Obituary of H. Peter Vos

H. PETER "PETE" VOS ALAMO - H. Peter (Pete) Vos passed away March 2, 2021. He was born to Bertha (Smith) and John Vos on March 23, 1933. Pete was married to Betty (VanSurksum) on March 4, 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents and one great grandson Kadyn. Pete was a proud veteran having served his country in the US Army from 1953-1955. Pete was a Teacher (H.S. Biology), Bible Camp Manager (Camp Koinonia in Annandale, MN), Principal at Hinckley High School in Minnesota, Bee Keeper, Over-the-Road Trucker and Campground Host at Gooseberry Falls State Park. Pete loved to travel, fly airplanes and play golf. Depending on the season of his life he enjoyed gardening, logging, building, remodeling, ice fishing and trips to the BWCAW. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan! Pete was extremely musical. He loved to sing hymns, direct his church choir and play the trombone. He even built a pipe organ for a church while a member of the congregation. He was a man of many interests and talents. After retirement, Pete and Betty traveled around the country in their RV, eventually settling in at the Trophy Gardens Community in Alamo, Texas. Pete is survived by his wife Betty, sister Elizabeth (Van Lant), children; Peter (Linda Paige) of Grand Rapids, MN, John (Shirlee) of Paducah, KY, Bobby (Konnie) of Juneau AK and Carla (Ronnie) Ballantine of Two Harbors, MN as well as 13 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Due to the pandemic and distance of travel for all, there will be no organized memorial service.