Peter William Markowski – born June 25, 1930 on a farm (Meacham/Colonsay District of Saskatchewan.) and died November 5, 2019 (Edmonton).
Peter is survived by his loving wife, Joan, whom he shared 59 wonderful years with; daughter Marianne (Chris) Johnson; son Robert (Carrie) and 13 grandchildren Bethany, Amanda (Taylor), Cynthia (Mark), Andrew, Tony, James (Wayne), Tiffany (Clayton) and their children Nelson and Lila, Paul, Vladimir, Alexei, Savanah, Meghan and Stephanie. He is also survived by nieces: Gloria Ferster, Nadine (David) McDonald, and Shirley Trischuk. He was predeceased by his son Michael, and his parents Anton and Anastasia Markowski; sisters: Annie (Mike) Trischuk, Mary Markowski, Olga (Nick) Hawrysh, Kathryn (John) Keaschuk, Dorothy (Matt) Majury; and brothers Mike and Bill.
After graduating from the University of Alberta Peter started his career with the City of Edmonton in various roles within Social Services and then made a career change into Education after completing a two year after degree. Peter then transitioned from teaching into his true passion, a high school guidance counselor at McNally High School where he stayed until his retirement; and long enough to counsel children of the very parents he had helped at the start of his teaching career. Peter also provided counsel to many family and friends throughout his life as he had a gift for listening and a gentle hand in guiding. Outside of work he enjoyed world politics, classical music, theater, movies, playing cards and gardening. Throughout his life along with Joan, Peter traveled extensively seeing many wonders of the world. Peter enjoyed a full, rich and long life. We are all blessed to have known him. Peter, may you rest in peace.
A Visitation will be held at Serenity Funeral Service 5311 – 91 Street, Edmonton on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
A Memorial Service will be held at Riverbend United Church 14907 – 45 Ave, Edmonton on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Markowski Peter William November 5 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Edmonton, Province: Alberta