies from the women at the well will miss her.
Angie Aker Scott says
Dear Peterson Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are greatly saddened for the passing of such a wonderful person that touched so many lives. (People and animals). My little Shih Tzu had been through 2 awful surgeries with her and still loved going to see her. Last month I told her I thought she was a dog whisperer, she liked that.
Rick, Angie & Benny
Kim Wright Morrison says
To the Peterson Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I was lucky enough to live across the street from the Petersons when I started elementary school. Christie helped out and babysat me occasionally, and my dog, Doobie, used to love to go over and visit their house, too. We both loved animals, and she even took me on a few horse rides, too. I remember seeing her sing in \”Oliver\” and I was amazed at what a BIG sound came out of such a tiny person:-) My daughter, Sarah, has always said that she wants to be a vet, so when I saw Christie a few months ago, I made sure I introduced my daughter to her. She was such a wonderful lady and I think everyone out in our neighborhood has special memories of Christie. She will be missed!
Carol Leonard says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Chris will be dearly missed.
Carol Leonard
Class of 1985
Thomas & Christi Thacker says
Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. Chris was a spirit that was a great gift to many. She will always give my family and I a smile when we think of her playing a guitar around the campfire singing to the Lord. The love she showed and the compassion and giving she gave to all living things. May the Lord keep you in this time of sorrow and hold on to him.
J. L. Huffer, DVM says
Smart, funny, vibrant. Chris was a good friend, a valued colleague and a kindred spirit. Her love of animals and her dedication to their care was an example to our profession. I will miss her greatly. My deepest condolences to her family and all who loved her.
Roxanne Hall (Gibson) says
Dr and Mrs Peterson,
My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and all of your family. Chris has always been an inspiration to everyone she has ever come in contact with. Although we lost touch after high school, she was one of the best friends I ever had and was a person that touched my soul, impacting me for a lifetime. I will never forget her, her spirit, love and compassion. I am so sorry for your loss. This world will greatly miss her
Roxanne Hall (Gibson)
Cincinnati, OH
Natalie Tucker says
Peterson Family,
I have gladly taken all of my dogs to Doc Peterson since 2002. From my little Baxter (a Pekingnese who was rescued from a farm in Nappanee) to Ibu whom she saw just several weeks ago and was able to finally draw a blood sample from his stubborn little Japanese Chin body. Doc had a tender heart, a kind spirit, a sense of humor and she even offered to help me bury one of my dogs when he finally had to be let go after a series of kidney complications. I\’ve never known a gentler vet. My pets and I are at such a loss, and will truly miss her. I cannot imagine what you are going through; however, you can be very proud that she touched the life of everyone and every animal she encountered.
God be with you always,
Natalie Tucker
Nappanee, Indiana
Lisa (Stevens) Bryant says
Dr., Mrs. Peterson, and all the Peterson\’s I met this week. I have already told those of you I how sad I am about Chris and a little more. My best memories are of us in high school and 4-H riding horses. We also became reunited years later back in Plymouth again through, church and prayer. We visited mainly at church but my daughter and I had been to her place in Plymouth and Bremen. I will never forget her unique table and her smile when I told her how interesting it was. She had a table she (over time) lit a lot of candles on and left them on the table so the top was a layer of different melted candles. Another sweet memory was one year on my birthday she gave me a wood rosary that she made. I can\’t imagine anyone who came in contact with her not coming away without a smile. Another memory was when we talked about her curly hair. There are other memories and talks to many to share. She touched so many with so many memories that she is here. Each one of us will see a reminder of her in something.
Marian David says
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Dennis & Marian David
Melissa Murawski says
I knew Chris through the South Bend area Young Adult Group that she was a part of and helped run with us for awhile back in the late 1990\’s and 2000. She had such a great heart and such a love for animals and children. She will be dearly missed by myself, my husband, and all of our Young Adult Group friends. Our words can not comfort the amount of grief that you are going through at this time, but know that we will be praying for you and for comfort.
Bev Zugel says
I\’m so sorry and shocked to hear about Chris. Your family is in my prayers through this difficult time.
I\’ll never forget my dog\’s last checkup. Whenever Chris tried to touch my dog\’s belly, Lizzy squealed very loudly and sounded like a pig! Chris called her a \”drama queen\” and the name has stuck.
Bev Zugel and pets – Callie, Sara, and Lizzy
Mishawaka
Carol Dartz DVM says
Chris did relief Vet work for us several times at Arbor View Animal Hospital in Valparaiso. We always had the utmost professional respect for her and knew what a caring and compassionate person she was. The staff felt the same and loved working with her. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family. She will be missed.
Dr. Carol & Ed Dartz
Elizabeth Block says
I went to veterinary school with Chris. She was smart, funny, animated, and very motivated. Chris\’ accomplishments reflect the love she had for animals, her devotion, and her commitment to children. I am so glad that I got the chance to know her, and enjoyed the time I spent with her. I was shocked and saddened to hear of her loss. Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 1991 will remember her with kinship, honor, and dignity.
