Peters, Henry J. (1925-1975)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1975 Aug 14 p. 5

Birth date: 1925 May 5

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1975 Aug 8 p. 30

text of obituary:

HENRY J. PETERS

Henry Peters was born on May 5, 1925, in Waldheim, Russia to Jacob and Elizabeth Peters (nee Isaak). He was received with joy by his family. They immigrated to Canada in the fall of the same year. He spent his entire life in the Niverville, Man. area. His father died in 1931.

As a young adult he received Jesus Christ as his Saviour and was baptized upon the confession of his faith in 1946 and received into the Niverville Mennonite Brethren Church. The Scripture " ... it is good that our souls should gain their strength from the grace of God .. . " was demonstrated in his life.

On July, 1950 he was married to Hedy Dueck. Their union was blessed with four children. Years of diligent work followed as he provided for his family's livelihood. The spiritual welfare of his children was his special concern and he was a true example to them.

When the Lord and the church called him and his wife to diaconate service he accepted and served with love and joy. For many years he taught a Sunday school class which meant a great deal to him.

He experienced much joy and many blessings in his life, but also sorrow. Two brothers and two sisters-in-law were called home by the Lord.

He was the victim of a car collision near Steinbach, Man. on July 24. The tragic ending of his life has left a great void in family, church and community.

He leaves to mourn his beloved wife, two daughters, Elaine and Betty Anne, two sons, Roy and Garry; his aged mother, parents-in-law, four brothers, two sisters and their families, also many relatives and friends.