PETER HENRY IVENS

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PETER HENRY IVENS April 21, 1934 - August 6, 2006 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather and beloved husband, on Sunday, August 6, 2006. Peter passed away after a lengthy illness, with his wife at his side, at the Health Sciences Centre. Left with many fond memories are his beloved wife of 46 years, Marga; his children, Gabby (Glenn), Peter, Monika (Tom) and Thomas; his grandchildren, Derek, Roger, David and Amber; mother Kathe in Germany and his sisters, Heike (Kurt) and Helga (George). He was predeceased by his father Fritz; brother Klaus and his sister Inga. In 1955, Peter immigrated to Canada from Kiel, Germany and worked as a baker at Minaki Lodge before settling in Winnipeg. In keeping with Peter's wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. Many special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of D4 and D5 at the Health Sciences Centre. When is it time to say goodbye, To all the love we've known? When is it time to end your pain And leave us all alone? We've watched you on your good days when We feel your strength renewed; But shortly after little ups, The down days they ensue. As we look into your face On days that have been bad, We see a look that beckons us It's tired, and hurt and sad. The little spark we used to see Behind those loving eyes, Is growing ever clouded By life's cruel inhumane side. We try to see beyond the pain You feel with every step; And softly whisper to ourselves This may get better yet. For letting go is harder for The person left behind; It means that if we let you go We cannot turn back time. But now the lights are darkening... We take it daily now; We cannot see our future clear Or think beyond this cloud, For if we let ourselves admit It's time to let you go; We'd have to face reality Without you...but we know... That soon we have to face The final outcome that we dread. And holding on will only serve To hurt you in the end. You've given such unselfish love For all our time in life, But if we hold too tightly, You'll not move toward the light... On to a better life, where you Can once again be free, Of all the pain and discomfort That holds you here to us. So if we find the courage just to say This last farewell, We hope you will forgive us for The time it took us; still... We'll hold with us the memories That in our heart remains, Pray one day, down the road a'ways They'll lessen our own pain. Peter's arrangements have been entrusted to the Family Owned Funeral Chapel of: WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 11, 2006