Barbara & Gordon Medlock says
Ron and Ginny, we were so saddened to hear of your daughter?s death. What a loss for you and your family.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers. It is so sad to lose someone so young and we can only imagine how terrible it is for you.
May it comfort you to know that death cannot diminish the important ways Christie touched your life and the lives of others and that grief cannot take away the happiness shared and that sorrow fades away in time?.but love remains forever.
May you experience the Lord?s promise: ?Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.?
We?re enclosing a poem that, as a sailing family, we have found consoling in a time of bereavement with the hope it will be of some consolation to you.
THE SHIP OF LIFE
by John T. Baker
Along the shore I spy a ship
As she sets out to sea;
She spreads her sails and sniffs the breeze
And slips away from me.
I watch her fading image shrink,
As she moves on and on,
Until at last she?s but a speck,
Then someone says, ?She?s gone.?
Gone where? Gone only from our sight
And from our farewell cries;
That ship will somewhere reappear
To other eager eyes.
Beyond the dim horizon?s rim
Resound the welcome drums,
And while we?re crying, ?There she goes!?
They?re shouting, ?Here she comes!?
We?re built to cruise for but a while
upon this trackless sea
until one day we sail away
into infinity.
Barbara and Gordon Medlock
traci mcdavitt says
I am so very, very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Peterson. She was an outstanding, caring veterinarian. She saved the life of my Bernese Mountain Dog, Marley McDavitt, twice and displayed the utmost of compassion and professionalism. I trusted her totally whenever we dealt with a serious health issue. She will be greatly missed.
Fr. Polycarp Fernando says
I was so sorry to hear the death of Christie. This brings you my deepest sympathies and prayers to her parents and all the family members. I regret I cannot attend the funeral service as I am having a funeral on the same day at St. Vincent de Paul Church. I hold all of you in my prayers and will offer a special Mass for the repose of the soul of Christie Peterson. May God give you strength and courage to go through this sad and painful experience. God love you all.
Shirley A. Gidley says
My thoughts are with each of you at this very difficult time. I send my prayers for the grace to accept, love from my family, and nothing but good memories of the past.
Lori Stephens (Corle) says
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Chris. She always had a smile on her face, may that memory live on. Thoughts and prayers coming to the family at this time of need.
Dolly Nelson says
Dear Peterson Family,
I met Chris when she was doing relief work at Arbor View Animal Hospital in Valparaiso IN. She was always fair, honest and compassionate with staff, clients and pets. She was playful and fun to work with. I had the pleasure of riding horses with her and her dad a few times. We were making plans to go horse camping together? It?s hard to believe she is gone. The world has lost a very special person. My thoughts and prays go to her family. Dolly Nelson
Donald Groch says
So sorry to hear of your loss. please accept my condolences
Amber Pittman says
Dear family of Chris.
I have been one of Chris\’ tenants for the last two years. She has provided us with a beautiful home right on the lake. We love it out here! We really started to get to know her over this last summer. We had so many get-togethers with all of our neighbors and our families. She would join us for cookouts and bonfires. She would give us tube rides with her jet ski. The children around here will definitely miss her. She was a big inspiration to each and every one of them. She will be greatly missed.
Denni Marr says
Dear Peterson family,
We are so terribly sorry for the loss of Chris, our hearts ache for all of you. Our family is praying for you.
May God hold all of you in His loving arms.
Paul, Denni and Alaina Marr
Damaris says
Peterson Family,
My condolences to each of you. I know it is a great loss. I did not know Christine, but I know you parents, know you as loving people, so I know Christine was also. She will be missed by the many she has helped and those who knew her loving ways.
Damaris Story
Chuck & Marilee Johnson says
Dear Peterson Family,
We wish to send our Sympathy to the whole family. We remember Chris well in the days, when our son, Jamie played basketball with Barry. Our hearts go out to All of YOU!
Sincerely,
Chuck and Marilee Johnson
Toni (May) Trump says
To the Peterson family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Chris and I were good friends in high school. I have so many great memories… horse back riding, making giant oatmeal cookies in your kitchen, variety show rehearsals, handing out after school, and the list goes on. She was smart, funny, extremely talented in music and sports, wonderful with animals, and truly great friend. She will be missed!
God Bless,
Toni (May) Trump
Sean Dooley says
Dr and Mrs Peterson,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Warmest regards,
Kathy and Sean Dooley
Jon Watson says
Peteron Family:
I was so shocked and saddened, when i learned of Chris\’s passiing. She always had a smile on her face,, and never had a bad word to say about anybody. Her love for people and animals will be greatly missed. She has touched many hearts and will never be forgottten.
