NORMAN CHARLES CHRISTIAN (BUD) PETERSEN, beloved husband of Mary Petersen of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the age of 86 years. He is survived by his wife Mary of 63 years; sons Wayne (Patricia) Petersen of Lethbridge, Rand (Michelle) Petersen and Lonny (Dennice) Petersen, both of Edmonton; grandchildren Kristen Moreau (Mike) and Richard (Carmen) of Edmonton; Scott (Erin) and Ian (Michelle) of Lethbridge; great granddaughter Sophia Moreau of Edmonton; sister Zola Webber, of Mylo; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Bud is predeceased by his father Albert, mother Vyla, and sisters Gloria and Goldia. Born on the family farm on December 17, 1921 and raised there with his three sisters, Bud followed in his father’s footsteps as a farmer, only interrupting that vocation with a short stint in the Royal Canadian Air Force ending January 21st, 1946. He did not see action as his unit was still in training in St. Thomas, Ontario when World War II ended. During his military years in Lethbridge, Bud met Mary Ethel Kolibar of Lestock, Saskatchewan. They were married on November 16, 1945 in Lethbridge. Wayne, Rand and Lonny came along and were raised on the farm until schooling requirements convinced Bud and Mary to relocate their family to Lethbridge in 1965. Bud pursued his passion for sales, working with Wrentham Farm Supply, Fleming Motors, Modern Farm Equipment, and El Dorado Sales while continuing to farm. By 1974 the commute from Lethbridge to Wrentham and back became too much and the farm was sold. In the spring of 1975 Bud suffered an illness and became disabled. That proved to be a blessing in disguise as it allowed Bud and Mary to retire and spend 20 wonderful winters in Mesa, Arizona. Finally Bud’s health issues ended the Mesa pilgrimage each winter and ultimately encouraged a move from their home in Lethbridge to the Good Samaritan’s Park Meadows Village facility in North Lethbridge in 2007 where Bud resided until his passing. The family would like to extend a very sincere thank you to the staff at Good Sam’s North, Dr. Strank, Dr. Janzen and Dr. Myhre, and the staff at the Chinook Regional Hospital for the excellent care provided to Bud during his time with them. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Bud, donations can be made to a charity of your choice. Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Thursday, October 16, 2008 from 7:00-8:00 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held at the MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329-15th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Cathy Coates officiating. Cremation to follow.