It is with great sadness and joy that we announce the passing of Peter at the age of 77 on April 24/2013, survived by his loving wife Shirley Heidt (McLean) of 53 years. Predeceased by parents Alexander and Philomena, brother Pius, sisters Katherine, Emily, and Pauline all of Regina,SK.
Peter was born in Loreburn, SK, June 14, 1935 and retired to the Salmon Arm area in 2003. Within the small community of Silver Creek Peter was known as the “Godfather” , repairing all issues to do with the trades that were his career and what he loved to do for 52 years - plumber, boilermaker, pipefitter, tinbasher, etc etc,.
Peter is survived by his 3 children- Brenda Lee (Windels) of Cranbrook, BC, Robert David (Tracy) of Spruce Grove, AB, Ronald Peter (Juanita) of Red Deer, AB; 10 loving grandchildren; Cody, Nicholas, Gabriella, Stephanie, Chase, Tristan, Alexander, Alaina, Olivia, and Ross as well as numerous nieces and nephews, also will be missed by a very large number of close friends.
A funeral service was held at Bowers Funeral Chapel, Salmon Arm, BC on Tuesday April 30,2013 at 11:00am,Father George Lagrange officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation www.jeartandstroke.ca/donate
Online condolences can be sent through Peter’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are in the care of Bower’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Salmon Arm