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Klassen, Elizabeth Voth (1931-2007): Difference between revisions
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Oct. 12, 1931 to Peter and | Oct. 12, 1931 to Peter and | ||
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was baptized and later | was baptized and later | ||
attended Herbert Bible | attended Herbert Bible | ||
School and worked for several families in | School and worked for several families in housekeeping. She married John Klassen in 1954 and | ||
had three children. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and quilting blankets and afghans. Elizabeth | |||
had three children. She enjoyed sewing, | |||
loved music, singing in choirs and playing her | loved music, singing in choirs and playing her | ||
keyboard. She was an avid gardener, cook, and | keyboard. She was an avid gardener, cook, and | ||
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(Marjorie); 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; | (Marjorie); 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; | ||
3 brothers; 3 sisters. The memorial service was | 3 brothers; 3 sisters. The memorial service was | ||
Aug. 18 at Herbert (Sask .) MB Church | Aug. 18 at Herbert (Sask.) MB Church. | ||
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] | [[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:42, 29 July 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2007 Nov p. 29
Birth date: 1931 Oct 12
text of obituary:
ELIZABETH KLASSEN
Elizabeth Klassen died Aug. 18. She was born Oct. 12, 1931 to Peter and Helen Voth near Herbert, Sask. As a young girl, she was baptized and later attended Herbert Bible School and worked for several families in housekeeping. She married John Klassen in 1954 and had three children. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and quilting blankets and afghans. Elizabeth loved music, singing in choirs and playing her keyboard. She was an avid gardener, cook, and traveller as well. She served her church in youth group, the food committee, and Pioneer Girls. She is mourned by John; children Josie (Danny) Caputo, Charlene (Murray) Martens, and Carl (Marjorie); 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; 3 brothers; 3 sisters. The memorial service was Aug. 18 at Herbert (Sask.) MB Church.