Peter G. Dueck
1925 - 2012
Peter G. Dueck
1925 - 2012
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BORN
1925
DIED
2012
Peter Dueck Obituary
He is survived by his loving wife, Lena, with whom he shared 62 wonderful years. They had six children, Karen Low Ah Kee (Noel), Kenneth Dueck, Beverly Durvin (Rick), Elaine Tessaro-deceased (Jim), Warren Dueck (Lynne) and Robert Dueck (Sharon). Peter was also blessed with twenty grandchildren and one great grandchild. He loved his family and was never more pleased than to be with them at family events.
Peter was a man that influenced many through his business and his faith. He had the courage to do what others believed couldn't be done. He saw past the immediate with a vision of the future. He was a generous man with his time and wealth and expected nothing in return.
Peter was a successful entrepreneur, co-founding Dueck Building Supplies with his father and brother, in 1949 and building it into a thriving business with stores throughout the Fraser Valley. He started and acquired several businesses. They included manufacturing with sales in Canada and around the world and real estate projects in Canada and the US. Locally his vision led to the development of the Seven Oaks Mall, West Oaks Mall and Clearbrook Town Centre in Abbotsford.
Peter dedicated his life to sharing his Christian faith with family, friends and colleagues. He took the leadership of Campus Crusade for Christ in Canada and served twenty years on the board of Briercrest College and Seminary in Saskatchewan. He was a long-time supporter of various other Christian ministries across Canada and abroad.
A Viewing will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2012 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford.
A celebration of his life will be held on Monday February 20, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at Bakerview Church, 2285 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford.
In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Funeral Home, Abbotsford, BC.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Loanna Day (Friesen)
July 25, 2012
Dear Lena and family, I was in Canada this weekend and thought of the Dueck family. My sister Joanie did a Google search and found this guest book for Peter. As a child of John and Martha Friesen, the Dueck family has been important to me and it's so sad to have lost touch these past years.
Remembering Peter is very important to us. I will be talking with my mother about him and recalling memories, especially from Chilliwack and the friendship -- lots of thoughts of my Dad and Peter. Now they can see each other in heaven. May God be with the whole family.
Richard and Nancy Liedy
February 20, 2012
Dear Lena and family,
You might remember me as a close business associate of Peter's during the 80s and 90s. I became an extremely close friend of Ken's since that time. I thought very highly of Peter and considered him a mentor to me. His love of Jesus and how that showed up in his everyday business was just such a gift of trust and faith. He taught me so much.
I know you will miss him terribly, but you have the joy and confidence of knowing that you will one day be reunited with him and he will have a renewed mind and body and you both will be able to fellowship every day in Paradise with our Lord Jesus.
God bless you.
The Richard Liedy family
Denver, Colorado
Wenda Singor Dueck
February 19, 2012
Dear Mom and family,
What a legacy that Dad has left us. He lived his life fully and with purpose, integrity and love; serving all of us – his family, his community, his business and his missions and ministries. We who are left behind, are given two gifts; the joy of the memories of his life and the challenge to carry the Light that he lived for – to live meaningful lives that count for Jesus, that count for eternity. In Dad's memory, a scholarship in his name has been given to the ministry of his granddaughter, Lauren Dueck, at the University of Chicago.
with deep love,
February 19, 2012
Mrs. Dueck & Family, Our thoughts and prayers during the days to come as you remember a great man who also meant much to so many. We thank God for the way you folks influenced and touched our lives by your godly example. Condolences also from my dad Ted Bergren who appreciated so much the work that Mr. Dueck did as board member at BBC. Harvey & Marilyn Zink
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Norman Brown
February 18, 2012
Lena & family:
May the peace and comfort of God sustain you during this time of loss.
I recall my early days on staff with Campus Crusade when Peter and Lena would have the staff over to your house to encourage, motivate and suggest activities that would build God's kingdom. Peter always was always encouraging with an "what if" attitude. His was a life lived to the full.
In His hands.
February 18, 2012
"Dear Lena and family: Peter's passing brought a flood of memories. Our times together for Bible Study in our home; his involvement in our Seniors' New Horizons gatherings at Willingdon Church; Peter's contribution to providing electricity for the Durami Bible School and School of Mission in Ethiopia and his enabling me to revisit there. I am especially grateful for his love for God and his concern for people." Ralph Jacobson (North Vancouver, BC)
Lloyd and Edna Mackey
February 18, 2012
Lena and family:
We recall Peter's and your years of encouragement, on the personal level and in work.
Our linkages were at BC Christian News, where Peter's business and spiritual acumen combined in the early 90s to give the newspaper the additional years of life it needed to serve its community.
We wish you God's close presence in these days of loss, and an awareness that Peter is more alive than he has ever been.
God's best,
Lloyd and Edna Mackey
Dwayne Uglem
February 17, 2012
Dear Lena and family,
May you know the Lord's grace and strength in these days of remembrance and celebration of Peter's life. His encouragement to the leaders and work here at Briercrest is deeply appreciated. His vision and willingness to find a way to build and extend the work of the school is certainly one of his many legacies. To be sure, the Hildebrand Chapel is one of those legacies, and as I watch if filled with activity this weekend at Youth Quake, I am deeply grateful for Peter's leadership here. Of course this is just one of many places where Peter's vision and work continues on. We join you in celebrating Peter's life and legacy.
Dwayne Uglem
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