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He was born Feb . 13,
He was born Feb . 13,
1907 in Podgorodne,
1907 in Podgorodne,
Ukraine. His family im-
Ukraine. His family immigrated to Canada in
migrated to Canada in
1923, settling in southern Manitoba. William
1923, settling in south-
accepted Christ as his Saviour during revival
ern Manitoba. William
meetings. He was baptized and joined Morden
chicken farmer and carpenter. He was involved accepted Christ as his Saviour during revival
MB Church in 1933. He married Elizabeth Pauls
in many construction projects throughout B.C, meetings. He was baptized and joined Morden
Oct. 6, 1935. The Lord blessed them with 71
including the CN railway, the Peace River Dam, MB Church in 1933. He married El izabeth Pauls
years of marriage. William taught his children
Westminster Abbey in Mission, the Surrey Co- Oct. 6, 1935. The Lord blessed them with 71
the importance of faith and was a committed
op feed mill, and various shopping centres. He years of marriage. William taught his children
Sunday school teacher. He was a farmer most
was also involved in the community as a coach the importance of faith and was a committed
of his life, sustained by God's grace in the
for boys' and men's fastball, board trustee at Sunday school teacher. He was a farmer most
years the farm didn't produce much of a crop.
Clearbrook Waterworks, Matsqui municipal of his life, sustained by God's grace in the
In retirement, he worked as a custodian of the
councillor, and board member at Mennonite years the farm didn't produce much of a crop.
church until age 80. William loved his family
Educational Institute. Henry served in his church In retirement, he worked as a custodian of the
as an usher, treasurer, and building trustee. He church until age 80 . William loved his family
loved God, enjoyed serving his church, was en - and cherished the times they spent together.
thusiastic about sports, and was devoted to his
family. He is mourned by Agnes; children Mary
Lou (Ron) Barkman, Luella (Dave) Neufeld, Rudy
(Hilda), David (Lesley) , and Loren (Heather); 13
grandchildren. The memorial service was Dec.
11 at Clearbrook MB Church.
Predeceased by 1 son-in-law; he is mourned by
Predeceased by 1 son-in-law; he is mourned by
Elizabeth; children Ruth, Adina (Neil) Tiessen,
Elizabeth; children Ruth, Adina (Neil) Tiessen,

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"Mennonite brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Feb p. 30

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text of obituary:

WILLIAM H. KLASSEN

William H. Klassen died Nov. 6, just short of his 100th birthday. He was born Feb . 13, 1907 in Podgorodne, Ukraine. His family immigrated to Canada in 1923, settling in southern Manitoba. William accepted Christ as his Saviour during revival meetings. He was baptized and joined Morden MB Church in 1933. He married Elizabeth Pauls Oct. 6, 1935. The Lord blessed them with 71 years of marriage. William taught his children the importance of faith and was a committed Sunday school teacher. He was a farmer most of his life, sustained by God's grace in the years the farm didn't produce much of a crop. In retirement, he worked as a custodian of the church until age 80. William loved his family Predeceased by 1 son-in-law; he is mourned by Elizabeth; children Ruth, Adina (Neil) Tiessen, Waldo (Diana), Grace, and Betty (Gilles) Piche; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Nov. 11 at Westside Community Church, Morden, Man.

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