Boese, Peter J. (1910-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 May 31 p. 23

Birth date: 1910 Jun 29

text of obituary:

PETER J. BOESE

Peter J. Boese of St. Catharines, Ont. passed away Dec. 31. He was born June 29, 1910 to Jacob and Agatha Boese in Ukraine. In 1924 the family immigrated to Canada; his father was delayed 2 years because of a disabled leg, due to polio as a child. The family settled in Arnaud, Man. He accepted Christ in his youth, was baptized and joined Arnaud MB Church. He married Tina Janzen June 30, 1940. They farmed in Arnaud. In 1949 they moved to St.Catharines, where they joined Fairview MB Church. For many years he was an installer for drapery companies, retiring in 1979. He was a gentle, loving man who prayed much for his family. He had much illness in his life. He lived in Tabor Home for 6 years. He is mourned by Tina; sons Ted, Ronald and Robert; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 1 sister. The funeral was Jan. 4 in Fairview MB Church, with Waldo Pauls ministering.