Please know your family will be in our prayers,
Jon G. Watson family
Classs of 1985
Joseph and Julie Harmon and Family says
Peterson Family, We were so sorry to hear of the untimely death of your daughter/sister. I worked with Janice for a short time in the 1990\’s when she was a resident at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and we met Randy during that time as well. Please know of our prayers and sincere sympathy. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Susie Schrader says
Dear Peterson family, I met Dr. Chris Peterson when my black kitten \’Sammy\’ was 4 weeks old. He had so many fleas(he is black soI could not see them) Chris saw them! She gave me some medicine for him to take and when the the fleas would bite him the fleas died! She saved him. He is now 7 years old now and happy Chris use to call him (SWEET SAM). My thoughts and prayers are all with you ,Her family and her friends. Please forgive me because I would like to be told how she passed away. Iwas told that something happened to her when she stopped taking the anti-depression meds. that is all I know. I also take meds. for bipolar disorder. I have tried to stoptaking my meds. afew timesand I have been on the inpatient unit several times .I now have been able to stay stable and after years of trial and error of finding the right meds. I wish I could have known her better when she was having some problems, because Chris and I could have bonded. Chris will be missed Greatly!! especially by me. Chris was a WONDERFUL PERSON ON EARTH AND SHE HAS ALREADY BEEN WECOMED IN HEAVEN!! I am also very proud of her for all her achievments!
Anonymous says
The Ash\'s says
Dr. Peterson, Her staff, and Her Family,
We will miss you Dr. Peterson. You are the epitomy of what a veterinarian is. Thank you for loving out pets as much as we do.
Dr. Peterson\’s family, We are so very sorry for your great loss! We are at this point not even able to feel your personal losses. Thank you for sharing her gifts with us, who have and love our/her pets. She loved them all.
My family and I will always hold Dr. Peterson in our hearts forever. Dr. Peterson, you undertood when others did not ! You never judged.
Until we all meet again Dr. Peterson.
Thank you for your CARE.
Go Boiler\’s .
The Ash\’s & our pets, Bear, Baby & Monty
Susan Lafferty says
I just recently received the sad news of Chris\’s passing. I am deeply saddened. I worked with Chris when she was with Vale Park Animal Hospital. Chris was not only dedicated to caring for animals but she also was devoted to helping people too. I will always remember Chris for her dedication, determination and passion for helping all God\’s creatures. God Bless.
Mary (Jacobson) Benz says
To the Peterson Family –
I just learned of Chris\’s passing tonight as I was reading a current veterinary journal and I was deeply saddened and shocked by the news. I was Chris\’s roommate one year during veterinary school. My first kittens were from your barn – hand picked by Chris. Maynard was a brother to her kittens Molly and Chessie (pictured along with Tucker in the photo you have at the bottom of her obituary). I remember taking the horses on a camping trip (with Toby and Tucker too!) in Northern Michigan shortly after I graduated from vet school. We had a few adventures on that trip! After Chris graduated and came to the Chicago area, we spent a lot of time together with our dogs/cats and just getting to know how to be veterinarians. I remember one New Year\’s Eve when we watched all the \”Alien\” movies! Chris was one of the attendants in my wedding in 1993. I know Chris had a strong love for all of God\’s creatures and she was also a very good friend. She spoke so highly of all of her family – you all were very dear to her. I am so, so sorry for your loss – she will be missed by many people and animals. She made the world a better place. I wish I had known sooner to be able to express my condolences to you. Please take care and know that she is watching over you all.
Mary
Michael Lent DVM says
I was saddened to recently learn of Chris\’ passing, as were several of my classmates I have spoken with. I was a veterinary school classmate of hers at Purdue and, like Liz Block, remember her as smart, funny, and very dedicated;it\’s not surprising she touched so many people\’s lives. My family\’s thoughts and prayers, as well as those of Corpus Christi Catholic Church here in Tucson, go out to your family. God bless and take care.
Michael Lent DVM (Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine Class of 1991)
Tucson, Arizona
Ronda L Davis says
My thoughts and prayers to family and friends. I was in Jr Miss with Christie, I can\’t begin to imagine the sorrow.
Dennis & Linda Croy and family says
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Peterson,
Our very deepest sympathy to you and your family.
You hold quite a special place in our hearts.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracy Casey says
Christie was a wonderful person… I have many great memories of her! My thoughts and prayers are with the family…
Tracy Huff Casey
Class of 85
Lopez family says
Peterson Family ~
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We both grew up and graduated with Chris. A lot of wonderful memories from St. Michaels to playing sports with her in jr. high & high school. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
~ Chris & Karen Lopez
Sue Wiles Goote says
Doc Peterson $ Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you with the loss of Chris
Sue Wiles Goote and Family
Angie Stevens says
Dear Dr. & Mrs. Peterson and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have many wonderful memories of riding horses, playing basketball & tennis with Chris. I can still hear Mr. Teall yelling \”Pete!\”. She was a wonderful person and very fun to be around.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers…God Bless you & your family,
Darren & Angie (Hunter) Stevens
Mary Ann Hickman says
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Peterson,
We are very sad for the loss of your daughter Chris. She was a good friend in school and we had a lot of fun times together. She always had a plan, and you could always depend on her. She made the world better place and definitely left her mark.
Mary Ann McLean Hickman & Jim Hickman
P.S. I will never forget the first time we rode horses together at your house on Hwy17. When I fell off she laughed and made me try again…….not a bad lesson to learn in life….MH
Lynn Kadlec says
May knowing you\’re in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow. With Heartfelt Sympathy ~Rob & Lynn Kadlec
Fr. Dave Voors says
Be sure of my prayers being offered for Christine, along with asking God\’s strength to be with the Family. May the Angels welcome Christine into Heaven and the Lord Jesus embrace her with the Gift of Eternal Life!
