Peter Griffiths

He is survived by siblings Brian in Tasmania and Betty in Vancouver.

Peter was born in Ocean Falls, BC and, like most born there, was an accomplished swimmer and later a runner. In 1968, he moved to Vancouver for school and his whole life changed … he met Julie. They were married in 1969, moved to Kitimat for work, and had their first child, Tracy, all before his 24th birthday--all the while working on his accounting degree. In 1977, Peter, Julie, Tracy, and now Jeff, moved to Prince George and Peter started his career with Canfor. Peter has had many physical challenges over the years and adapted as well as he could. He loved his family, and in later years when running and swimming were too difficult, loved walking his many dogs on the Pidherny Trail system and Bench and Toombs Drive. He was a fixture and it has warmed my heart that neighbours from the North Nechako Neighbourhood reached out--many didn’t know his name but all mentioned what a kind man he was. Peter was cared for in Hospice for almost a month--what a wonderful place as Dash and Julie could visit anytime. He is now at peace, and joins his daughter Tracy, brother Alan, daughter-in-law Sandie and many four footed spirits at the rainbow bridge.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the main lodge of Caledonia Nordic on September 20 from 5pm to 8 pm. This will be Peter casual and an opportunity for friends and family to share memories.

In lieu of flowers, please bring ½ doz of your favourite sweets in honour of Peter’s sweet tooth.

I would like to thank Dr. Khan, Dr. Hampole, Palliative Care nursing and the wonderful staff at the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Hospice House in Peter’s name.