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A Song of Missing for Peter

Submitted by RonnieWay on Fri, 02/20/2009

A life just goes missing at some time or other..

 

Valintine secret......

Submitted by diana on Mon, 02/16/2009

It was 8years ago when my hart stopped for a second! New Years eve 2001.The most handsom man I have ever laid eyes on staired right through me and into my hart. we couldn't keep are eyes off of each other. I gave him my phone number and he didn't even have to write it down. Feb.14th I recieved my first call from Peter and then our first date, the Oscar's dinner, and then a trip to whistler to see 54 40. I just found out that 54 40 is playing in victoria on April the 10th. ONE year from Peters passing. I plan to go and plan to have a big party here at my house to remember our freind, lover, brother, son and father we all have a peacial place in our hart for Pete and I would like you to share some of those stories with friends and family.

 

Thinking of Peter

Submitted by hilary way on Sat, 12/27/2008

Hey Pete....can't believe how often you are in my thoughts.  I dreamed of you a few nights ago and told you how much we all miss you.  You gave me a huge hug.  I told Ronnie the next morning and he commented how lucky I was to have had a hug from you and I have to agree, it was very special even if it was a dream.  Felt very real.  Oh.....you would be amazed how much your grand-nephew looks like you did when you were a wee babe!  Jayden Peter Webster-Way - and he is a Way through and through.  Merry Christmas, Peter.  Wish you were here.  xoxo Hilary  

 

I miss you...

Submitted by Darrell Way on Fri, 12/26/2008 

Peg and I came to England for Christmas and I have been thinking about you and all the Christmases we shared. I know you are here with me now and that makes me feel a little better. I miss you and think about you always. Love, Darrell

 

Boxing Day

Submitted by Danny Dokken on Wed, 12/17/2008

It's hard to express sadness in words.I'm thinkin about boxing day-The SnugPete took care of me when things got rough.Pete sang to me and made me happyI'm hugging him right now-bless you brother Danny D 

 

Happy Birthday Peter...I Miss You!

Submitted by Darrell Way on Tue, 07/22/2008

I miss you lots Little Brother...I hope you are playing golf with Dad and James.  I'll see you in my dreams. I love you Pete, Your Big Brother, Darrell - xo 

 

Happy Birthday Peter!!

Submitted by RonnieWay on Tue, 07/22/2008

A phone rings distantly in the past...Peter: Hell-lo Ronnie: Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear PeterHappy Birthday to you! And many more, on channel four...Peter: Thanks man! Ronnie: How's it goin?Pete: Great! I've been working on some tunes. Playing my guitar a lot more lately. Ronnie: That's great! We gotta get together and record some of those things you know.You aren't getting any younger... Peter: Yeah I know. Soon. We will soon. I'm coming over for a ball tournament next week and we'll be goin out to the fireworks. We should get together. Ronnie: Let me know when you're free and we'll have a BBQ.

 

July 22nd...We miss you

Submitted by John Way on Mon, 07/21/2008

July 22nd...at least it is here in my time zone, not to sure about yours right now. I miss you little brother. Wishing I could phone you.Love John

 

3 months in 35 min

Submitted by Susan Hoel on Wed, 07/09/2008

What were you doing, thinking, right now?  Who will ever have the answer. Today is the last of our tomorrow, 3 months ago, where will you be three months from today not one person will know.  Those who loved you will know,  that we are in your heart as much as you are in ours and will always be.  Cheers Peter (see ya on the 22 nd)  Love your bud Sue 

 

Dragon and Dragon

Submitted by Jamie on Thu, 04/24/2008

Peter you always made my heart glad to see you even when we were breathing fire down one anothers backs. Peter and I were both born in the year of the Dragon and are only a couple of months apart in age. I met Peter about 10 years ago through our mutual friend Nelson. We struck up an instant frienship that had many peaks and valleys over the years. We loved, laughed, drank, smoked, fished, golfed, hiked, and drove to many little destinations. Through our journeys we hit the valleys and peaks. My mother passed away Christamas day a few years ago and Peter came to her funural to support me.