Michelle Schiefelbein Pinkston says
Dr. and Mrs. Peterson & Family,
I have so many wonderful memories of growing up with Christie! We were stuck like glue for many, many years. Every time I come back to visit my parents, I take my kids out back and show them the lane where Christie would ride up on Queenie and we would take off for the day, just talking, laughing and enjoying the outdoors. She always told me she was going to be a Veterinarian, and at one of our last class reunions, we talked and had a few good laughs about the past. I reminded her that she held true to her word, while mine of becoming a queen in a country far,far away didn\’t quite pan out! She will be greatly missed.
Love to you all,
Michelle Schiefelbein Pinkston
Anne Kearney says
My prayers and thoughts are with yo on the loss of you wonderful daughter. I only knew her through her work as a vet for my pet. She was exemplary in her profession. From the small private talks we shared when I was there with my cat, I knew her to be a concerned, loving and most interesting woman. Those who knew her are both stunned and sorrowed at the loss. May she rest in peace and may God provide you with the comfort you need.
Ron and Janet Smith Family says
Peterson Family,
May you find strength, peace, and comfort in your memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Teresa johns says
To the Peterson Family –
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Chris will forever be remembered as a kind and gentle person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teresa Johns
Jim Yates says
So sorry for your loss. Nobody is truly gone until every person that they touched has joined them.h
Rebecca Griffy says
The shock is so heavy on the hearts of all of us here at Heart and Hands. Chris was our friend, our teacher, volunteer and we will miss her with tremenous greif.
We will be praying for her family in this time.
Heart and Hands
Kevin Bridgman says
Dr. and Mrs. Peterson and Family,
Words can not comfort or take away the pain you all must be feeling. Please know that you all are in my prayers today and in the days to come.
Chris was a wonderful person with a heart of gold and a passion for her profession like i have never seen before. God holds a special place in heaven for people like her.
Susanne Lueth says
Peterson family, so sorry for your loss! Chris was such a sweetheart, so kind and caring. We had lockers next to eachother every year, she was always so sweet to me and so funny. She will be missed!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you now in your time of grief.
Sincerly, Susanne (Peters) Lueth and family
Jan Wagoner says
Dr. Peterson saved my beloved dog, Ringo, at her clinic. She was truly professional and kind to Ringo and me. May she rest in peace. I am so sorry for your loss.
Bradley and Amy Schrader says
Words cannot express my feelings for your loss. Christie was a wonderful member of a fine family.
I wish you all strength in this difficult time.
kurta addington says
Kurta Miller Addington I miss you walking by, always our friendly wave and hey, , I missed you the last few days an so wish one way or another we would have stopped an talked, I wish I had known you were so sad or hurt, May you and Dottie walk in heaven in green fields along the waters edge forever
I miss you already, my thoughts are with your family who I know you loved so very much
Mary Freehauf says
We have been taking pets to St Francis since she opened the clinic. Dr. Peterson was always kind, caring, practical, and very smart. Her powers of observation, and common sense once saved us from a $3000 Neurology consult for a pet with an injured leg. On another occasion she correctly diagnosed Coonhound paralysis, and got our dog into Purdue the same evening. When I saw the obituary this morning and told my family, our 7 year old daughter began to cry. She touched our lives and will be missed.
Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Mary Freehauf and family
Brad Serf says
To the Peterson Family:
Praying with a heavy heart for strength and comfort for your family. Chris was a wonderful person with a warm heart full of love for others. She will be missed by many.
Brad Serf
Beth Craft says
To the Peterson family:
Brian and I send our thoughts and prayers to you at this trying time. I have wonderful memories of Chris and how kind she was to me when I first started working for Ron and Kent.
May you find peace in knowing that she is with our Lord now and for always.
Beth Craft
Mary Ann Parkinson says
Dr Peterson was a wonderful person. She was my vet for all my animals. She was compassionate, friendly and had a passion for her causes…animals and kids. I was absolutely stunned to read of her passing. May she be reunited with all that she loved that went before her…animals and people.
Toni Rowe says
Dearest Peterson Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We have been patrons at St. Francis since it opened, and over the years Chris has helped us care for our dogs and cats. Our hearts are very heavy; she will certainly be missed by our family and our community.
John & Toni Rowe
Kris Pedler says
I have so many great memories of Christie growing up. She was always such a positive person and a wonderful friend. We have lost a very special person. My sympathy, prayers, and thoughts are with all of you!
LINDA STARR says
Dear Doc, Ginny, Randy, Steve, Pam, Janice, Julie & Barry,
Please accept my deepest concern and sympathy to you all. We are allo shocked and saddened by Chris\’ passing. Sometime words are just inadequate, but please feel God\’s love for you, supporting you now and in the days to come. May God deal with our questions through faith!
I remember babysitting for you older kids a long, long time ago. I think there were only 4 of you then!
