Glen Myron Peaster

Glen Myron Peaster departed this life on August 10, 2012 reaching the age of 89. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 10:30 am in the Mountain View Mennonite Church , Bonners Ferry, Idaho with interment in the Mountain View Mennonite Cemetery. My dear husband, our dad and grandpa, Glen Myron Peaster was born to Joseph and Susie Becker Peaster on June 12, 1923 in Montezuma, Kansas. Dad grew up in western Kansas in the "dirty thirties." With his mother being an invalid, his childhood was not easy. Dad often expressed his appreciation of those that touched his life in this time. Dad accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite in 1939, at the age of 16. His faith was very precious to him. Dad, together with his parents and four brothers moved to Winton, California in 1941. He worked on the Arkalien Ranch and farmed sweet potatoes. Dad married our mother, Ethel Dirks on April 16, 1944 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. They lived in Winton California and Bonners Ferry, Idaho, until settling in Bonners Ferry in 1954. They enjoyed 68 years of joys and sorrows together. The loss of their son, Lavern, in a tragic accident in 1964, was a very difficult time for Dad and Mom. Dad lived his life with enthusiasm and vibrancy. He never met a stranger. He loved his Savior, his family, and his fellow travelers, upon meeting someone he often asked, Do you love the Lord? Dad and Mom's home was open to all. Often unexpected guests graced their table. Our parent's mission here seemed to be providing a home for many young people. We as a family treasure dad's devotions his prayers, and love of singing. In his prayers he often expressed his thankfulness that, God brought him from darkness to the MARVELOUS LIGHT! Dad loved to go to church and it was important to be on time. Dad was employed at the sawmill and feed store before starting his dairy. He enjoyed his chosen occupation, and also his hobby of raising chickens. A good game of horseshoes with friends and family was a good way to end a day. Left to cherish precious memories are his loving wife Ethel, daughters Barbara & Bill Mastre, Bruneau, Idaho, Laura of Bonners Ferry, Aldonna & Les Isaac, Bruneau, Idaho, Louetta & Robert Koehn, Connell, Washington, Doreen & Kurt Wedel, Liberty, Kentucky, Glenette & Kevin Becker, Princeton, Idaho, one son Ron and Jonnlyn Peaster of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; 26 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson. Also surviving are 1 sister Dorothy Bolcoa; 3 brothers: Raymond & wife Arlene, Leonard & wife Darlene, Homer & wife Velda; sister-in-law Christina all of California. Also our mother's family: Dessie & Leonard Regehr, Buhl, Id, Ernie & JoAnn Dirks, Joanne & Bob Mastre, Larry & Judy Dirks, Dennis & Donna Dirks, Darlene & Willie Peachey all of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Bob & Michelle Dirks of Grand View, Idaho. Brother-in-law Verden Boese of Pincher Creek, Alberta, sisters-in¬law Iva Dirks of Bonners Ferry, Idaho Phyllis Dirks, Federal Way, Washington. Preceding him in death were his parents, one son, five brothers & one sister, four brothers-in-law & five sisters-in-law. Family and friends are invited to sign Glen’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.