Toews, Peter P. (1910-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Sep 8 p. 29

Birth date: 1910 May 15

text of obituary:

PETER P. TOEWS

Peter P. Toews of Tabor Home, Abbotsford, B.C. passed away June 18. He was born May 15, 1910 to Peter Johann and Anna Toews in Protassovo, Siberia. In 1929 he married Margarete Huebert. In 1929-30 they immigrated to the Chaco, Paraguay. Enroute, they both accepted Christ; he based his conversion on Ps. 107:13, fulfilling a vow. They were baptized in a water hole at the first baptismal service of their MB church in the Chaco. Their faith never failed to bring hope and encouragement in hard times. Peter enjoyed singing and playing with his children. Despite poverty, there were musical instruments in their home. After they immigrated to Canada, Peter led the senior choir in Culloden MB Church for many years. Margarete died in 1994. His last 6 years were lonely, but he kept his faith, always thankful to God and his family for the support he received. Predeceased by Margarete and 5 children, he is mourned by his children Frieda Teichgraef, Abe, Elsie Balzer, Helen Hilstad, Anni Dueck and Helmut; 36 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and 1 sister. The funeral was June 23 in Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, with Peter Klassen, John Burns and Eldon DeFehr ministering.