Peter OEVERING

Obituary of Peter OEVERING

June 23, 1930 – Hantum, 
Noardeast Fryslan, Netherlands
April 24, 2021 – Calgary, Alberta

Peter Oevering, beloved husband of the late Nellie Oevering (nee Van Veen), of Calgary, AB passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the age of 90 years. 

Peter was born in Hantum, Netherlands to Paulus and Mary Oevering. He was the oldest of seven boys. Peter immigrated to Canada in 1950 with his parents and siblings. After initially working in the sugar beets in Taber he eventually settled in Calgary. He married Nellie on June 26, 1953, and together they had five children.

Peter obtained his certificate as a Journeyman carpenter in 1957 and carpentry remained his occupation until his retirement when he was 63. Peter was an avid member of the Calgary Reformed Church; it was a big part of Nellie’s and his life. As he grew older Peter enjoyed church-related senior’s outings. He also enjoyed planting a vegetable garden every year, and he and Nellie would plant lots of flowers throughout the yard. Peter liked to read but as he got older his eyesight began to fail and he was unable to read anymore. He really missed that.

Peter is survived by his children, Paul (Marg), Nick, Mary-Ann (Sam), David, and Agia (Steve); grandchildren, Aaron (Catherine), Jonathon (Lauren), Joel, Crystal, Jeanette (Brian), Christopher (Mallory), Brianna and Ashley; and great-grandchildren, Emily, Will, Jesse, Holly, Josephine and Patrick. Peter is also survived by his brothers, Richard, Gerald (Tina) and Mike. Peter was predeceased by his loving wife Nellie Oevering in 2020, his parents, and brothers, Newton, George and Charlie.

You will be missed, dad. Rest in Peace.
 
Due to COVID restrictions, a private Funeral Service and Graveside will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021. For those who are unable to attend, a recording of the service and video memory will be posted (see below). Condolences, memories and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Peter Oevering, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.

 

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