Peacefully on October 28, 2023 at Health science Centre, Eugene went to be with the Lord.
Eugene is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Nettie (nee Dyck). Left to cherish his memory are his three children: Wendy (Glenn), Colleen (Mark) and Jeff (Nicole); five grandchildren; Ryan (Delaney), Braidy (Mersadie), Tiffany, Nya and Ben. He is also survived by two sisters; Linda (Dennis), Emmy (Stan), sister-in-law Esther (Abe), brother-in-law Ron (Jan), numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and many dear friends.
Eugene was born on September 9, 1941 in Morris, MB to Pete & Tina Peters. The family farmed near Lowe Farm, MB and Eugene eventually left the farm to pursue work in the sales and service industries. He met Nettie in March, 1963 and they were married on July 25, 1964. After a few moves, they eventually settled in Carman, MB and currently resided in Winkler where they enjoyed their retirement.
The terrible shock of loss is lessened as the realization sets in that our loved one has been released from the painful prisons that our own bodies can become. This sense that he is in a better place, safe from harm, is appreciated more each day with the healing only time can bring. We all miss Dad, but it would only be for our own selfish sakes to want him back from Paradise, where lament and loneliness are no more. It is now but for us to live well, with grace and courage, as he did, and honour his memory in that manner; until we ourselves have the mysteries of life revealed to us, in God’s good time. As faith teaches us.
If friends so desire, In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mennonite Central Committee.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church, 750, 15th Street, Winkler, MB. Family interment will be held in the Greenwood Cemetery, Carman.
Eugene is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Nettie (nee Dyck). Left to cherish his memory are his three children: Wendy (Glenn), Colleen (Mark) and Jeff (Nicole); five grandchildren; Ryan (Delaney), Braidy (Mersadie), Tiffany, Nya and Ben. He is also survived by two sisters; Linda (Dennis), Emmy (Stan), sister-in-law Esther (Abe), brother-in-law Ron (Jan), numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and many dear friends.
Eugene was born on September 9, 1941 in Morris, MB to Pete & Tina Peters. The family farmed near Lowe Farm, MB and Eugene eventually left the farm to pursue work in the sales and service industries. He met Nettie in March, 1963 and they were married on July 25, 1964. After a few moves, they eventually settled in Carman, MB and currently resided in Winkler where they enjoyed their retirement.
The terrible shock of loss is lessened as the realization sets in that our loved one has been released from the painful prisons that our own bodies can become. This sense that he is in a better place, safe from harm, is appreciated more each day with the healing only time can bring. We all miss Dad, but it would only be for our own selfish sakes to want him back from Paradise, where lament and loneliness are no more. It is now but for us to live well, with grace and courage, as he did, and honour his memory in that manner; until we ourselves have the mysteries of life revealed to us, in God’s good time. As faith teaches us.
If friends so desire, In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mennonite Central Committee.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church, 750, 15th Street, Winkler, MB. Family interment will be held in the Greenwood Cemetery, Carman.