Obituary of Theodore "Ted" Peters

Ted, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Bethany Meadows at the age of 80 following a long struggle with dementia and Parkinson's disease. Ted was born on a farm in Groessen, Holland on June 18, 1936. He was the sixth of ten children born to Everdina and John Peters. In 1953, Ted immigrated to Canada with his family to start a new life after the war. He worked hard beside his family and they all learned English and found their paths in Canada. Eventually he found his way to a long career as a grain buyer working in the New Sarepta, Hay Lakes, and Camrose areas. He maintained close relationships with the Peters family throughout his life. Ted met Anna (Marrazzo) in 1965, and married her in 1967. He brought her out to New Sarepta to begin their married life. During that time, Ted and Anna were blessed with three daughters - Diana, Angela and Sandra. In 1975, Alberta Wheat Pool transferred Ted and his growing family to Hay Lakes. Robert came along and the family was complete. He was transferred again in 1992 to Camrose to complete his career in the grain industry and finally retired in 1998. He concentrated on his yard and being a full-time grandfather. Ted and Anna maintained an extensive garden and fruit tree selection throughout their lives and it only got busier in retirement. Ted was either watching the crops in the fields or his gardens for over 45 years. Ted had a strong sense of community, family and faith; often these were combined in his volunteer service. As his family grew up in Hay Lakes, Ted was very involved with the Boy Scouts, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Hay Lakes community groups, and the church choir. This continued in Camrose as dad developed a strong relationship with St. Francis Catholic Church parish council and various sub committees as well as the Adult Choir and the Knights of Columbus. Ted was busy in retirement as a volunteer of the church. He loved to sing in church and was often requested for special events. He was very proud of being an instrument of God's will through his singing, hospital visits and volunteerism. Ted's good will, humour and uplifting spirit were defining personal characteristics. He was immensely jovial and approachable with everyone. Whether he was with family, at work or in the community Ted was going to tell a joke, laugh loud and smile often. He worked hard and was quick to help if asked, often with some jokes to lighten the day. Ted was predeceased by his parents Everdina and John Peters, Tony Peters (brother), and Frank (infant brother). Ted is survived by his loving wife Anna, four children; Dr. Diana Peters (Patrick Lavery) of Coldstream, B.C., Angela (Patrick) Scharf of Ardrossan, Sandra (Quinton) Grunow of Wainwright and Robert Peters of Edmonton, eight grandchildren, four brothers; Henry Peters of Estevan, Saskatchewan, John (Kae) Peters of Estevan , Saskatchewan, Gerry (Margaret) Peters of Nanaimo, B.C., Frank (Mary) Peters of Victoria, B.C., three sisters; Mary (Clarence) Morgan of Estevan, Saskatchewan, Aleida Peredery of Edmonton, Dorothy Lozinski of St. Albert, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Prayer Vigil was held on Friday September 9th 2016 at 7:00 pm from the Burgar Memorial Chapel . Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday September 10, 2016 at 11:00 am from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church. Interment has taken place in the Camrose Cemetery. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Alzheimers Society, Parkinsons Society or to Bethany Meadows Longterm Care Center.