JACOB A. PETERS

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JACOB A. PETERS May 24, 1923 - July 17, 2003 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Jake, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jake was born in Kronsgart on May 24, 1923. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943 and served until 1946. On June 8, 1947 he married Nettie Martens. They made their home and raised their family in the Morden area. Dad was very involved with activities at St. Pauls United Church Morden, serving on the board of Stewards and as an Elder on the Session and on the Parish Board. He was the secretary-treasurer of the Sunday School at St. Pauls United Church for a number of years. Jake worked at the Research Station for approximately 30 years. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 11. Jake is survived by his wife Nettie (nee Martens) of 56 years; four sons, Ron and wife Cheryl of Morden, Albert and wife Debbie of Winnipeg, Raymond and wife Pauline of Winnipeg, Norman Peters of Morden; four daughters, Marlene and husband Will Derksen of Winnipeg, Shirley and husband Ed Bergen of Altona, Lorraine and husband Don Holenski of Thornhill, Joan Peters of Morden; 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, eight brothers, five sisters and their families. He was predeceased by grandson Matthew Peters in 2001. Viewing will be held Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, 1050 Thornhill, Morden, and at the church prior to the service. Funeral service will be held Monday, July 21, 2:00 p.m. at St. Pauls United Church, 353 Thornhill, Morden, Rev. Laurie Simpson officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Morden. Donations may be made to Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation Community Cancer Care Program. Flowers are gratefully declined. Many thanks to all the doctors, nurses and staff at Boundary Trails Health Centre for the excellent care that Dad and his family received. Dad We were by your side as you prepared for your journey home, Taking care you were never alone. We reminisced of days good and bad, Some stories happy and some stories sad. Tears were shed and prayers said As the angels stayed beside your bed. They saw you were tired and ready to go, So they knew it was time to take you home. We will miss you Dad. Love from your Family. Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden in care of arrangements. 204-822-4755.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 19, 2003