Klassen, David Peter (1911-2007)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Oct p. 31

Birth date: 1911 Jul 5

text of obituary:

DAVID PETER KLASSEN

David Peter Klassen died peacefully July 20 at age 96. He was born July 5, 1911 in Steinfeld, Russia to Peter and Susanna Klassen. The family immigrated to Canada in 1923. David spent his teenage years in southern Saskatchewan and later moved to Alberta, where he married Katherine Braun on Dec. 17, 1942. They farmed in Gem, Alta. and then moved to Calgary in 1967, becoming members of Highland MB Church. David worked until age 75 at various places, including the Calgary Golf and Country Club and Mount Royal College where his farming and mechanical skills were put to good use. Predeceased by Katherine in 2003, he is mourned by children David (Vicky), Garry (Lynn), Ralph (Lois), and Susan (Rudy) Neufeld; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; 2 sisters. The celebration of life service was July 26 at Highland MB Church, Calgary.