Peace
Linda (Troyer) Starr
Rhonda Frost says
Chris was a very sweet, funny, kind and loving person. I remember our fun times together in choir during high school. She always brought a ray of sunshine to class and even more so through her voice when she sang. We had so much fun the year she played Oliver in the school play. She is now among the angels in heaven where she can sing and dance again. May your family find peace and comfort in your memories of Chris. She truly was a special person.
My sincerest condolences,
Rhonda (Wakeland) Frost
PHS Class of 1985
jonathan tripodi says
I remember Christie as a \”bright light\” in high school. She always had a beautiful smile, was genuinely kind and loving. I will certainly pray that her transition is a graceful one. I am certain that when she passed on she was greeted by a host of angels who received her as one of their own.
Paul Ramsbey says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May God comfort and keep you in the days ahead. It\’s been many years but I have fond memories of time spent with the Peterson family when I was growing up in Plymouth.
Shawn and Tammy Houghton says
Chrissy was such a nice kid i remember all the times she was at the house with my younger sister Kristi who has passed as well, i have such great memeries of all the past as teens and so proud of her acheivements in her life, our thoughts and prayers are with you all Chrissy was and will always be a great inspiration to us all,
Sue Siddall McKinney says
Dr and Mrs Peterson and family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Chris. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers. I send my sincere condolences and pray that you find comfort in knowing she is with God and that we will all see her again one day.
I remember one year, must of been Jr H.S. when Chris had a slumber party and we were running in the upstairs bedroom, sliding on the wood floor in our socks! I also remember all her horse drawings.
I\’m so sorry for your loss, again, my condolences.
Mark Ramsbey says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying God will comfort all of you at this difficult time.
Mark Ramsbey
Mark Shafer says
Dear Peterson Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Christie. She was one of those people when were kids in school that had such a warm smile and gentle , fun spirit. I got to hear all about her from Julie when we were in dental school together. I hope you feel God\’s arms surrounding you at this time. My daughter\’s dream is to be a veterinarian someday and I hope she is as caring and kind as Christie always was.
Love and Peace,
Mark Shafer
Krista Starr Darkins says
Dear Peterson Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There is a special place in my heart for Chris. We were friends since Jr. High. I was always in awe of her many talents – she was an outstanding athlete, she could sing, play instruments, draw – really anything she tried, she could do. She was an excellent student with a strong work ethic. She would set a goal and achieve it – that was just her way.
It was after we graduated, though, that she made a huge impact on my life. She inspired me and encouraged me to explore the Catholic faith. She was a good example to those she encountered – she always saw the positive in others. I was so proud of Chris and her success as a veterinarian and as a community volunteer. I just wish we lived closer so my kids could have known her – she would have been a positive role model.
Please know you are all in my prayers. Chris will be missed by many. It gives me peace to know she is with God now.
Kate Yambrick Holdeman says
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Peterson and Family Members,
I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Christie and I spent many hours together growing up and she was always a ready friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Kate Yambrick Holdeman
Michelle Fritze says
Dear \”Mom & Dad\” Peterson, Pam, Randy, Jan, Steve, Julie, Barry & Families
My heart goes out to you all at this time of loss. I have such wonderful memories of my time with your family and sharing Chris\’s senior year at Plymouth High. Chris was such a talented lady and has made such a difference to so many people & animal\’s lives in her short time here on earth.
My prayers, love & thoughts are with you All even from the other side of the world.
Love & Sympathy
Michelle
Tamworth, NSW AUSTRALIA
Shari Bloom says
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Peterson and Family,
I have so many fond memories of Chris growing up! She was such a positive person that could always accomplish whatever it was she set out to do! Her talents were limitless! I pray for your entire family during this very difficult time and hope that you find comfort in knowing how many lives she touched.
Love & Sympathy,
Shari Bloom
Class of 1985
Madeline Johns says
Dr. and Mrs. Peterson and family…..Please accept my sincere condolences. My prayers are with you.
marie albertson says
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. She certainly accomplished a lot in her short life. Her love of life and her love of animals was apparent in her obituary. My thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerely, Marie Albertson, Carmel, IN
Jeff Shoup says
I am saddened to hear of Dr. Peterson\’s death. She was wonderful and caring as a vet, both to me and to my pets. I traveled from South Bend to Bremen as it was clear that she was gifted as a vet and a faithful person. I will light a candle at the Grotto in her memory.
Doug Morris, D.V.M. says
Christie did veterinary relief work for my wife and I at Morris Animal Hospital in Granger in the late 1990\’s. We appreciated her compassion and devotion to her work so much. Eash morning she worked for us, she had us delay the onset of client appointment time until 9 a.m. – this so so she could go to morning mass at our church, St. Pius, a block down the road. She was an incredible role model for us all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Please reach out to the local veterinary community (Michiana Veterinary Medical Association) if we can be of any help with her practice. Our heart just breaks for all of you.
BARB ABEL says
To all the Peterson Family
Our deepest condolances to all of you . Life is always to short but you are all in Gods hands.
