WIEBE, Peter
Peter Wiebe, 89, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, early Thursday morning, September 11, 2014 at Peach Arch Hospital. He was born in Ukraine on November 2, 1924 and immigrated to Canada with his parents at age one. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Margaret, 4 married children - Lawrence (Sharon), Raymond (Jan), Myra (Larry), and Gordon (Catherine) - 8 grandchildren, their spouses, and 15 great - grandchildren. He has 4 siblings, Margaret, Abe, Mary, & Herb (deceased). Peter grew up on a farm in Manitoba, and worked in various mines in Northern Ontario, before choosing a 25 year career as a Chartered Life Underwriter. He won many awards for his ability to help others prepare for their financial future. The Wiebe family moved back to Winnipeg in 1965, and then to their home in White Rock, BC in 1978, where he and Margaret also ran a Care Facility. He was an accomplished musician (guitar, baritone, harmonica) and a talented singer (quartets and choirs). He particularly enjoyed Southern Gospel Music. Peter was an active and faithful member of the Pentecostal Church - including leadership roles. Peter was both a family man and a handyman. He enjoyed telling entertaining stories about previous events and experiences. One of his favorite pastimes was studying the history of Mennonites and their culture. The memorial service is at 1 PM on Thursday September 18th, at Seaview Pentecostal Assembly, 14633 16th Ave., Surrey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Builders Group.