Peter John Derksen

1923 - 2010

Peter John Derksen obituary, 1923-2010

Peter John Derksen

1923 - 2010

BORN

1923

DIED

2010

Peter Derksen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 22, 2010.
Peter passed away peacefully with his loving daughters at his side on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Menno Place in Abbotsford. Peter was predeceased by his wife Agatha in 2004, an infant son, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. He is survived and remembered by 3 daughters, Judith (Ben) Hildebrandt, Calgary; Kathy (Ian) Campbell, North Vancouver; Louise (Dan) Williams, Hope. A wonderful Grandpa to Juanita (Mark) Zurowski, Dion (Michelle) Hildebrandt, Steven (Shannon) Hildebrandt, Andrew Campbell (Janine), Jordan Campbell (Natasha), Christy Williams (Craig), Sharman Wiebe, Jason Williams (Rochelle), and great-grandfather to Keely and Lane Zurowski, Meeka Hildebrandt, Shaun Hildebrandt and Waylon Williams.
Peter will also be remembered by 2 sisters, Frieda (Aron) Koehn, Margaret Janzen, and 2 brothers, John (Freda) Derksen, Henry (Myrtle) Derksen, many special friends, to name only a few, Jake and Betty Janzen and Dick and Marion Thiessen. Peter quietly served his Lord in many ways, but one that was dear to his heart was the Abbotsford Male Chorus, of which he was a member for over 20 years, and where he established lasting friendships and enjoyed the fellowship.
The family would like to say a special 'thank you' to the loving and caring staff at Menno Place where Dad resided on West 2 and East 2.
A Graveside Service will be held at Maclure Road Cemetery on Wednesday, December 29 at 9:30 a.m. Service of Remembrance will be held at Clearbrook MB Church, 2719 Clearbrook Rd at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Mennonite Benevolent Society to expand the services of Menno Place in Abbotsford. Online condolences may be given at www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com

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Bob Rempel

December 31, 2010

Enjoyed time spent with your father and grandfather and enjoyed their visits. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob Rempel

December 30, 2010

Dear Judith & Ben, Kathy & Ian, Louise & Dan & all your families,

I have many fond memories of your dad & the visits out to see mom. May God comfort & strengthen you in the days ahead.
Love, Ruth & Alvin Pedersen

Ken and Ruby Doerksen

December 30, 2010

Dear family:

Thankyou for the wheelchair for Ruby's father. He did not want to use it today but may come in handy someday. Thankyou also for the unexpected card. So sorry we could not visit with you individually as we were busy with Ruby's parents, our children, etc. May God be with you in the days ahead. Uncle John and Aunt Freda,Ken,Ruby,and family.

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