Mr. William "Bill" Wiebe Peters

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bill Peters on Friday, August 22, 2025. He died peacefully at home with his wife by his side. Bill is predeceased by his sister Kay and five brothers, Neil, Henry, Andy, Pete, and Jake. Bill is survived by his wife, Dorothy, a constant companion for 45 years. He is also survived by his three children, Carey (Judy), Diane (Rod), Larry and his children, mother Shirley, and two granddaughters, Sara and Nicole. He is also survived by Dorothy's extended family which Bill became such and integral part of over the years. Bill grew up on a farm in Hanover Municipality, Manitoba, a red headed freckle faced boy. He attended a one room schoolhouse for his education. He went on to take several courses at Red River College and eventually became a skilled sheet metal mechanic. He had a tireless work ethic and believed that any job worth doing was worth doing well. Bill moved to Alberta in late 1979 where he met his wife, Dorothy. They lived first in Fort McMurray, then Calgary, then Okotoks where side by side they owned and operated two successful businesses, Select Services and Oakridge Homes Ltd. In 2000 Bill had a stroke which led to him retiring to Nanton where he enjoyed golfing, curling, boating, and RVing. Bill and Dorothy made several trips to the Caribbean, but they fell in love with California where they travelled to for the winters to golf. In 2007 Bill and Dorothy were on the move again, to High River, where they could be closer to a hospital, which came in handy in the ensuing years. They joined the United Church and enjoyed being part of the church family that exists in High River. Bill had many serious health problems and near death experiences since 2011. He courageously battled them all. His faith in God and a desire to stay here as long as he could prevailed until August 22nd, 2025, when his tired heart stopped beating and his heavenly father called him home. The family wished to extend their thanks to the medical teams at The Cardiac Function Clinic, The Cardiac Device Clinic. Thanks to Dr. Jim Hansen, Dr. Greg Schnell, Dr. Katherine Kavanagh, Leslie Reid, and Dr. Felix. Thank you for your compassion and care for Bill. A Memorial Service will be held at the Highwood Golf & Country Club (400 7th Street NW, High River, AB) on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 2:00pm. "The song is ended But the melody lingers on You and the song are gone But the melody lingers on." - Irving Berlin Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.

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Mr. William "Bill" Wiebe Peters

January 18, 1940 - August 22, 2025