PETER (PIETER) DYKSTRA

PETER (PIETER) DYKSTRA August 16, 1940 ~ July 13, 2025
“Nothing can separate us from the love of God.” Romans 8:39
Peter Dykstra, beloved husband of Nancy Dykstra, went to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 84 years. He leaves to cherish his memory: six sons, Michael (Irene), Steven, Jeffrey (Helen Fong), Kevin (Jennifer), Peter (Lina) and Nathan (Haley); six grandchildren, Abra, Katie, Emelie, Holly, Dirk and Phoebe; sisters, Shirley and Wyke as well as many in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Peter was predeceased by his parents, Dirk and Diena Dykstra; brother, Glenn; sisters, Fennie and Tina; brothers-in-law, Bertus, Fred, John and Bernard as well as a sister-in-law, Mattie. Peter was born on August 16, 1940 in Meteren, Gelderland, The Netherlands. He immigrated to Canada at the age of 13 with his parents and three siblings. The family settled in Medicine Hat where Peter attended Montreal Street School. At age 15, he started his first job, delivering telegrams for the Canadian Pacific Railroad via bicycle. Following that, he became a journeyman cabinet maker, later adapting those skills to become a well respected finishing carpenter. Peter will be remembered for his strong faith in God, wood working skills, work ethic, wisdom, wit and humour as well as his willingness to help others. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the church starting one hour prior to the service. The service celebrating Peter’s life will be held at the Living Hope Church, 300 Primrose Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the church hall. The service will be live-streamed at www.livinghopemh.ca (To read the full obituary with biography and donation information or to leave condolences for the family, please visit the funeral home website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is

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