Klassen, Mary Neufeld Penner (1916-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Jun 9 p. 26

Birth date: 1916 May 10

Text of obituary:

MARY NEUFELD KLASSEN

Mary Neufeld Klassen passed away Mar. 2, 3 days after suffering a stroke. She was born May 10,1916 to John and Helen Penner in Russia. When she was 6, her mother died, leaving a deep impression on her. Her stepmother was Agnes Janzen. In 1926 the family immigrated to Drake, Sask. At 15, she accepted Christ. She married George Neufeld Jan. 6, 1935. In 1936 they were both baptized and joined Philadelphia MB Church, Watrous, Sask. In 1941 they moved to Virgil, Ont., where they joined Virgil MB Church. In 1942 they moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. In 1975 George died. In 1982 she married Jake H. Klassen of Morden, Man. She loved and was loved by her stepchildren. Most important were her walk with the Lord and that all her children and grandchildren would follow Him. She is mourned by Jake; children Len, Norm and Naomy; stepchildren Rose, Linda, Ted, Peg, Al and Don; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Memorial services were in Morden and, on Mar. 8, in Cornerstone Community Church, Virgil, with Ben Falk Jr. ministering.