Peters, Nicholas Aron (1920-1999)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Mar 3 p. 29

Birth date: 1920 May 28

text of obituary:

NICHOLAS ARON PETERS

Nicholas Aron Peters of Boissevain, Man. passed away Jan. 13. He was born May 28, 1920 to Aron F. and Elizabeth Peters in Pleschanovo, New Samara, Russia. In 1926 the family immigrated to Manitoba, living in Stephenfield, then Niverville. In 1928 they moved to Boissevain. In 1941 he attended Winkler (Man.) Bible School for several months. Here he struggled with his spiritual life. In January 1942 he joined the Canadian Army medical corps, where he made Christ Lord of his life. He was discharged in October 1945. His motto, "My God Can", was given to him by C.F. Klassen during his army days. He married Katie Dueck of Minto, Man. June 27, 1947. They lived in Winnipeg while he attended MB Bible College. In 1950 they moved near Boissevain to farm. For a number of years, he taught the Bible in 4 public schools each week. He started DVBS, first in rural schools, then in town. He preached in various rural churches when pastors were away. He helped establish a church in Deloraine, Man., served on the board of the Brandon (Man.) Indian-Metis Centre, provided church services to inmates at the Turtle Mountains and held teaching services for a week at a time in northern reserves. He invested much time into people's lives; it was important to him that people would come to know Christ. He was not afraid to speak to others about the gospel. He is remembered for his keen sense of humour, determination, stubbornness, competitiveness and high standards. He always loved God and his family. In 1981 he suffered a major heart attack, resulting in a gradual memory loss. In September 1999 he moved to Evergreen Place, Boissevain Personal Care Home. He wished to go to his Lord. Predeceased by twin siblings, an infant sister and 2 brothers, he is mourned by Katie; children Art of Boissevain, Diane Atwood of Rochester, N.Y., Ron of Drumheller, Alta., Harold of Boissevain and Karen Petras of Calgary; 11 grandchildren; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral was Jan. 15 in Boissevain MB Church, with Tom Warner ministering.