PETER S. FUNK

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

• I am so sorry to hear that Uncle Pete has passed away. I have not seen him in many years but am proud to have married a Peter myself who is also a Heavy Duty Mechanic. Rest in peace Uncle and please say hello to Mom and Dad when you see them there. xoxoxoxo - Posted by: Kim Saruga (nee Booth) (niece) on: Jan 08, 2015

• I hadn't heard of Peter's passing until yesterday.I had known Peter my entire life,Peter having worked for my father, and then working with Peter myself.I had been fortunate to be able to spend a couple of hours with Peter last Dec.Peter and I had a brief moment chatting this summer.The memories I have a Peter as a truly good man who loved his family.He shared his wisdom ,as well as his humor with those around him in his everyday life.Peter will remain as a part of us ,whose lives he was a part of . My kindest condolences to Peter's children and family. - Posted by: Lloyd J Simmons (Friend , co worker) on: Dec 25, 2014

• Uncle Pete was a blessed man. He spent 55 years with the woman he loved, had 4 children and many grandchildren who he held close to his heart. He got to live 91 very productive years and died peacefully in his sleep in time to spend Christmas with the love of his life. My thoughts and prayers are with the family who are left to miss him. Remember your good times with him. - Posted by: Pat Steele (Niece) on: Dec 13, 2014

• Judy, Denis, Melissa and Brad (and family). We are so sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts. Naherny's, Capek's and Gobeil's - Posted by: Naherny-Capek-Gobeil Family (Friends) on: Dec 12, 2014

• Susan and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Anita Miles (Friend) on: Dec 12, 2014

• I worked with Peter close to 20 years at Simmons Rentals. Pete, as we called him, always had a good word of advice for us younger guys around the shop, helping us out when were stuck on some repairs and sharing some laughs. Remember visiting Pete at his home and seeing a Chevy van sitting in the driveway. As Pete was always a Ford person, and nobody could tell him different without an argument, Rose just laughed and said...times have changed. He will be missed! - Posted by: LES ( SPIKE ) KOTYK (Former co-worker & friend) on: Dec 11, 2014

• Peter was my Mother's big brother and I remember a time many years ago (31 years I believe) when I had just finished installing an engine on my TR6 and was about to start it. Peter and Rose, along with my Mother, showed up completely unexpectedly (we live in London On and apparently Pete and Rose had just arrived from Winnipeg possibly the day before). I hadn't seen him for many years before that. I was in the driveway with the car up on a ramp when they showed up and was just about to start it. I was prepared to lay down the tools and visit for awhile but Pete didn't go in the house with my Mother and Rose but wanted to hear the car run. We started it and it ran for several seconds before a distinct noise was heard from the engine. I took the oil pan off at Pete's suggestion and we found the crankshaft thrust bearings in the oil pan. Not good. Apparently the previous owner had not completely put the engine back together properly and this was the first time I had started it. Pete was right in there with his sleeves rolled up and grease all over his hands helping me first to start the car and then determine the cause of the noise. He advised me that the engine may have been damaged beyond reasonable repair and of course he was correct. I couldn't believe that he would get all dirty and spend so much time with this when he was here for a visit. He truly loved working on cars or any type of machinery, I'm sure even a scooter later in life. I saw him several times over the subsequent years and always enjoyed being with him. We will truly miss him and want all of his immediate family to know that our thoughts are with them on this day. - Posted by: Don and Karen Chambers and Family (Nephew ) on: Dec 11, 2014