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A pastor and chaplain who nurtured many interests, Peter Kranenburg's life was defined by the power and grace of Jesus Christ. “His love for Jesus permeated his life,” eulogized one of his daughters. “He listened closely to us and wouldn’t judge,” said a grandson. Peter, 95, died Jan. 7, after 15 years of living with dementia.

Born in the Netherlands, Peter immigrated to Canada after World War II at the age of 21, in order to attend Calvin College (now University) and Seminary. After ordination in 1957, Peter served three Ontario congregations: Athens Christian Reformed Church; Springdale CRC, Bradford; and Ebenezer CRC, Jarvis. Moving west, he pastored First CRC, Red Deer, Alta.; and Ladner (B.C.) CRC, before returning to Ontario to pastor Strathroy East CRC; Second CRC, Toronto; and Grace CRC, Chatham. In 1988 Peter began serving as chaplain at Toronto’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital and at Holland Christian Homes in Brampton until he retired in 1994.

It gave Peter much joy to share about the love and forgiveness of Jesus. He continued to do so, even after retirement, by corresponding with prisoners through Crossroads for Prisoners Canada.

A man of many talents, Peter had a beautiful singing voice and was a photographer and an accomplished artist. His paintings in oil, acrylic, and watercolors hang in many homes. He loved to garden and excelled at growing vegetables and flowers of many types but had a special love for orchids.

Peter is survived by Marrie, his wife of 67 years; five children and their spouses; 20 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.