 

You are so beautiful to all

Submitted by Sue Hoel on Wed, 04/23/2008

Peter, when I called you the day before you left.  I said watch out for those pirates.  We joked, because you are a pirate yourself and a dam good one.  I said love you be safe, please don't go, I'm scared of the pirates.  No pirates, all is good .  Okay, have the trip of your life, have fun,  take care , see you when you get home Bye now.  The plan was to go prawning when he got home and have a feed with his dear mom, eat the prawns and enjoy the bottle of vino that is the last, if mom would allow it.  You have split,  Way, to soon, and I guess we just have to get over losing an amazing, man ,friend, son, brother, lover, companion, father figure you name it .  Peter was an amazing individual.

 

Your A Dear Friend Peter R.I.P

Submitted by Herb on Wed, 04/23/2008

Good Bye Peter.  Seems amazing we were both on holidays the same time as you; when you went to the next world. We'll see you there some day buddy! With lots of love, Henry and Dianne.

 

Good Bye Sweet Friend

Submitted by TinaF on Wed, 04/23/2008

Peter-You shall be missed, but I know you'll be having a whale of time with Junie and Jimmy and all the angels in heaven.

 

There Will Be Fun In Heaven Tonight!

Submitted by Sharel Fraser on Tue, 04/22/2008

 

I met lovely Peter through his brother, Ronnie almost ten years ago.  Ronnie was the artistic director for the Remembrance youth theatre performances we produced in honour of Veterans.  Peter was our favorite lead performer and a wonderful role model for the young actors under his charge. His zest for life and his quest for enjoying every minute on earth, is something we all strive for but are timid to pursue.  Not Peter!  You could see it in his sparkling eyes, you could feel it through his kind gestures, you could experience it through his mischevious ways, and you could sense it through his joy in making you feel happy about the day, whatever day it was.  What was as equally joyous was experiencing the love his Brother, Ronnie had for

 

Diana and Darrell in Honduras !

Submitted by Darrell Way on Mon, 04/21/2008

Hey everyone...Diana and I are here in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. We spent the last two days on the beautiful island of Roatan were we met up with James Baker, Peter´s friend and travel companion.

 

my best man

Submitted by darryl foulds on Mon, 04/21/2008

you'll always be in our thouhgts peter love marty & darryl foulds

 

Also the baby of the family

Submitted by hilary way on Thu, 04/17/2008

Our most common bond, Peter's and mine, other than his brother Ronnie to whom I have been married 26 years, was the fact that Peter and I both are the youngest of a large tribe.  He, the baby of 6, me the baby of 8.  A certain understanding was known to us - that we were always the baby in spite of the fact we were both now north of 40.  This fact was both a pain and a blessing.....not always given the respect we felt we deserved but always given latitude not afforded the "older kids".  Peter was the first of the Way brothers to come and meet his new nephew Geoffrey.  Geoff was 5 days old....Peter was 18 and couldn't stay away, travelling from Alberta where he had been working, to see the newest Way boy.

 

I only knew him for a short time

Submitted by ginny on Thu, 04/17/2008

I meet my uncle Peter last summer when i came down to visit my family that i hadn't seen since i was 3. Uncle Peter instantly made me feel welcome and part of his family. I will never forget the love he showed my sister and i. He was a very outgoing person and you could tell how much he loved life in the first few moments of meeting him. To everyone who knew him i am very sorry for your loss.

 

That Lucky Rebel!!!

Submitted by david dawneway on Thu, 04/17/2008

Yeah. There he is. Not a care in the world, with that habitual unashamed casual confrontational air he had. “Why should I feel guilty?” that went with the easy but defiant laugh. Carefree as much as the days, and sunshine, and girl would allow. He was a walking bottle of personal sunshine. Sweet but quietly disdainful of careful minds and cautious ways. But always amused.  Bemused. Peter, the happy rebel. Too at ease to be cocky or conceited.