Dr. and Ginny taught me many things about and how to make things go farther at the dinner
table. They are truly very special people and you are in the fold of his Gods hands
Barb, Butch Julie DeFeo , Mark Abel Shelly Kemble
Rebecca J. Peters says
My heart is breaking for all of your family. My daughters and I spent a great deal of time with the Peterson kids on swim team. Dr. Peterson knew us better than we knew ourselves. There are never enough words to make it better but please know that we all hurt for you. We have known such a loss. In God\’s love, Becky
Beth Ann and Steve Turpin says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Dr. Peterson was a wonderful, kind and caring woman, who went above and beyond in her caring of our dogs. She made the last few years of our poor allergy ridden golden\’s life more bearable and called often to check up on her. I\’ll never forget the ice cream bars from Woodies and laughs, we often shared while waiting on the office computer to load up. God bless and rest in peace.
Mark and Karen Yerkes says
Our Hearts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Christie lives on in our memories and with the Lord.
We were honored to donate to her memorial.
with love,
Mark and Karen Yerkes
Christina christman ( Hunter) says
She was a wonderful women and brought many gifts to others with her kindness she will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of great lose.
Joe Morris says
I am so very sorry for your loss. Chris was perhaps the kindest person I\’ve ever encountered and she will be missed dearly. Although there are no words at a time like this to ease your pain, please remember what a wonderful positive impact your daughter made on this world each and every day. HE must have needed a very special angel in Heaven to have called Chris so soon. Thank you for sharing your wonderful daugher with us all.
jackie keiser says
Dr. Peterson was my landlord first then our friend. She gave us fond memories of the lake and simple lifestyle. She will be missed by all. Her gentle and quiet spirit was a gift from God. I will always remember when she took care of a fawn and returned it to the wild when it was healed. The prayer ladies from the women at the well will miss her.
Angie Aker Scott says
Dear Peterson Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are greatly saddened for the passing of such a wonderful person that touched so many lives. (People and animals). My little Shih Tzu had been through 2 awful surgeries with her and still loved going to see her. Last month I told her I thought she was a dog whisperer, she liked that.
Rick, Angie & Benny
Kim Wright Morrison says
To the Peterson Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I was lucky enough to live across the street from the Petersons when I started elementary school. Christie helped out and babysat me occasionally, and my dog, Doobie, used to love to go over and visit their house, too. We both loved animals, and she even took me on a few horse rides, too. I remember seeing her sing in \”Oliver\” and I was amazed at what a BIG sound came out of such a tiny person:-) My daughter, Sarah, has always said that she wants to be a vet, so when I saw Christie a few months ago, I made sure I introduced my daughter to her. She was such a wonderful lady and I think everyone out in our neighborhood has special memories of Christie. She will be missed!
Carol Leonard says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Chris will be dearly missed.
Carol Leonard
Class of 1985
Thomas & Christi Thacker says
Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. Chris was a spirit that was a great gift to many. She will always give my family and I a smile when we think of her playing a guitar around the campfire singing to the Lord. The love she showed and the compassion and giving she gave to all living things. May the Lord keep you in this time of sorrow and hold on to him.
J. L. Huffer, DVM says
Smart, funny, vibrant. Chris was a good friend, a valued colleague and a kindred spirit. Her love of animals and her dedication to their care was an example to our profession. I will miss her greatly. My deepest condolences to her family and all who loved her.
Roxanne Hall (Gibson) says
Dr and Mrs Peterson,
My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and all of your family. Chris has always been an inspiration to everyone she has ever come in contact with. Although we lost touch after high school, she was one of the best friends I ever had and was a person that touched my soul, impacting me for a lifetime. I will never forget her, her spirit, love and compassion. I am so sorry for your loss. This world will greatly miss her
Roxanne Hall (Gibson)
Cincinnati, OH
Natalie Tucker says
Peterson Family,
I have gladly taken all of my dogs to Doc Peterson since 2002. From my little Baxter (a Pekingnese who was rescued from a farm in Nappanee) to Ibu whom she saw just several weeks ago and was able to finally draw a blood sample from his stubborn little Japanese Chin body. Doc had a tender heart, a kind spirit, a sense of humor and she even offered to help me bury one of my dogs when he finally had to be let go after a series of kidney complications. I\’ve never known a gentler vet. My pets and I are at such a loss, and will truly miss her. I cannot imagine what you are going through; however, you can be very proud that she touched the life of everyone and every animal she encountered.
God be with you always,
Natalie Tucker
Nappanee, Indiana
Lisa (Stevens) Bryant says
Dr., Mrs. Peterson, and all the Peterson\’s I met this week. I have already told those of you I how sad I am about Chris and a little more. My best memories are of us in high school and 4-H riding horses. We also became reunited years later back in Plymouth again through, church and prayer. We visited mainly at church but my daughter and I had been to her place in Plymouth and Bremen. I will never forget her unique table and her smile when I told her how interesting it was. She had a table she (over time) lit a lot of candles on and left them on the table so the top was a layer of different melted candles. Another sweet memory was one year on my birthday she gave me a wood rosary that she made. I can\’t imagine anyone who came in contact with her not coming away without a smile. Another memory was when we talked about her curly hair. There are other memories and talks to many to share. She touched so many with so many memories that she is here. Each one of us will see a reminder of her in something.
