It is with much sadness that I learned of the passing of Peter, my step father of 26 years. Many of my friends knew him well, growing up together with us in a small town, some never knew him at all, and others simply knew him as the man who prompted them to ask me, "do you have a butler?" when he'd answer the phone (⁠•⁠‿⁠•⁠)  One thing was always for sure.. among all of his other listed talents, Peter had the answer to everything. And, if he didn't, he had an answer that sounded good enough to convince anybody! 

While there was no carpentry, masonry, building or electrical problem, structural or cosmetic, DIY or professional, that Peter couldn’t figure out and fix, when it came to plumbing, Peter was drowning. 

During our years together, kitchen sinks, washing machines and overflowing water beds all got the better of him. His ability to laugh at himself, while sitting in puddles of water, and appreciate humor in the only home repair he couldn’t resolve without issue was delightful. I still laugh remembering Sarah, Rachel, Naomi and Rachel Anne all running to get every towel in the house when he drained the washing machine onto the laundry room floor and his head (he was under the washer at the time!).

I’m saddened to learn of his too early passing and send condolences to the entire family.