Peters, Nettie Wiens (1912-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Jul 13 p. 24

Birth date: 1912 Sep 13

text of obituary:

NETTIE PETERS

Nettie Peters of Swift Current, Sask. passed away May 23. She was born Sept. 13,1912 to Johann and Aganetha Wiens in Blumenort, Ekaterinoslav, Russia. The family immigrated to Main Centre, Sask. in 1920 and moved to Beechy, Sask. in 1926. She was baptized and joined the MB Church. She married Peter Peters in 1933. They farmed near Beechy. In 1948 they moved to a dairy farm near Waldeck, Sask. In 1971 they retired to a nearby acreage. She lived there after Peter's death. She moved to Swift Current in 1982 and to Palliser Regional Care Centre in December 2000. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and many crafts. Though blind for some time, she kept busy, mainly with rug hooking. She was proud of her European heritage, but was also proud to be Canadian. She was strong-willed and held definite political views and Christian convictions. She cherished family, especially her children and grandchildren. She is mourned by daughter Ruby Sanderson; sons Alvin and Vic; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister. The funeral was May 26 in Bridgeway Community Church, Swift Current, with Cliff Janzen ministering.