Dyck, Peter (1913-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Nov 17 p. 28

Birth date: 1913 Jun 20

text of obituary:

PETER DYCK

Peter Dyck of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Sept. 23. He was born June 20, 1913 to Jacob and Sarah Dyck in Hague, Sask. At 17, he went to work for a farmer in Waldheim, Sask., then worked for a dairy farmer near Chilliwack, B.C. He married Susan Giesbrecht in 1942. They were members of Vancouver MB Church until they moved to Clearbrook, B.C., where they joined King Road MB Church and later Clearbrook MB Church. He worked in a shipyard in North Vancouver and a flour mill. He loved the creativity of making noodles in the flour mill and woodworking. His last job was at the MacMillan Bloedel sawmill. He retired early due to his back. He and Susie kept up their yard daily-lawn grooming, rose and flower gardening and grape growing. Their table was often prepared for Sunday company. They enjoyed watching "Hymn Sing". They had many renters in their basement suite in Vancouver, sharing their home with others as with family. They adopted John and Mary Plett and their children as their own children and grandchildren. Over the years, they cared for various nieces in their home and supported many children in the Third World. His last years were spent in Tabor Home, helping Susie in her wheelchair. Predeceased by 9 siblings, he is mourned by Susie; adopted children John and Mary Plett; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters. The memorial service was held Sept. 27 in Woodlawn Funeral Home, Abbotsford, with Jay Neufeld ministering.