November 27, 1925 – February 22, 2017

Our beloved father passed away today.
Peter was born in St. Albert, Alberta with a twinkle in his eye, which he never lost. Peter’s biggest love was for family, and he had a large one. Born to Ukrainian immigrants Metro & Kate. Brothers George, Jim, Bill, Alex, John and Henry. Sisters Elsie(Galbreath) and Mary (Rombs). Also elder half siblings Mike, Nick, Mary & Ann.
Peter served in the army in the Second World War from 1942 to 1945 serving in Vernon, BC & Wainwright, Alberta.
Peter married Etnie Olive Crocker in 1948 in Fairview, Alberta, they started their family with Etnie’s niece, Agnes and soon after Jim George, Judith Linette, Glen David followed.
In 1952, Peter moved his family to Fort St John BC where he was part owner in Texaco Gas Station, also worked on the Oil Rigs and the Department of Highways.
There were three more children to follow, Thomas Allen, Candis Jean and Dale Boyd. Here he remained until in 1971, Peter and Etnie moved to Kamloops with Dale, where he lived his remaining years. Dad operated the grader and other heavy duty equipment with precision working on most of the roads and highways in BC.
Peter belonged to the Elks club and the Legion in Fort St. John, BC & Kamloops, BC. In 2014 he earned his 60 year pin.
Peter was predeceased by his wife Etnie Olive (Crocker) in 2007, Son-in-law Vic in 2004, Daughter-in-law Terry in 2007, niece, Agnes in 2014. Also his siblings, Mike, Nick, Ann, Mary, George, Bill, Jim, Alex, John and Elsie.
He is mourned by brother Henry (Gwen) and sister Mary Rombs.He leaves behind 6 children, Jim, Judith, Glen, Tom(Kerry), Candis and Dale (Gloria). Loved by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren & great, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends.
You rest peacefully in our hearts Dad.
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, with Mary Widmer officiating.

Condolences may be expressed at www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

• Date : 2017-02-22
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.