Reimer, Peter (1909-1991)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1991 Sept 13 p. 27; Oct 11, 1991 p. 28

Birth date: 1909 Nov 19

text of obituary:

PETER REIMER

Peter Reimer of Clearbrook, B.C. passed away August 2. He is mourned by his wife of 56 years, Tina; children David of West Vancouver, Mary Steegstra of Calgary, Martha Hunt of Surrey, B.C., Melita of Vancouver, Anne Collins of 83 Mile House, B.C., Leona Cook of Vancouver, Judy Wills of Port Moody, B.C. and Juanita Peters of Abbotsford, B.C.; 23 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters. The funeral was August 6 in East Aldergrove MB Church, with Jay Neufeld ministering.

Peter Reimer of Clearbrook, B.C. passed away Aug. 2. He was born Nov. 29, 1909 to Jacob Peter and Anna Reimer. In 1926 the family immigrated to Canada, settling on a homestead in Herbert, Sask. He met Tina Brucks in Coaldale, Alta., where they both attended Bible school and were married June 7, 1935. After three children, they moved to B.C., settling on a small farm in Yarrow. A serious accident in 1950 redirected his life and took the family to Vancouver, where they lived until retirement. After a brief period in Kamloops, B.C., they returned to the Fraser Valley, where they enjoyed the luxury of the remaining years together. Their close relationship was the springboard for their travels and the glue that sustained their love through illness. Predeceased by 2 sisters and 1 brother, he is mourned by his wife; son David; daughters Mary, Martha, Melita, Annie, Leona, Judi and Juanita; 23 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral was Aug. 6 in East Aldergrove MB Church, with Jay Neufeld ministering.