Peterman, Phyllis Jane
PHYLLIS JANE PETERMAN (née: Drake)
September 13th, 1916 – July 14th, 2020
It is with great sadness that our family shares the news of the passing of our Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Phyllis Jane Peterman (née: Drake). Phyllis was born September 13th, 1916 at Southport, England and passed away at Extendicare in Moose Jaw, SK on Tuesday, July 14th, 2020, two months short of 104 years.
When Phyllis was thirteen, she came by boat with her parents and siblings. Her family first farmed at Eskbank, SK but it was the “Dirty Thirties” and her Dad took a job in Assiniboia, SK. Phyllis worked two summers at Kenosee Lake, SK then did housework at various places and eventually worked for her future mother-in-law, where she met Milton. They married on October 26th, 1938 and settled south of Mawer, SK. They farmed and trucked until 1950 when they bought the General Store in Darmody, SK. Phyllis helped run the store and service station, ran the Post Office, and raised six kids.
In 1967 they closed the store and moved to Moose Jaw where they had already purchased a house earlier. She rented the basement to STI students. Phyllis played bingo, bowled, gardened and cut her own lawn until she was 90 in 2006. We then talked her into moving to Chateau St Michael where she stayed until she was 98 in 2014, and then moved to Extendicare until she passed 6 years later.
She was predeceased by her mother and father; 5 siblings; husband, Milt; son, Reg; 3 grandchildren; and son-in-law, Len Gallant. Phyllis will be lovingly remembered by her children: Joan (Jake) Schaffer, Olive (Len) Hammel, Brenda Gallant, Howard (Karen), and Sheila Moser; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
We would like to thank Extendicare for the wonderful care given to her over the last 6 years. Special thanks to Mom’s nurses and care-aides, too many names to mention. Due to the current health situation, a Private Family Service will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
To the whole Peterman family, especially you Sheila,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. In fact, I was just thinking about her this morning and wondering how she was doing through this COVID. Phyllis was such a wonderful woman. I always got a great big smile anytime I saw her. I met her through bowling and she was so much fun to bowl against. And I would see her at the casino with you Sheila when you could still take her. I remember her at the Chateau when I visited my Mom and she would be helping do the jigsaw puzzles. She has a special place in my heart. I know you will all miss her very much. She had a long life that was very well lived. Rest In Peace, Phyllis.
I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I met her while volunteering at Extendicare. She always had a smile & wave for me.
Such a lovely long life with, I’m sure, many happy memories.
To the Peterman family: please accept my sincere condolences What a life lived, over 100 years. Wow. Not sure if you remember me but I do remember Olive and Brenda in particular. We rode on the school bus to Brownlee School together and Brenda, you and I graduated from Grade 12 together. I lived 25 years in Red Deer Alberta and now live on Vancouver Island near my daughter.
I remember many of the Drakes too as Eskbank was our town and I went to school there my first six years.
My sympathies, Bonnie Mullin (Campbell)
Auntie Phyllis was my favourite Aunt. She was kind, generous and always had such a great sense of humour. I so enjoyed visiting her with my mom, Auntie Madge and even just by myself. She was so easy to get along with and always made you feel very welcome in her home. We had some great times together and a lot of laughs.
Am definitely going to miss her!
To the Peterman family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mom. She was a great lady with a wonderful sense of humor.
Mrs. Peterman was one of the first people we met after settling down in Darmody. She patiently helped myself and my family to navigate the English language. One of my fondest memories is getting the mail, after she had sorted it in that small room at the back of the store, which serviced as the post office. Sadly this pandemic prevents us from personally celebrating with you, your mom’s life. Please accept my sympathies.
To all of Phyllis’s family I am truly sorry for the loss of such an sweet and lovable woman. We will so miss her waves to get our attention and the hugs she freely gave. It was a pleasure to be a part of the last few years of an incredible life .