Marian David says
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Dennis & Marian David
Melissa Murawski says
I knew Chris through the South Bend area Young Adult Group that she was a part of and helped run with us for awhile back in the late 1990\’s and 2000. She had such a great heart and such a love for animals and children. She will be dearly missed by myself, my husband, and all of our Young Adult Group friends. Our words can not comfort the amount of grief that you are going through at this time, but know that we will be praying for you and for comfort.
Bev Zugel says
I\’m so sorry and shocked to hear about Chris. Your family is in my prayers through this difficult time.
I\’ll never forget my dog\’s last checkup. Whenever Chris tried to touch my dog\’s belly, Lizzy squealed very loudly and sounded like a pig! Chris called her a \”drama queen\” and the name has stuck.
Bev Zugel and pets – Callie, Sara, and Lizzy
Mishawaka
Carol Dartz DVM says
Chris did relief Vet work for us several times at Arbor View Animal Hospital in Valparaiso. We always had the utmost professional respect for her and knew what a caring and compassionate person she was. The staff felt the same and loved working with her. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family. She will be missed.
Dr. Carol & Ed Dartz
Elizabeth Block says
I went to veterinary school with Chris. She was smart, funny, animated, and very motivated. Chris\’ accomplishments reflect the love she had for animals, her devotion, and her commitment to children. I am so glad that I got the chance to know her, and enjoyed the time I spent with her. I was shocked and saddened to hear of her loss. Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 1991 will remember her with kinship, honor, and dignity.
Barbara & Gordon Medlock says
Ron and Ginny, we were so saddened to hear of your daughter?s death. What a loss for you and your family.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers. It is so sad to lose someone so young and we can only imagine how terrible it is for you.
May it comfort you to know that death cannot diminish the important ways Christie touched your life and the lives of others and that grief cannot take away the happiness shared and that sorrow fades away in time?.but love remains forever.
May you experience the Lord?s promise: ?Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.?
We?re enclosing a poem that, as a sailing family, we have found consoling in a time of bereavement with the hope it will be of some consolation to you.
THE SHIP OF LIFE
by John T. Baker
Along the shore I spy a ship
As she sets out to sea;
She spreads her sails and sniffs the breeze
And slips away from me.
I watch her fading image shrink,
As she moves on and on,
Until at last she?s but a speck,
Then someone says, ?She?s gone.?
Gone where? Gone only from our sight
And from our farewell cries;
That ship will somewhere reappear
To other eager eyes.
Beyond the dim horizon?s rim
Resound the welcome drums,
And while we?re crying, ?There she goes!?
They?re shouting, ?Here she comes!?
We?re built to cruise for but a while
upon this trackless sea
until one day we sail away
into infinity.
Barbara and Gordon Medlock
traci mcdavitt says
I am so very, very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Peterson. She was an outstanding, caring veterinarian. She saved the life of my Bernese Mountain Dog, Marley McDavitt, twice and displayed the utmost of compassion and professionalism. I trusted her totally whenever we dealt with a serious health issue. She will be greatly missed.
Fr. Polycarp Fernando says
I was so sorry to hear the death of Christie. This brings you my deepest sympathies and prayers to her parents and all the family members. I regret I cannot attend the funeral service as I am having a funeral on the same day at St. Vincent de Paul Church. I hold all of you in my prayers and will offer a special Mass for the repose of the soul of Christie Peterson. May God give you strength and courage to go through this sad and painful experience. God love you all.
Shirley A. Gidley says
My thoughts are with each of you at this very difficult time. I send my prayers for the grace to accept, love from my family, and nothing but good memories of the past.
Lori Stephens (Corle) says
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Chris. She always had a smile on her face, may that memory live on. Thoughts and prayers coming to the family at this time of need.
Dolly Nelson says
Dear Peterson Family,
I met Chris when she was doing relief work at Arbor View Animal Hospital in Valparaiso IN. She was always fair, honest and compassionate with staff, clients and pets. She was playful and fun to work with. I had the pleasure of riding horses with her and her dad a few times. We were making plans to go horse camping together? It?s hard to believe she is gone. The world has lost a very special person. My thoughts and prays go to her family. Dolly Nelson
Donald Groch says
So sorry to hear of your loss. please accept my condolences
Amber Pittman says
Dear family of Chris.
I have been one of Chris\’ tenants for the last two years. She has provided us with a beautiful home right on the lake. We love it out here! We really started to get to know her over this last summer. We had so many get-togethers with all of our neighbors and our families. She would join us for cookouts and bonfires. She would give us tube rides with her jet ski. The children around here will definitely miss her. She was a big inspiration to each and every one of them. She will be greatly missed.
Denni Marr says
Dear Peterson family,
We are so terribly sorry for the loss of Chris, our hearts ache for all of you. Our family is praying for you.
May God hold all of you in His loving arms.
Paul, Denni and Alaina Marr
Damaris says
Peterson Family,
My condolences to each of you. I know it is a great loss. I did not know Christine, but I know you parents, know you as loving people, so I know Christine was also. She will be missed by the many she has helped and those who knew her loving ways.
