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On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, Mr. Peter Eric Wicklund of Oliver passed away peacefully at Sunnybank Centre at the age of 91 years.
He was predeceased by his parents John & Hilda Wicklund; sister Lea Kelly and son Michael in 1996.
Peter will be fondly remembered by his loving family including wife, Barbara of 67 years; daughter, Kelsey (Jim); grandson, Jordon (Temam); granddaughter, Amanda (Brandon); five great-grandchildren; sister, Donna as we well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Peter worked as a millwright, a sawyer and logger over the years. He was also a valued member of the Chase Volunteer Fire Department. A counsellor for the Village of Chase as well as a Scoutmaster.
In his free time, Peter enjoyed golfing at Fairview Mtn. in Oliver and Sunshore in Chase, curling at the Oliver Curling Club and the Chase Curling Club, bowling, camping and hunting.
Thanks go out to the wonderful staff at Orchard Haven in Keremeos, and Dr. Van De Vosse who cared for him for the 8 1/2 months he was there. Also, to the caring staff at Sunnybank in Oliver, who cared for him the last 2 weeks of his life as well as to Dr. Smallwood, who was his doctor in Oliver for many years.
A family graveside service will be held at a later date at the Chase Cemetery.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Oliver Hospital Thrift Store Expansion: c/o The South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 9Z9.
Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch.
Condolences & Tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Peter Wicklund July 4 1930
June 8 2022..
Nunes Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd
Death notice for the town of: Oliver, Province: Colombie britanique