Life is full of wonderful people that we meet and some of them make the world a better place. They live life to the fullest and embrace the people in their lives with love and sincerity. Peter Shewring was one of these kinds of people and if you were lucky enough to have met him or better yet, get to know him well, you were blessed. He was a wonderful man and I was very fortunate to have enjoyed many wonderful times with him and his family over the last 19 years. His daughter Leslie, her sister Diane and their mother Akiko all worked with me for 3-6 years when I first opened The House Dressing Company. Peter and his family were instant friends and kindred spirits.
Peter left us by surprise on March 20th. He is looking down on us I am sure. My 4 year old daughter just said the other night, as she sat on my lap, ” I see Peter” and I said “where sweetheart?” thinking she was seeing things in the dark, she said, “he’s that really bright star right up there mommy, he’s watching us”. It brought a tear to my eye. We miss him dearly and it’s hard to say goodbye. She’s comforted knowing that he is twinkling over us and so am I.
This Saturday, May 1st, we will celebrate Peter’s life with his family and friends. He would have wanted us to gather and make merry in his honour. If you would like to join in you are welcomed by his family.
This aviation inspired event will be held at 3pm in the Shell Hanger, Victoria Airport, 101-1962 Canso Road, North Saanich.
They look forward to seeing you there and if you have any questions please email Dan at: dansheehan@me.com
Here is a lovely quote that I think we all strive to achieve and to which Peter certainly did. I miss you Peter.
xo Julie
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others;
to leave the world a bit better
whether by a healthy child, a garden patch,
or a redeemed social condition;
to know even one life has breathed easier because
you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
