Dorothy Marie Peters passed away on June 9, 2013 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Paul Peters, her children MaryLou Driedger (Dave), Kaaren Neufeld (Ken), Ken Peters (Harvey), Mark Peters (Kathy), her grandchildren Joel Driedger (Karen), Bryan Neufeld, Bucky Driedger (Alisa), Mark Neufeld (Samantha), Amanda Peters and Dylan Peters and her great-grandson Henri Driedger. Dorothy was born to Annie and Peter Schmidt in Drake, Saskatchewan on July 11, 1925. She attended the Kansas School in Drake and graduated from high school at Rosthern Junior College. After four years of teaching in rural Saskatchewan schools she went to Winnipeg to study at Canadian Mennonite Bible College, where met her husband Paul. They were married on May 31, 1952. Paul completed medical school in 1961 and he and Dorothy moved to Steinbach where Paul built a thriving medical practice while Dorothy cared for their home and family, supporting her children in their many activities and serving as a church and community musician. Together with Paul she provided ongoing support and care to three refugee families they brought to Canada. Paul and Dorothy traveled extensively and their time spent in destinations around the world often involved an aspect of service or study. Dorothy was an affirming and loving mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, insistently positive and endlessly supportive. The happiness of her family was always her main concern. Dorothy leaves a lasting legacy of love, music, joy and family unity. A memorial service for Dorothy Marie Peters will be held at Grace Mennonite Church, 430 Third Street, Steinbach, Manitoba on Wednesday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place that morning at a private service for the immediate family.