Nightingale, Peter (1911-1991)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1991 Nov 22 p. 27

Birth date: 1911 June 10

text of obituary:

PETER NIGHTINGALE

Peter Nightingale of Winfield, B.C. passed away Oct. 8. He was born June 10, 1911 to Rev. Abram and Maria Nachtigal in Alexanderkrone, Russia. In 1924 the family immigrated to Ontario, later moving to Manitoba and, in 1936 to Yarrow, B.C. There he married Agnes Toews in 1938. He worked in the hop yards. For years he operated his own fruit farm. In his mid 40's he experienced a life-changing experience. Illness forced him into early retirement, but he remained instrumental in the work of Inland Tract Distributors for many years. He also continued to work on his large and unique collection of potted plants. They moved to Winfield in 1977. He is remembered as a kind and faithful friend and as a man of integrity, sustained by humble faith and ceaseless prayer. Predeceased by his wife in 1985, he is mourned by his children Elfrieda Krumbhols and Dave of Winfield, Florence Ross of Port Coquitlam, B.C. and Larry of Vancouver; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. The funeral was Oct. 10 in Winfield Missionary Church, with Gary Dahl, Gene Whitehead, Wayne Shirton ·and Dave Martens ministering.