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PJETUR (PETER) MAGNUSSON
Born: Nov 18, 1948
Date of Passing: Mar 22, 2022
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PJETUR (PETER) MAGNUSSON
For all the people who loved and liked Pjetur Franklin Magnusson, I am very sad to announce his passing on March 22, 2022 after a long battle with leukemia. He was born in Gimli, Manitoba on November 18, 1948 to Ellen and Franklin Magnusson, both deceased.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lynne, his much younger twin brother Paul (Karen), oldest sister Marilyn (Allan), middle sister Joy (Sandy), and Connie (Ingvar). He always thought of Connie as his baby sister, even though she was older than him. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Peter grew up in Gimli, leaving to work for CP Rail when he was 17. Shortly thereafter he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and was stationed in both Chilliwack and Germany. He returned to Canada in 1970 and worked several jobs until joining Greenleaf Products in 1987 employed in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Peter met his wife Lynne at the Calgary Stampede in 1976. He was Lynne's alternate blind date when the first choice failed to show. It was love at first sight and they were married a short time later.
Peter and Lynne spent most of their married life in Saskatoon until Peter retired in 2010. They returned to Gimli purchasing a house down the block from both Joy and Connie's homes. There were many fun bbq's on the back decks. Things became especially boisterous when John and Stefan were down for the weekend.
Shortly after returning to Gimli, Peter came out of retirement to work for Rona Gimli where he worked until approximately 2016. During his time in Gimli he was Supervisor for the Gimli Cemetery. He was there for ten years, only leaving when he felt he was too ill to be of service.
At Peter's request no formal service will take place.
Donations may be made in Peter's memory to CancerCare Manitoba or Gimli Humane Society.
He will be missed.
Góda Nótt Pjetur
NEIL BARDAL
FUNERAL CENTRE
204-949-2200
neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 26, 2022
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I've had the pleasure to know Peter and Lynne since 2008. I lived in Gimli for 14 years. Lynne was my Maitran of honor at my wedding on Sept 3rd 2012. I moved away to Winnipeg. I miss her so much. Her husband peter did all the electrical at our wedding. I ❤️ Peter to no end. He would always help me with constructing swings...and bbq's and whatever I needed. I'm crying as I'm writing this. I was very close to him. I used to think of him as my brother I never had!!!. My heart breaks that he's gone. I will miss him terribly. Love always Jazzy xoxoxoxoxo my heart goes out to Lynne his wife...I'm broken today ....it hit me so hard when I looked up his obituary. Love you both forever and ever and ever...Jazz - Posted by: Gisele Farkas (Best friend of wife Lynne) on: Aug 18, 2022
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Lynne, we are so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. We share so many fond memories of learning how to ballroom dance, golf, and taking several wonderful trips with you guys to Mexico. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers! Sincerely, Alex & Betty - Posted by: Alex & Betty Beaton (Friends) on: Jun 22, 2022
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Very sad to hear of Peter's death Lynne. Will miss those cuppas when I did visit and our chats even if it has been a couple of years....yes I am still in Australia.....warm wishes. Anneliese - Posted by: Anneliese Cusack (Australian friend ) on: Mar 29, 2022
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For our short friendship we are so going to miss him. - Posted by: Mike and Geri (friends and neighors) on: Mar 26, 2022
