Peter Doerksen

  • Peter Doerksen
  • Date of Passing: March 4, 2024
  • Born in: 1930

Obituary

Peter Wiens Doerksen died peacefully at the age of 94, on Monday, March 4, 2024, after a short stay at the Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He has gone to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior.

He will be mourned by his wife of 73 years, Wilma Toews Doerksen: his children Douglas (Sandra), Murray (Linda), Christine, and Heather (David) Cooper, grandchildren: Maria (Ike) Unger, Lisa (Mike) Hopcraft, Benjamin (Angela) Doerksen, Jonathan (Becky) Doerksen, Colin (Tasha) Doerksen, Tim (Rachel) Doerksen, Brent (Kayla) Doerksen, Jodie Brown, Jared (Alison) Brown, Joel Brown, Dawson Cooper, Twyla Cooper, Gabby Cooper and Carly Cooper. He will also be missed by 18 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers: Ike Doerksen and Frank Derksen, and two sisters: Sara (Frank) Dueck, and Phyllis (John) Penner.

Peter was predeceased by his grandchild Keenan Cooper and his siblings, Susan Martens, Tina Neufeld, Jack Derksen, Elmer Derksen & Cornelius Doerksen, and his parents Isaac F. Doerksen & Susanna Wiens Doerksen.

Dad was born in the R.M. of De Salaberry, Manitoba, and attended school at Clearspring and Steinbach. He left school at 14 to work for Regehr and Sons and then in 1954 for Barkman Hardware. He started a new business in 1962 called Winnipeg Welding Supplies Ltd. This involved a move to Winnipeg and proved to be successful over the next 28 years.

In March 1951, Peter married Wilma Toews and together they moved to Winnipeg, living first in North Kildonan and then Fort Garry. They were very active in Evangelical Mennonite Churches in Steinbach and Winnipeg, worked at the business together for many years, and were always giving of their time and attention to their children and grandchildren. When they retired they travelled to Arizona during the winters and Dad enjoyed helping his sons in their businesses. His faith could be seen in how he conducted his business, raised his family and gave to his church community. His integrity, work ethic, consideration for others and easy laugh made him a friend to many.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Fort Garry Evangelical Mennonite Church, 602 Pasadena Ave., Winnipeg, MB. with viewing prior to the service.

Interment will take place on Wednesday March 13, 2024, at the Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach, MB.

Funeral Details

Funeral Service

  • Fort Garry EMC
  • 602 Pasadena Avenue, Winnipeg
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  • March 12, 2024 - 2:00 pm

Cemetery

  • Heritage Cemetery
  • Loewen Boulevard, Steinbach
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Arrangements

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