Peters, Margaret Grace Stevens (1928-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Feb 7 p. 21

Birth date: 1928 Nov 19

text of obituary:

MARGARET GRACE PETERS

Maragaret Grace Peters passed away Jan. 1. She was born Nov.19, 1928 to Robert and Eva Stevens in Pennfield, N.B. She attended the Reformed Baptist Church, became a Christian at an early age and was baptized. She believed in helping the poor and needy and was very generous. She attended Bethany Bible Gamp for 10 summers. She worked at the Brunswick Sardines fish plant and later as housekeeper and nurse's aid in an orphanage. Caring for her sick brother-in-law in Red Deer, Alta., she met John Peters through correspondence. They married Sept 18, 1982, and she joined Yarrow (B.C) MB Church . She loved travelling, photography, beautiful flowers, God's creation, playing games and visiting. They moved to Abbtosford, B.C. Feb. 21, 1992. She lived 2 years at Menno Home and her last 3 months at MSA Hospital. She looked forward to meeting Jesus and loved ones in heaven. Predeceased by 7 siblings, she is mourned by John; and siblings Frank, Pauline, Edna, Millard, Isabel, Paul, Mae and Murl. The funeral was Jan. 6 at Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly with Dave Rathjen and Jack Keys ministering.