Peters, Aron A. (1918-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Jan p. 26

Birth date: 1918 Jul 26

text of obituary:

ARON A. PETERS

Aron A. Peters died Oct. 10 with his children at his bedside. He was born July 26,1918 to Aron and Elizabeth Peters. When Aron was 8, the family immigrated to Canada. They spent two years in the Niverville, Man. area before settling in Boissevain. At 15, Aron entered into a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. He was baptized and became a member of Boissevain MB Church. He attended Winkler Bible School for three years. In 1945, he married Elizabeth Dueck. Together they farmed and raised a family. Aron was a person of faith and discipline. Daily devotions at the breakfast table and evening Bible reading were important to him. He served in the church, teaching Sunday school, working as a trustee, and serving as chair of the building committee. In 1982, Aron and Elizabeth built a retirement home. Aron enjoyed travelling, woodworking, and walking. Predeceased by Elizabeth in 1996; infant sister Katie; 4 brothers; he is mourned by children Victor (Sharon), Edwin (Kathy), Alice (Phillip Natiuk), Dorothy (Klaus Lahr), Richard (Brenda), Barbara (Ron DeWalt); 19 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; 1 brother. The funeral was Oct. 14 at Boissevain MB Church.