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Peter Edward FOTH

July 11, 2006

FOTH, Peter Edward

June 9, 1912 - July 11, 2006

Peter passed away peacefully at the Peace Arch Hospital. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lorna of 54 years, daughters Lynne (John) Taylor and Debbie (Hans) Algotsson and 5 grandchildren. Peter was predeceased by grandson, Karl Algotsson, age 25, June 14, 2006 in a motor vehicle accident. Peter was born in Ukraine and immigrated to Colonsay, Sask, in 1925. He moved to Dawson City, YT in 1939 where he worked in the Gold Fields. In 1964 he joined Canada Customs and worked in Whitehorse, Beaver Creek and Dawson City, Yukon. In 1977 he and Lorna retired to White Rock, BC. A memorial service will be held in the Church of the Holy Trinity, 15115 Roper Ave, White Rock, BC on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Peace Arch Hospital or the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund.

Interment in the Pioneer Cemetery in Dawson City, Y.T. at a later date.