Peter Stafford Veenstra
December 4, 1968 - March 20, 2012
Peter Veenstra, 43, of Smithers, BC passed away peacefully on March 20, 2012. He was born to John and Sara Veenstra of Smithers on December 4, 1968.
Peter is survived by his loving parents; his sisters Jeannette (John), Marguerite (Dave), Henrietta, Valerie and Esther. He is also survived by his long-time partner, Diana of Prince George, and his beloved dog Keisha. He leaves his eight nieces and nephews, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Peter was laid to rest in the Smithers cemetery on March 28, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. A memorial service followed at the Smithers Christian Reformed Church at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider donations to the Broadway Place Emergency Shelter. Donations can be made at the Royal Bank in Smithers.
God has taken him home
and given him the peace
that he sought
and so longed for.
If you could see me now
I’m walking on streets of gold.
If you could see me now
I’m standing tall and whole.
If you could see me now
You’d know I’d seen His face.
If you could see me now
You’d know my pain’s erased.