Obituary of Wilmer Detriech Peters

It is with great sadness we wish to announce that Wilmer Detriech Peters, beloved husband of Mrs. Sandra Peters of Calgary, passed away at the Agape Manor Hospice on Sunday, February 8, 2004, after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 65 years. Will was born on February 17, 1938 in Winnipeg, MB, and moved to Calgary in 1962. He worked in the insurance underwriting business for many years. Will retired from Burnco Rock Products in 2003. He enjoyed drives in the country and spending time with his grandchildren. Will leaves behind his wife Sandra; son and daughter-in-law Douglas and Shawna, and their son Mathew; daughter and son-in-law Lori and Don Torgerson and their children Cole and Calista of Didsbury. He is also survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Herb and Sandra; Henry and Helen, and their families of Winnipeg. He will be sadly missed by his mother-in-law Rachel Sim, brothers-in-law Ben (Linda) Sim of Calgary, and Rod Sim of Hawaii and their families. Will was predeceased by his parents Abrahm and Sonja Peters. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 2:30 P.M. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Agape Manor Hospice for their kindness and compassion in caring for Will. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Agape Hospice, 1302 – 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8 Telephone: (403) 282-6588. In living memory of Wilmer Peters, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY, TELEPHONE: (403) 256-9575.