John John Peters

John was humble, godly, selfless, gentle and patient. A loyal and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, John loved spending time with family. He served wherever he could, especially with children, as long as he was able. His nonjudgmental spirit and unconditional love left a legacy.

Updated June 23, 2016: mother’s name corrected.

• Birth: October 13, 1923
• Birthplace:
  Orloff, Ukraine
• Death: September 30, 2015

• Parents:
  Johann & Margaretha Peters
• Married:
  Lydia Dyck, July 8, 1951
• Family:
  children Len (Mary Ann), Ralph (Carrie), Ron (Shelley), Janet (John); 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 8 siblings
• Church:
  43rd Avenue MB, Vancouver; Willow Park, Emmanuel (PAOC), Kelowna, B.C.