PETER DYCK

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PETER DYCK June 14, 1924 - July 7, 2016 On July 7, 2016, Peter Dyck passed away at the Riverview Health Centre, after a battle with cancer. Peter was born on June 14, 1924, and celebrated his 92nd birthday. He is survived by: his wife Nettie, together they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on June 19, 2016, at the St. Boniface Hospital; his children: Harry (Elaine), John (Shirley), Irma (Robert Dayton), and Sandra (Hank Fast); 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Peter immigrated to Canada in 1925, at the age of one, with his parents Peter and Sara. He took up farming from his parents with his brother Jack, originally as Dyck Bros., and then Calrin Farms. Eventually their sons continued under Tri Dyck Farms. During his farming career, Peter was a founding member of the Manitoba Egg Marketing Board and served faithfully for many years. He was also a founder of Autumn House and its operation. Through the years he enjoyed fishing, golfing, curling, camping, bowling and travelling with his loving wife Nettie. Peter loved celebrating milestones with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed. A Celebration of Life will take place on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at the Springstein Mennonite Church, Springstein, MB. A private family burial will take place prior to the service at the Springstein Mennonite Church Cemetery, Springstein, MB. Thank you to all the staff at St. Boniface Hospital and Riverview Health Centre, for their compassionate and professional care. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Peter may be made to: St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, C1026-409 Taché Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6, or Riverview Health Centre, One Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 12, 2016