Approximately 700 people were in attendance to observe a a life well lived and a life made with good choices.
Here's what happened to honor Katie:
- facebook messages were played on the screen prior to the service
- Pastor Rob Clark and family walked down with Katie's Ashes to begin memorial
- Pastor Rob opened service by praying for healing for Brent
- We expressed thanks for everyone being there
- Poem was read by Vicki Holmes
- Poem was read by Julia Bloomfield
- Thoughts of Katie read by James Koch
- A beautiful song played by Pastor Jason and Nadine Tubman "I Can Only Imagine"
- Eugology written by Scot and Carolyn (Cary) - added on by Pastor Rob
- Letter by Pastor Ramona Maurer read, letter by Pastor Kevin Janzen read by Pastor Shawn Chapman
- short awesome message by Pastor Marvin Wojda
- Psalm 23 - Pastor Rob
- Prayer - Pastor Angela
- Katie's favorite piano song to learn - Holy, Holy, Holy played by Auntie Pat
- Powerpoint of Katie's life - produced by Scot Peterson
- Incredible piano solo by Auntie Dean
Thank you to everyone who made this service an honor to the life of Katie. If you were there please leave a comment of what inspired you about Katie's life or what was said.....
Thank you for your responses and support...
We are so sorry that we were not able to make it to Katie's memorial today. Our thougths were with the family today as it has been for the last month. Rest in peace Katie.
ReplyDeleteScot and Carolyn - please know that we are thinking of you both and Brent and are hoping with all we have that Brent can continue to fight and that he can over come this huge hurdle that has been thrown at you all. You are all loved and we are all here for you. Stay strong!
Patty, Kevin and Dillon Booth
What a beautiful service! I love how Katie loved kids, even mine :) It makes me sad that we hadn't kept in touch very well recently - my kids (and Marlin & I) missed out on knowing Katie as a young woman. We look forward to seeing her again in Heaven!! Love you lots, Scot and Car and Brent - you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers!!
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Sounds like it was a wonderful service - sure wish I could have been there. So glad that Brent's latest surgery went well...we will continue upholding him in prayer. Thank you, Pastor Rob, for keeping up this blog!
ReplyDeleteNatalie Dueck and family
Scot,Carolyn and Brent,
ReplyDeleteOur deepest sympathy to you all. You are daily in our thoughts and prayers and we continue to rally for more prayer support for Brent's healing and for you both to continually feel the presence of God's gentle hand carrying you through these days of sorrows. I can't help but think of the verses in Jeremiah 29 that I am sure you know well-"I know what I am doing. I have it all planned out-plans to take care of you, not abandon you,plans to give you the future you hoped for. When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I'll listen. When you come looking for me, you'll find me...I'll make sure you are not disappointed." God's decree.(The Message) May peace run deep in your veins and into your hearts-
Much love to both of you
Charlene Epp and family
I feel so rich from knowing this beautiful, young lady. She was such a blessing to all, especially my son who looked forward to walking home from school with her. The song "I Can Only Imagine" sent goose bumps up and down my arms. There is only one other song that has ever done that to me. Scot and Cary... know that God is watching over all of you right now. Loving, praying, believing in miracles.
ReplyDeleteHugs and love always,
Sheila
it was the fact that she enjoyed life to the fullest and never once thought about the what if's in life.it is also the fact that her and my son james had the best of friendships any person could every ask for in life.thank katie for this u are great loved and missed my james everyday. as for the family it was beautful the services and how she enjoyed her life to the best that she could i will keep her in my heart everyday and pray for you and your son love always
ReplyDeletekoch family
What a testimony to see that so many people came to celebrate Katie's life. Would have loved to be there to show you support in person. Will continue to pray and intercede for each of you.
ReplyDeleteElaine Hildebrand
What a wonderful memorial service for Katie, whenever I think of her I will remember what a bright light she was in a world that can be so dark! Thank you Scot and Carolyn for sharing her with us.
ReplyDeleteLorri
That was a great memorial to remeber katies life. Made me think of all the times i saw her in the hallways at school and how she always had the huge smile on her face just happy to be with her friends and be there. I will never forget thoughs days with her, and im still praying for brent , scot and cary at these times . get better soon buddy.
ReplyDeleteThank you to everyone who contributed to making it such a beautiful memorial service for a beautiful young lady. Katie lived her life well, and made good choices, and I pray that we will ALL ALWAYS keep her as a role model and inspiration on how to live our lives. WE LOVE YOU, ROSIE.
ReplyDeletePastor Rob, words can't express how impressed we are with you. You did an excellent job of pulling it all together with such compassion and love. And thanks for doing such a fabulous job on this blog.
Pastor Angela, your work behind the scenes, especially spending time with T beforehand, was greatly appreciated.
Pastor Marv, I think you know you're one of our favourite pastors. Your message was perfect, and will serve to remind people on how to obtain peace with God on "crossing over the river."
Jan, Lori, Lonnie, Esther, Gail, Lorelei, and everyone else involved in setting up and serving the lunch...THANK YOU. It was lovely.
And it goes without saying that the music was outstanding. (What?! I'm just sayin).
Scot, Car, Bub--we love you so much and thank you for being an amazing family. You will continue to be our first waking thoughts in the morning, and our last thoughts and prayers as we go to sleep at night. xoxo
J, N, P, T
Here is the poem I said there...
ReplyDeleteI have come to share my thoughts and feelings about my friend Katie Peterson. I am glad I went to City park because if I did not I would not have met you. I will always remember our good memories at school and at your sweet six teen birthday party. Katie was always so happy, kind, nice, caring, friendly, vreative, and out going. I am glad that I am your friend. I know you will always be on my mind and I will never forget you.
You were there for me for the good times and the bad times. You gave me advice when I asked you for it.
Katie liked dolphins, horse, planting, sewing, reading, art and watching Stargate with James Cook at luch.
I miss you so much; it hurts to think of about you and it is not the same without you. I will think of you every time I enter City Park as you helped to make things so positive there. Your memory will live on forever in my heart.
Rest In Peace Katie Peterson
Always and forever your friend,
Victoria Lacey Holmes