Hal Scott Peterson, the son of Harold and Jeanette Peterson, was born in Twin Falls Jan. 18, 1960, and passed away Monday, April 28, 2008, in Twin Falls.
Hal attended Filer (Idaho) Elementary, Filer Junior High and Filer High School, graduating in 1978. After high school he attended the College of Southern Idaho, where he earned a degree in welding. From CSI he went to Walla Walla Community College and received a farrier's degree. While he was attending school in Walla Walla, he met Vicki Druffel and they were married in 1981.
Rodeo was an important part of Hal's life. From the time he was very young he competed in Little Britches rodeos and then high school rodeo. In 1978 he toured with the U.S. Rodeo team in Germany. Rodeo scholarships provided him the opportunity to compete in rodeo at the intercollegiate level. Later he was also competitive in amateur and professional rodeos. Throughout his years of rodeo competition, he won many buckles and saddles for his talent, skill and determination.
Hal also judged high school and college rodeos as well as amateur rodeos. He judged the Silver State Rodeo in Fallon, Nev., for eight years and the Idaho High School Finals Rodeo for many years. Hal also donated his time and talents to help with many benefits and assisted young cowboys with special projects. He has been an active supporter of the Filer High School Rodeo Team.
Hal's working career began at the Filer Fairgrounds where he worked for 17 years. For 15 years Hal was a talented "horseshoer," but for the past 18 years he has been a valued employee at Walco in Twin Falls. Hal's clients respected his knowledge, honesty and dedication. They came to consider him more of a friend than a salesman.
Hal had a wonderful family that supported and loved him: his wife, Vicki; parents, Harold and Jeanette Peterson; his daughter, Josie; his son, Jacob; brother, Hobie and wife Tawni, and their three sons. Vicki's parents, Bob and Monica Druffel from Colton, were an important part of Hal's life, along with Vicki's family: Dale and Marsha, Tony and Mike, Nick and Lynn, three nephews and three nieces.
Hal was baptized a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Buhl, Idaho.
Viewing will be 1-5 p.m. Monday, May 5, at Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday, May 5, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Buhl. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the church.
While Hal was a patient at St. Luke's of Magic Valley, he received highly professional and loving care from the staff.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be given in Hal's name to: College of Southern Idaho Foundation for establishment of scholarships for the Registered Nursing Program at the College of Southern Idaho. Contributions may be mailed to: CSI Foundation, P.O. Box 1238, Twin Falls, ID 83303.
