Tonny Peterson

Tonny Preben Peterson
September 8, 1941 - May 31, 2024

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Tonny Petersen, surrounded by family, at South Health Campus after years of illness and recent pneumonia.

A Memorial Service was held at McDougall United Church on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bill Weaver officiating. Click here for the you tube link.

Obituary

Tonny Petersen, beloved husband of Esther Petersen (nee Shelley), of Calgary, AB, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the age of 82 years.

He was born in Denmark and immigrated to British Columbia in 1958 with his family. Tonny and his sister, Alis, stayed in Canada while the rest of the family moved back to Copenhagen. In 1961, he moved to Calgary, AB, by himself. He quickly became a close friend to the Gaede family and was embraced as a brother.

 Tonny met and married Esther in 1971, and they had two daughters. He kept himself busy with woodworking and mechanical projects. He enjoyed crafting wooden furniture and toys, renovating the house, and maintaining vehicles. He loved travelling and spending time at the campsite. He could often be found relaxing, listening to music, playing crib, or visiting with friends around the fire.

 He took great pride in his Danish heritage and will always be remembered for introducing friends to Danish cuisine by hosting spectacular smorgasbords. He was a shareholder in the Danish Canadian Club in Calgary, and a member of the Danish Canadian National Museum in Spruceview, AB.

 Tonny is survived by his loving wife, Esther, and two daughters, Trudy and Shelley (Kostie). He is also survived by his brother Michael, brother-in-law Sven Hansen, as well as numerous extended family members and close friends in Canada, Denmark and Australia.  Tonny was predeceased by his parents, six sisters, and one brother.