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died peacefully Aug.
died peacefully Aug.
10. He was born Apr.
10. He was born Apr.
30, 1921 in Plum Cou-
30, 1921 in Plum Coulee, Man. to James and
lee, Man. to James and
Agnes Peters. At 14,
Agnes Peters. At 14,
he left home to work
he left home to work as a farmhand. When
her bedside. She was
he was 20, he met Kay Penner, who was only 14. Peter attended Kay's  
born Sept. 22, 1910 in
baptism, which made a significant impact on  
Norquay, Sask. to Au-
him. One Sunday morning at age 25, Peter's car  
gust and Anna Ham.ln
wouldn't start so he walked to a church several  
grade 9, Esther came
miles away. At this church, he was convicted to
to an understanding
become a Christian. Shortly afterwards, Peter  
of the importance of spiritual matters. After
and Kay were married. Peter worked at various vocations, including trucking and concrete  
hearing a message from an evangelist, she in~
finishing, and took pride in his workmanship.  
vited Jesus Christ into her heart and committed
Peter and Kay attended Elmwood MB Church,  
her life to following God. After high school, Es-
Winnipeg, where Peter served as an usher. He  
ther attended Bible school in Minnedosa, where
believed in regular church involvement and respect for church leadership. In 1967, they moved
a romance with her future husband blossomed.
to Abbotsford, B.C. and became members of
She married George Fredlund Nov. 3, 1934 and
Bakerview MB Church, where they served on
Edward Jacob Wall
the food committee. Peter enjoyed retirement
Edward Jacob Wall
and spending time with his family. Predeceased
died peacefully Sept.
by 2 brothers, he is mourned by Kay; 4 children
2. He was born Oct.
and their spouses; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters. The memorial service was Aug. 17 at Bakerview MB Church,
22, 1940 to Ted and
Abbotsford, B.C.
Helen Wall. Ed attend-
 
ed school in Longford,
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]
Swift Current, and
Wymark, Sask . In his
grade 12 year, he met
Lucille. They were married June 1961. After
graduation, Ed attended Bethany Bible Institute
for 1 year and then farmed. He enjoy!;?d fishing,
as a farmhand. When they lived on the same farm where Esther was hunting, camping, and working in his shop. He
he was 20, he met Kay born. In 1991, George and Esther moved to was proud of his family and looked forward to
Penner, who was only 14. Peter 'attended Kay's Lanigan, Sask. In her late 80s, Esther made the any occasion that would bring them together.
baptism, which made a significant impact on decision to be baptized. She desired that every- Ed gave his life to Christ as a child and was
him. One Sunday morning at age 25, Peter's car one she met would come to know Jesus. Esther baptized on the confession of i:lis faith in 1961.
wouldn't start so he walked to a church several will be remembered for her love of the Lord, He attended Bridgeway Community Church,
miles away. At this church, he was convicted to her love and applaus,e of family, and her desire Swift Current, and served there in various ways,
become a Christian. Shortly afterwards, Peter to help others. Predeceased by George in 2000; including volunteering many hours in the
and Kay were married. Peter worked at vari- daughter Doreen; 1 brother; she is mourned by construction of two church buildings. He also
ous vocations, including trucking and concrete children Del (JoAnne), Veryl (John) Wylie, Lorne served in the community on several boards. He
finishing, and took pride in his workmanship. (Peg), and Marlene (Dave) Pollock; 11 grand- is mourned by Lucille; chil,dren Rhonda (Darrin)
Peter and Kay attended Elmwood MB Church, children; 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral Dueck, Joyce (Chuck) Mohamed, and Randolph;
Winnipeg, where Peter served as an usher. He was Aug. 27 at Christian Fellowship Church, 7 grandchildren; 1 brother; 3 sisters. The funeral
believed in regular church involvement and re-

Latest revision as of 14:48, 25 March 2024

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2000 Oct 13 p. 27

Birth date: 1921 Apr. 3

text of obituary:

PETER JAMES PETERS

Peter James Peters died peacefully Aug. 10. He was born Apr. 30, 1921 in Plum Coulee, Man. to James and Agnes Peters. At 14, he left home to work as a farmhand. When he was 20, he met Kay Penner, who was only 14. Peter attended Kay's baptism, which made a significant impact on him. One Sunday morning at age 25, Peter's car wouldn't start so he walked to a church several miles away. At this church, he was convicted to become a Christian. Shortly afterwards, Peter and Kay were married. Peter worked at various vocations, including trucking and concrete finishing, and took pride in his workmanship. Peter and Kay attended Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, where Peter served as an usher. He believed in regular church involvement and respect for church leadership. In 1967, they moved to Abbotsford, B.C. and became members of Bakerview MB Church, where they served on the food committee. Peter enjoyed retirement and spending time with his family. Predeceased by 2 brothers, he is mourned by Kay; 4 children and their spouses; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters. The memorial service was Aug. 17 at Bakerview MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C.

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