Peters, T. Katie (1932-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Jun 10 p. 27

Birth date: 1932 Nov 23

text of obituary:

T. KATIE PETERS

Kay Peters died Apr. 4. She was born Nov. 23, 1932 to Jacob and He- lena Peters in Blumen- hof, Sask . The family moved to Abbotsford in 1944. She took nurses training and ob- tained a BSN from UBC, then an MA in Eugene, Ore. and a PhD from New York University. She taught in Congo under MBMSI, and worked in Trail, B.C., Rossland, B.C., Eugene, and at Matsqui (B .C.) Psychiatric Center, retiring to Clear- brook, B.C. in 1997. She enjoyed confer- ences and was a delegate to 4 Mennonite World Conferences. She had Bible studies in her home, attended 2 growth groups in Bak- erview MB Church, Abbotsford, and enjoyed reading, conversation, music and table games. She supported many causes, espe- cially those tied to education. She was inde- pendent, determined, had a strong will to succeed and desired to serve the Lord. Pre- deceased by brother George, sisters Anna and Mary, she is mourned by brothers Jacob of Clearbrook, Bill of Penticton; sisters Helen Reimer of Reedley, Calif. and Betty Klassen of Abbotsford. The funeral was Apr. 12 in Bak - erview MB Church, Abbotsford, with Ray Harris and Wally Unger ministering.