 

A funny dwarf

Submitted by wmerk on Wed, 04/16/2008

Peter played a dwarf, believe it or not, over 20 years ago in a Four Seasons Musical Theatre production of "Snow White Goes West".  I was the wicked queen, Ingrid Attrot was Snow White, and Peter was one of the seven dwarfs.  He was the tallest dwarf I ever saw.  And the funniest, he always had a goofy grin and a mischievous twinkle in his eye.  He was a super nice guy.  He will be missed. - Wendy Merk 

 

One Sweet Soul

Submitted by Amanda-Allyn Lince on Wed, 04/16/2008

Peter was taken from us far too soon.  I hadn't seen him in many years - since the early 80's, during a show we did for Four Seasons Musical Theatre - but when I heard the tragic news, I was deeply saddened. I remember him as fun-loving, bright, energetic, handsome and mischevious. He's definitely going to leave a huge void.  Deepest condolences to his dear friends and family. This site is a wonderful tribute to Peter's sweet soul. :) 

 

my older brother peter

Submitted by geoff way on Tue, 04/15/2008

As one of the very first people to hear this news i have had to be very strong for a lot of people. i know he would have asked it of me anyways. peter was like my big brother i never had! from jamming on guiutar to hot tubbing at his place with diana..long peaceful ferry rides...everyone knows  about the chronic we all used to smoke ;) i will miss those boat rides down to wreck beach..sharing a sunset and a hug. i can feel already his energy coarsing through my veins..his insight to life bright soul and true deep trust laiden eyes will be sorely missed for the rest of my entire life. goodbye my best friend. your laugh will forver resonate in my ears  -Geoff Way

 

Time Spent with Peter

Submitted by Lawrence Cofield on Tue, 04/15/2008

I was very saddened to hear about Peter's untimely passing. Sucks!!!My oldest memory of Peter was attending his birthday party in grade 2, I think. It was a long time ago, 1971-ish, yikes.Peter was then a recurring character in my life. I remember the play the South Pacific @ Oak Bay High. Renting movies from him and James. Getting let into Darby's pub. Going to the Bouncers play at Richard's on Richard's. Tuning up his computer. Drinking with him at the 20th reunion. Eating a burger on the patio at Lou's.With Peter it was also "come on" let's have fun. He could somehow convince you to play hooky for the day and not feel guilty.Good bye old friend, I'll see you again....LawrenceLawrence Cofield  

 

Loud and Proud :You shall be missed dearly Buddy!!!!!

Submitted by philly on Tue, 04/15/2008 

I've known Peter for close to the last 10 years and I must say what a great pleasure it has been to have sharred so many songs and great laughs with our outgoing , and as we all know " loud spoken friend ". He was always in touch with his ideas of the world and had an very kind heart for all people young and old. I'm writing these words, while still in disbelief , and I'm sitting in my apartment in Panama City 'Central America'. I was in touch with Peter a few times before his steps out of this world , and was soon to see him here on a visit in Panama ??  "What the Heck"!! Hey Pete-ee Bro ! Your voice , your music, your laughter and kind heart will be missed forever brother......

 

My Sweet Dance Partner

Submitted by Tara Tykalovich on Mon, 04/14/2008

I marked every calendar in the house counting the days until you returned. Thank you for all the calls from Mexico and the sweet genuine emails. I printed them all out. The last one was right before you rented the motor scooter. I will drive up to the lake where we walked and talk to you. I'll dance on the street where we danced. I'll walk to that playground where we laughed. I'll go to that bar and look out at the city. I'll keep up my voice lessons and know you will guide me. Could someone please send some recent photos of you to me? I have four shows to perform this week and I will shine for you, Peter. You teach everyone to live and love every moment. It's hard to believe this is happening. You are rare and beautiful inside and out.  Love Tara xo

 

I miss you Brother!

