de Graaf, Peter Cornelis
February 1, 1926 – July 13, 2017
Peter passed away peacefully at his home in Elkton, Alberta on Thursday, July 13, 2017. He is lovingly remembered by his family; wife of 63 years, Rita; five children, Patricia (Craig Stewart), Diana (Peter Kleinloog), Michael (Teresa), Carroll de Graaf (Dick Grainger) and John (Margaret); 12 grandchildren, Andrew (Jyotika), Meaghan (Javid), Gregg (Lauren) and Ashleigh; Jennifer (James), Mike (Alissa), Heather and Steve; Josh (Lydia) and Lauren; Becky and Cody (Tammy); five great-granddaughters, Maddie, Ava, Karma, Malia and Fiona as well as many relatives in Holland. He was predeceased by his three siblings, Marie, Jan and Annie; and by his parents, Arie and Katrien de Graaf.
Peter was born at home in Rotterdam, Holland. His schooling was interrupted by World War II and he became active with the Dutch Underground. By the time he was seventeen, he was delivering secret papers that held the latest news from Churchill in England. In 1946, Peter at age 20, was a member of the ground crew for the Dutch Air Force, Squadron 322 stationed in Semarang on the island of Java, Indonesia, where he stayed until 1950. Peter and Rita met at the Amsterdam Bank in 1951, and were married in 1954. Six days later, Peter and Rita emigrated to Canada, arriving in Calgary on May 2, 1954.
Peter was an entrepreneur and his professional life included running several businesses. A highlight of his career was acting as the President of the Merchants Association of Chinook Centre in Calgary. Even though he had a successful business career, playing the piano and organ was his greatest joy. He retired from business in 1978 at the age of 52 to the area of Elkton, Alberta, where he enjoyed many years of farming. He was an active member of the communities around Elkton, particularly the Cremona Congregational Church, where he played the piano and organ until April 2015.
A private Graveside Service will be held at the Bergen Cemetery.
A Celebration of Peter’s Life will be held at the Cremona Congregational Church, 202 – 2 Street W., Cremona, Alberta on Thursday, July 20,2017 at 2:00 pm.
If friends so desire, donations may be made in Peter’s memory to S.T.A.R.S., Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Peter Cornelis de Graaf – July 13th, 2017.source

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