Peter’s family established the Peter Farnden Scholarship Fund in recognition of Peter’s dedication to improving the life conditions of individuals who need the help of others to take their rightful place as equal and contributing members of society. He believed that helping the helpers through professional development and further education are important steps towards this goal.
To this end, the scholarship is created and is fully funded by the family. Beginning in 2025, one thousand dollars will be awarded annually to a North East Alberta agency for staff education and development.
Peter loved life and had many friends and associates. One of them with the talent for rhyme and a good dose of humor, composed a “poem” about Peter. Here are some of the lines:
This wee rhyme’s for Peter-a personal tribute to a gentle soul
With hints of lasting memory is a secondary goal
Well, as I got to know him and the months and years went by
I confirm he was a dedicated, bright and thoughtful, funny guy.
We sometimes sat and chatted, and I would just sit and smile;
Not understanding all his words, though he spoke for a while.
He was a strong strategic thinker, looking past where dragons dwell:
Make sure folks were looked after and the company would do well.
His thoughtful dedication to his colleagues and the agency health:
He focused on humanity, not just creating wealth.
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