I see the time for this guest book may be coming to an end.  I want to make it known Janet will always be in my internal thoughts and memories.  She made an impression on many lives including those of us who were her co-workers at IDPH.

Janet was a caring compassionate nurse.  Janet gave my daughter her first well baby check up in Guam in 1979.  We were also Navy nurses together in Oakland, Ca.  When Jan first moved to Oakland, we went apartment/house hunting. After retirement Christmas letters came almost every year.  It was shocking to see Jan's name on the NNCA newsletter "In Memoriam" section.  She had a warm caring energy that will be missed.  It was a privilege to know her.
My condolences to her family.   Warmly, Deanna Bogart

Lynn, Jean, Dale, Jo, Ross, Dan and families--

I didn't know that Janet had cancer, so wasn't prepared for the news of her passing.  I have such wonderful memories of growing up with all of you: touch football games in your front yard, learning that "snapping the dish towel" was common when drying dishes, and walking Herb Hammer's soybean fields together.  We haven't kept in touch over the years, but you all are close to my heart right now, and in my prayers.

I have many fond memories of Janet as a lovely nurse from Iowa Methodist School of Nursing, Class of 1971. Patti White Giannasi

To the Peterson Family;  Our sincere sympathy to all of you.  We shocked to hear of her death, not knowing of her fight with cancer.  Our thoughs and prayers ar with all you.  What a beautiful person she was and always there for her parents.  God bless you all.

Janet and I worked together at the Department of Public Health several years ago. She was a reliable, fair-minded, hardworking co-worker and a strong advocate for women's health. She served the people of Iowa with deep respect and integrity. We all used to enjoy her stories about her community involvment, I especially liked her recumbent bike!
With sincere sympathy to her family,

To the Peterson Family;  Our sincere sympathy to all of you.  We were shocked to hear of her death, not knowing of her fight with cancer.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What a wonderful person she was and always there for her parents. 
God bless you all.
Quentin and Barb Weidner

Peterson Family:  My sincere sympathy to  all of you.  It was a joy getting to know Janet again last fall in Galena.  The "girls" of '67 and '68 had such a good time.  She had a life of dedication to her country and the people she came into contact with through her work.  We need more people like Janet in our world.  She will be missed by many, many people.

Janet was a good friend, fellow Methodist grad, and a great co-worker. I'm a better person for having known her.
Godspeed, Janet.

To the Peterson Family,  We are so saddened to learn of Janet passing.  I did not know she had been ill.  She did so much good for families in Iowa through here work with the Iowa Department of Public Health.  I will always be grateful to her for all of the help she gave me in my work with public health and family planning in Shelby County. I really enjoyed knowing her.

Janet made a significant difference in the lives of many.  Her contributions will not be forgotten but will be passed on to others through her loved ones, co-workers and through those she served.

Janet was a consultant to the agency I work for.  We loved working with Janet and will miss her greatly.  My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.

Janet was a special member of our State Fair Volunteer Family. She loved the fair and assisting fair-goers.  We will so miss her!  Thank you for sharing her with us!  Blessings to you all!

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Janet.  She was a dedicated coworker at the Iowa Department of Health.  Knowing how she was dedicated to assisting her parents, I know she will be missed.

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.  He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and staff, they comfort me.  You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will live in the house of the Lord forever."  I am thankful for the life of Janet.   I crossed paths with her many, many times over the years at IDPH, and she was always the example of a kind, wise, and giving public servant. May she rest peacefully in the Lord's arms.

My thoughts and prayers are for Janet and her family today.  Her light still shines.

Janet was a dedicated co-worker at the Iowa Department of Public Health. She loved ISU women's basketball, playing music in the church or military band,and her church. One think that I loved about Janet was her loving care of her parents the last ten years. Janet we will miss you!

The Peterson Family,
So sorry to hear of Janet's passing.  She was a wonderful person.  So caring and wonderful to her parents.  I feel bad I missed our 40th reunion from Iowa Methodist last year.  Had even stayed at her house in the past!  She had a wonderful life and many will remember her!  A fellow classmate from the Class of 1971!

Sincere sympathy to the Peterson Family in this time of sorrow.  What an accomplished life Janet lived!

Beverly Nedved Amoroso

Jean, we are sorry for the grief of giving up the earthly presence of a wonderful, lovely sister. Aaron & Robbie Holland, Longwood, Florida

Janet's life was an example of nursing at its best. 
From an Iowa  Methodist School of Nursing classmate. Deborah Doran Walls

Lynn, Jean and all,

Paul wrote to tell me that we have lost Janet.  She remained a special friend of his, but we will all miss her.  She lived her life well in service to others, and we only wish she could have been with us longer.  We are thinking of all of you.

Alice and Chris Dahle

Lynn and Family we are sadden to hear of your loss. Our prayer and thoughts are with you.

Lynn & all the family, we send our thoughts and prayers.  She had a remarkable life, but too short.

Glenn and I would like to send our sincere condolences to all of the Peterson family.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

OBITUARY

Janet L. Peterson

May 30, 1950 – July 6, 2012

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