Submitted by Darrell Way on Mon, 04/14/2008

On Thursday April 10th around 2:00 PM Peter called to tell me about the AWESOME diving in Roatan, Honduras.  He said he had just completed a cave dive and that it was an amazing experience. Peter told me he had met some great people (a guy from Vancouver) and a couple of local divers that were going to show him the best dive sites on the island.  Pete was over the moon with his new favorite hobby (Scuba Diving).  The guy from Vancouver broke the news that the Canucks choked and then we started talking about our picks for the playoffs. He was having a great time living life.

 

NEW LIFE NEW ADVENTURE PETER'S WAY

Submitted by diana on Mon, 04/14/2008 

Peter left Victoria to rediscover who he was and where he wanted to go with his life. Peter really wanted to find what was most important to him and become the man he as always wanted to be. He was struggling with his life here in Victoria and wanted to go after some of his dreams. One of the most important things he wanted to do was to get his scuba diving certificate which he did in Honduras April 2008. on April the 8th 11:31 am Chase received an email from peter:Hi Chase, I am now in Honduras, it is very hot here, I got my scuba diving course done and I have been swimming with the fish, it is so cool. I just wanted to say Hi and hope to see you soon, I have some pretty cool stuff for you Wyatt and Travis.

 

Always in our hearts, Peter

Submitted by peggyw on Mon, 04/14/2008

Peter - They are not stars that I see at night, but windows into heaven each night where I see my loved ones.  There is a new window I see up there now, through which I see your grinning face, hear your howling laugh.  Thank you for this gift, and for all the lessons you've taught us during your time with us.  Each and everyday, there will always be lessons I can use which I learned from you.  Love you forever!

 

Peter the Photographer

Submitted by Percy Lipinski on Mon, 04/14/2008

I met Peter through is brother Darrell when I sub-let a small space for my photo studio business below our main office located above. He was a photographer for my studio and he always made the clients smile, regardless of how sad or mad they were.To know Peter was to know a great time. There are a few common  words and expressions to describe him:Party AnimalLife of the PartyMr. FunAnyway you get the idea.I used to enjoy the latest "Peter" stories. They could involve anything from carrying Totem Poles to Paris or running tours out of some remote island paradise like this one in Honduras. The last ime I saw Peter he was carving a Totem Pole on Granville Island.

 

Always made me laugh!

Submitted by Lisa Howden on Mon, 04/14/2008

My last and of course always hilarious time I had spent with Pete was at a mutual friends birthday at Japanese Village and when the staff came to sing "Happy Birthday" Pete totally out sang them, he was so loud like he an opera singer and the whole restaurant stopped and watched he was full on... it was so funny and when he was finished everyone whistled and clapped..it was awesome such a free spirit and always made people laugh...Cheers

 

My Little Bro Pete

Submitted by RonnieWay on Mon, 04/14/2008

On July 27th 1964, A little VW Beetle pulled up to our house at 1271 Monterey Avenue in Oak Bay. Inside the car was a little baby named Peter. I was all starry eyed waiting at the window for the car to drive in the driveway. As soon as the car arrived I ran out and down the stairs full of excitement and anticipation. Actually I was turning eight in just four days (July 31st) and I had lots of Birthday plans and I wanted to tell my mom. 

 

A long time

Submitted by Ron Jacklin on Mon, 04/14/2008

I've known Peter since grade 1 and Willows Elementary... He was on my soccer team too.  My dad and Peter's dad coached our team (the Oak Bay Optimists).

Through the years, I felt quite close to Peter. He was a natural athlete.  I admired how strong and fast he was.  I hung out with James Petterson and Peter a little bit...  James bought my mom's car.  It was like yesterday when we had our 20 year high school reunion and Peter wowed us with his tribute to James.