Walter Peters, 95

A much loved father and grandfather Walter Peters, of Rainy River, ON passed away on Monday July 25, 2005 at the Rainy River Health Center.
Walter was born on February 5, 1910 in Rainy River, Ontario to Carl and Anna Peters. The family moved to Blue Township while he was just an infant. He resided there until moving back to Rainy River in recent years due to health problems. In 1935 he was united in marriage to Winifred Ann Tobin and together they settled on his newly purchased farm. Walter was involved in the founding of the Gospel Tabernacle Church in Blue Township and served there as Minister for many years. He was also involved with the Sunday School and Youth Groups. Many local residents remember fondly, their time with him. Walter was one of the founding members of the Gideon Bible Society in the Rainy River District. After retiring he worked on the farm turning the house and barn into a “museum” and chapel where many people stopped to visit. He loved music, and played many instruments. Walter also enjoyed visiting with friends and family and was always encouraging to others.
He was predeceased by his wife Winifred on May 20, 1980; brothers Henry, Carl, and Alfred and infant brother William.
Walter leaves behind his children Gordon (Cathy) of Emo, ON, Edith (Peter) Tarling of Parry Sound, ON, Willard (Enid) of Sleeman, ON, Phillip (Rosella) of Red Deer, AB and Alvin (Leslie) of Winnipeg, MB; 15 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Friday July 29, 2005 at 1:30 p.m at the Evangelical Covenant Church, Rainy River, ON with Pastors Gord Armstrong and Mark Mast officiating. Monty Svinsky (cousin of Walter) played the prelude to the service. Willie and Rhoda Longenecker, some of his favorite singers, honored him in song. Pallbearers were his grandsons Derek Tarling, Gordon, Keith, Dean, Gary, David Craig, Steven and Calvin Peters. The Honourary Pallbearers, his grandchildren-in-law, grand children, and great grandchildren formed an honour guard for him after the service and at the grave site. Family members came from as far as Houston, BC and Toronto, ON. Internment took place in the Forest Lawn Cemetery.
It was requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be given to the “building Fund” of the Rainy River Evangelical Covenant Church or the Gideon’s.