We Remember
DENNERT, Peter Joachim
February 25, 1948 — March 21, 2018
Peter Joachim Dennert went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, while surrounded by his family.
He will be sadly missed by the love of his life, Penny, his wife of 42 years, their children, Shallon (Jason), Carl (Paula), and Aaron, their 4 grandchildren – Logan, Jack, Caitie, and Emma; as well as by his sister Ingrid, brother Fred, and his many friends.
Peter graduated from UBC, in 1973, as an electrical engineer. He was employed by B.C. Tel/Telus for over 30 years. He was an avid badminton player, he played and competed for over 60 years. Peter was also an avid golfer, fisherman and loved his roses.
Fondest memories include, family vacations and numerous fishing vacations to Puntzi Lake in the Cariboo.
Peter and his family would like to thank Dr. Ketch, the Cancer Clinic, Palliative Care nurses and care team.
No service by request. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society, designated to pancreatic research in memory of Peter Dennert.
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Dear Dennert familyl,
At this difficult time of pain and grief I hope you’ll accept my condolence and deep regrets for your loss and I’d like to share where I found comfort and hope when I lost my entire family to this enemy death. I found this in what I read in Jehovah Gods word the Bible at John5:28,29 for there we’re told we’ll see our love ones again in the resurrection when Jesus brings them back here on earth and at Isaiah25:8 we’re told that this enemy death will be swallowed up forever. With these scriptures and others I’m able to cope with my loss and get through each day because now I know I’ll see my love ones again and so can you. I wanted to share this with you now when comfort and hope is needed hoping that this will help you also in some way for this is my purpose in sharing this with you now and please know that I do share your grief and hope you’ll feel free to let me know if I accomplished my purpose. I hope to hear from you. Sincerely, GM
I worked for Pete and considered him as a friend as well as my boss. He was honest , fair and a good man.
Sorry for your loss. I haven’t seen Peter for a number of years, but do remember him as an honest straight shooting man, and a true gentleman.
Dear Penny,
I am so very sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. With great fondness I remember playing league badminton with him during the 1980’s. He was a terrific mixed doubles partner who was fun and encouraging to play with on a team. During the Commonwealth Games in 1994, we spent a lot of time in his company as he and Brian trained and then volunteered as national officials for the badminton event. In later years, it was always great to see the both of you at Rob Oldfield’s gatherings and catch up on life’s happenings. I was deeply saddened to hear of Peter’s illness and your loss. Please know I am sending hearfelt thoughts to you and your family for comfort and healing at this sad time. Sincerely, Patti Keenan
Janice and I are very sad. I last saw Peter in January and, despite his situation, he was cheerful and grateful for the life he had. We joked about how he got the nickname “Peter, The Dart Dennert” for his prowess at intramural badminton at UBC. He was also our Electrical Engineering intramural sports rep and got a lot of us geeks out playing sports we hadn’t tried before. We will miss him and offer our condolences to the family.
Gary and Janice Schwartz
I met Peter only a few years ago at the kelowna Badminton club, He was a person i wish i had met early on in my life. Iam sure we would have shared a strong friendship. I will think of you every time i visit the badminton club Pete. You very kind, hospitable, friendly, and a great guy to talk with. I was very sad to hear of your illness. Only the good die young my friend! I look forward to seeing you on the other side Peter my friend!….My condolences to the family!……
I worked for Pete near the end of my time with TELUS/BC Tel.
He was a very understanding, caring, and helpful man.
Sorry for you loss.
Dear Penney: I am saddened to hear of the loss of Peter.We worked together when the two of you got married and I continued to work with him on Vancouver island until my retirement in 1999.I found him to be a fair and honest man and he had a special quality that made me feel proud of all I did.My heart goes out to you and your family in this time time of need.Sincerely
Wayne Smith
Penny – so sorry to hear this. When Pete and I spoke by phone a few weeks ago he was upbeat and positive, just like always. I have fond memories of Pete as a mentor and colleague at BCTel/Telus and as a friend. Thank you for caring for him so well.
Big loss to Dennert family & rest of us from B C Tel. Our paths crossed in early 90’s & in fact, I did work for Pete briefly as he enjoyed his stint in Kelowna. Very dedicated & fair individual! So rest in peace my dear friend & God bless.
Condolences from the Prince George Telus Community Ambassadors.
Peter Dennert was my 2nd level manager at BC Tel around the late 1990’s, in OP Eng’g. He was without doubt the most approachable and humble 2nd level I’ve known in my 25-plus year career. I remember him speaking with me as a peer, with genuine interest in understanding my point of view. My sincere condolences on the passing of this great man.
Dear Penny, Shallon, Carl, and Aaron
Please accept our condolences on the loss of a wonderful husband, father, and friend. My brother Glen and I first met Pete in grade 7 in 1961. We were friends from that point on. To us he was “Powerful Pete”; strong, honest, reliable, loyal. He started visiting our family for Sunday supper somewhere during high school and for years pretended he liked “neeps” (a mashed thing of potatoes and turnips) which my mother served up every Sunday to her Scottish parents. and which Glen and I refused to eat. After UBC he gallantly refereed our Sunday night full contact hockey games at UBC. I have forgiven him for convincing me to enter engineering after first year science and for my mother pointing out in 1975 or so that Pete and Penny “have done everything right” – meaning get out of university, get a job, and get married. He was our best man in 1979 when Debbie and I were married. So a lot of time has passed and we did not see each other a lot but I figured Pete would always be around so there was lots of time. I am so glad to have seen him at our 50th high school reunion and again in November – still Powerful Pete. So that is how I want to remember him along with the grace he showed right to the end.
Much love from Craig, Glen, and Debbie
So sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. He was both a friend and mentor to me at BCTel. A great guy. – Wendy.
I’ll always remember the fun times at Greenwood in Victoria, and shaking up Island engineering with Pete. He was always one of a kind and we will all miss him and his dry sense of humour. – Phil
I worked for Peter in Nanaimo and I liked and respected him. Sorry for your loss.
I think about you daily my friend!
I had the privilege of working with Pete in Victoria’s engineering office. He was a very affable and fair manager and ‘one of the guys’ at lunch playing Bridge. Since the family moved to Kelowna we have only been in contact via Christmas cards/letters. We know Pete and Penny’s faith will help her and the family move through this trying time. Gone too soon.
The best Peter. Missing you at Mission Creek today.
Penny and family.,
I was so sorry to hear about Pete’s passing. I have many fond memories of him playing badminton in Nanaimo. One clear memory is of his telling me the story about throwing a rock in the garden and your dog catching and swallowing it. His reaction to the Vet bills for surgery was priceless. Thanks for keeping in touch at Christmas, Penny..My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.