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Klassen, Benjamin (1928-2004)
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He attended Winkler |
He attended Winkler |
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+ | Bible School. He married Anne in 1950. |
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They served in Zaire |
They served in Zaire |
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for orphans in Uganda by building picnic tables |
for orphans in Uganda by building picnic tables |
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and outdoor furniture. He helped those in |
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+ | need. Predeceased by 1 brother and 1 grandson, he is mourned by Anne; sons Willy and |
| − | + | Dave; daughters Irene and Ruth; 12 grandchildren. The funeral was Jan. 8 in Grantham MB |
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Church, St. Catharines. |
Church, St. Catharines. |
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Latest revision as of 13:45, 27 March 2023
"Mennonite Brethren Herald: obituary: 2004 Mar 19 p. 29
Birth date: 1928 Nov 11
text of obituary:
BENJAMIN KLASSEN
Benjamin Klassen died Jan. 2. His parents were Henry and Anna Klassen. He accepted Jesus at age 11. He received a call to fulltime service at age 12. He attended Winkler Bible School. He married Anne in 1950. They served in Zaire for 14 years, in Quebec for 14 years and in St. Catharines, Ont. for 14 years. He raised money for orphans in Uganda by building picnic tables and outdoor furniture. He helped those in need. Predeceased by 1 brother and 1 grandson, he is mourned by Anne; sons Willy and Dave; daughters Irene and Ruth; 12 grandchildren. The funeral was Jan. 8 in Grantham MB Church, St. Catharines.