Damaris Story
Chuck & Marilee Johnson says
Dear Peterson Family,
We wish to send our Sympathy to the whole family. We remember Chris well in the days, when our son, Jamie played basketball with Barry. Our hearts go out to All of YOU!
Sincerely,
Chuck and Marilee Johnson
Toni (May) Trump says
To the Peterson family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Chris and I were good friends in high school. I have so many great memories… horse back riding, making giant oatmeal cookies in your kitchen, variety show rehearsals, handing out after school, and the list goes on. She was smart, funny, extremely talented in music and sports, wonderful with animals, and truly great friend. She will be missed!
God Bless,
Toni (May) Trump
Sean Dooley says
Dr and Mrs Peterson,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Warmest regards,
Kathy and Sean Dooley
Jon Watson says
Peteron Family:
I was so shocked and saddened, when i learned of Chris\’s passiing. She always had a smile on her face,, and never had a bad word to say about anybody. Her love for people and animals will be greatly missed. She has touched many hearts and will never be forgottten.
Please know your family will be in our prayers,
Jon G. Watson family
Classs of 1985
Joseph and Julie Harmon and Family says
Peterson Family, We were so sorry to hear of the untimely death of your daughter/sister. I worked with Janice for a short time in the 1990\’s when she was a resident at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and we met Randy during that time as well. Please know of our prayers and sincere sympathy. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Susie Schrader says
Dear Peterson family, I met Dr. Chris Peterson when my black kitten \’Sammy\’ was 4 weeks old. He had so many fleas(he is black soI could not see them) Chris saw them! She gave me some medicine for him to take and when the the fleas would bite him the fleas died! She saved him. He is now 7 years old now and happy Chris use to call him (SWEET SAM). My thoughts and prayers are all with you ,Her family and her friends. Please forgive me because I would like to be told how she passed away. Iwas told that something happened to her when she stopped taking the anti-depression meds. that is all I know. I also take meds. for bipolar disorder. I have tried to stoptaking my meds. afew timesand I have been on the inpatient unit several times .I now have been able to stay stable and after years of trial and error of finding the right meds. I wish I could have known her better when she was having some problems, because Chris and I could have bonded. Chris will be missed Greatly!! especially by me. Chris was a WONDERFUL PERSON ON EARTH AND SHE HAS ALREADY BEEN WECOMED IN HEAVEN!! I am also very proud of her for all her achievments!
Anonymous says
The Ash\'s says
Dr. Peterson, Her staff, and Her Family,
We will miss you Dr. Peterson. You are the epitomy of what a veterinarian is. Thank you for loving out pets as much as we do.
Dr. Peterson\’s family, We are so very sorry for your great loss! We are at this point not even able to feel your personal losses. Thank you for sharing her gifts with us, who have and love our/her pets. She loved them all.
My family and I will always hold Dr. Peterson in our hearts forever. Dr. Peterson, you undertood when others did not ! You never judged.
Until we all meet again Dr. Peterson.
Thank you for your CARE.
Go Boiler\’s .
The Ash\’s & our pets, Bear, Baby & Monty
Susan Lafferty says
I just recently received the sad news of Chris\’s passing. I am deeply saddened. I worked with Chris when she was with Vale Park Animal Hospital. Chris was not only dedicated to caring for animals but she also was devoted to helping people too. I will always remember Chris for her dedication, determination and passion for helping all God\’s creatures. God Bless.
Mary (Jacobson) Benz says
To the Peterson Family –
I just learned of Chris\’s passing tonight as I was reading a current veterinary journal and I was deeply saddened and shocked by the news. I was Chris\’s roommate one year during veterinary school. My first kittens were from your barn – hand picked by Chris. Maynard was a brother to her kittens Molly and Chessie (pictured along with Tucker in the photo you have at the bottom of her obituary). I remember taking the horses on a camping trip (with Toby and Tucker too!) in Northern Michigan shortly after I graduated from vet school. We had a few adventures on that trip! After Chris graduated and came to the Chicago area, we spent a lot of time together with our dogs/cats and just getting to know how to be veterinarians. I remember one New Year\’s Eve when we watched all the \”Alien\” movies! Chris was one of the attendants in my wedding in 1993. I know Chris had a strong love for all of God\’s creatures and she was also a very good friend. She spoke so highly of all of her family – you all were very dear to her. I am so, so sorry for your loss – she will be missed by many people and animals. She made the world a better place. I wish I had known sooner to be able to express my condolences to you. Please take care and know that she is watching over you all.
Mary
Michael Lent DVM says
I was saddened to recently learn of Chris\’ passing, as were several of my classmates I have spoken with. I was a veterinary school classmate of hers at Purdue and, like Liz Block, remember her as smart, funny, and very dedicated;it\’s not surprising she touched so many people\’s lives. My family\’s thoughts and prayers, as well as those of Corpus Christi Catholic Church here in Tucson, go out to your family. God bless and take care.
Michael Lent DVM (Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine Class of 1991)
Tucson, Arizona