Henry Peter Peters

1940 - 2012

On January 18th, 2012 after a short battle with cancer, Henry P. Peters passed away at the Concordia Hospital at the age of 71 years. Henry was born on the family farm near Winnipegosis on August 30th, 1940 – 7th of 9 children. He spent most of his life farming before moving to Winnipeg in 1986 where he worked for DeFehr and Palliser Furniture until his retirement in 2005. Since moving to Winnipeg Henry has attended Grant Memorial Baptist Church and enjoyed his time as an usher. Henry’s passion was gardening and was known far and wide for his amazing flowers and knack for making plants grow.

He will be sadly missed by his surviving family – two brothers, Paul, George (Myrtle), and three sisters, Neta (John Warkentin), Ruth (John Inglis), and Louise Kokot; brother-in-law Jake (Ruth Buhler; sister-in-law Gail Peters, and their families. He was predeceased by his father and mother (Henry and Aganeta), brother (Arthur), two sisters (Helen Estelle and Anne Buhler), brother-in-law (Skip Estellle), and his niece (Michelle).

Henry also leaves behind many friends whose lives were touched by his kind and gentle nature.

Special thanks to the staff at Concordia Hospital who did their best to make him comfortable in his final days.

A celebration of Henry’s life will be held on Tuesday January 24th, 11am at Klassen Funeral Home. Viewing will be prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Grant Memorial Baptist Church (Seniors Ministry), 877 Wilkes Ave., Winnipeg, R3P 1B8 or Cancer Care Manitoba, 1160-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, R3E 0V9.

Arrangements under the direction of Klassen Funeral Home, Winnipeg, MB.