DRIEDGER, PETER J. September 21, 1925 - July 13, 2013 Born near Osler, Saskatchewan, Peter was the eldest of 15 children. Enlisting in the army during World War II was a life-changing experience for him. At discharge, he had risen to the rank of Corporal. After the war, Peter met and married his first wife, Mary, in Saskatoon, with whom he had two children, Darlene and Ron. In 1958, he became the provincial rep for the National Union of Public Employees. When NUPE merged with CUPE in 1963, Peter moved his family to Kelowna, his base for a territory that ranged from Kimberly to Prince George, serving 53 locals. He was a strong advocate for labour and social justice. After the death of his wife, he moved to Calgary where he met and married Betty, his second wife, and the mother of four. He eventually transferred to Duncan, retiring there in 1987. In retirement, he was an avid gardener and an inveterate putterer. He was especially active with the Legion in Duncan, serving terms as both President and Vice-President. After Betty's death in 2001, Peter met Annette, who was to become his third wife and life partner. He joined her in Penticton and happily shared many adventures and much love with her. They wintered in Mesa, Arizona, time spent busily with friends and relatives. Peter was introduced to the world of cruising, something he heartily enjoyed. Together, they also golfed, gambled, and went on frequent bus tours, usually in the company of friends and to the delight of casinos everywhere. Peter is survived by Annette - the love of his life - his brother, Carl, sisters, Helen, Annie, Eva, Frieda, and Edna; by his daughter, Darlene, and son, Ron; by his adopted families, Norman, Wendy, and Terry, and Guy, Sandy, Doug and Terry and their spouses, children and grandchildren. Grateful thanks are extended to Dr. Caskey and to the caring staff at the Moog & Friends Hospice House for their compassionate final care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CNIB or to the Moog & Friends Hospice House. A memorial service will be held at the Penticton Legion on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 11:00 am. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com
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