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Klassen, C.A. (1929-2007)
(Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 May p. 30 Birth date: 1929 Sep 16 text of obituary: <center><h3>C.A. (NEIL) KLASSEN</h3></center> C.A. (Neil) Klassen died peace...") |
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1929 in Drake, Sask., |
1929 in Drake, Sask., |
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and moved to Yarrow, |
and moved to Yarrow, |
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| − | B.C in 1942 |
+ | B.C in 1942. On Dec. |
31, 1946, he recorded |
31, 1946, he recorded |
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that "a relationship |
that "a relationship |
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| − | with Jesus was |
+ | with Jesus was established - the beginning of a lifestyle change." He |
| − | lished - the beginning of a lifestyle change." He |
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completed several years at Coaldale (Alta.) Bible |
completed several years at Coaldale (Alta.) Bible |
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School. While there, he was diagnosed with |
School. While there, he was diagnosed with |
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diabetes, a disease that shadowed and formed |
diabetes, a disease that shadowed and formed |
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| − | many of his life decisions. He took teacher |
+ | many of his life decisions. He took teacher training and taught for two years in Richmond, B.C. |
| − | ing and taught for two years in Richmond, B.C |
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In July 1953, he married Laura Baerg. Neil taught |
In July 1953, he married Laura Baerg. Neil taught |
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in Fort Fraser and Vanderhoof, B.C In 1966, |
in Fort Fraser and Vanderhoof, B.C In 1966, |
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Secondary School and, from 1968-1987, served |
Secondary School and, from 1968-1987, served |
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as coordinator of vocational services. Neil made |
as coordinator of vocational services. Neil made |
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| − | his life count for God, working with the |
+ | his life count for God, working with the Gideons, Christian Service Brigade, Echo Lake Bible |
| − | + | Camp, the Gospel Chapel, and Nechako Community Church. He combined his love of music, |
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| − | + | Vanderhoof, and Jesus by starting the Community Carol Sing. In retirement, Neil built a new |
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| − | munity Church. He combined his love of music, |
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| − | Vanderhoof, and Jesus by starting the Commu- |
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| − | nity Carol Sing. In retirement, Neil built a new |
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home, provided retraining for Bond Brothers |
home, provided retraining for Bond Brothers |
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| − | personnel, worked with the Nechako View |
+ | personnel, worked with the Nechako View Seniors' Society, created beautiful wood products, |
| − | + | and led Alpha Bible studies. He is mourned |
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| − | and led Alpha Bible studi es . He is mourned |
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by Laura; children Kay (Lawrence) McAllister, |
by Laura; children Kay (Lawrence) McAllister, |
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Evelyn, and Marvin (Rozella); 6 grandchildren; |
Evelyn, and Marvin (Rozella); 6 grandchildren; |
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Latest revision as of 13:35, 3 June 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 May p. 30
Birth date: 1929 Sep 16
text of obituary:
C.A. (NEIL) KLASSEN
C.A. (Neil) Klassen died peacefully Mar. 22. He was born Sept. 16, 1929 in Drake, Sask., and moved to Yarrow, B.C in 1942. On Dec. 31, 1946, he recorded that "a relationship with Jesus was established - the beginning of a lifestyle change." He completed several years at Coaldale (Alta.) Bible School. While there, he was diagnosed with diabetes, a disease that shadowed and formed many of his life decisions. He took teacher training and taught for two years in Richmond, B.C. In July 1953, he married Laura Baerg. Neil taught in Fort Fraser and Vanderhoof, B.C In 1966, he was appointed principal of Nechako Valley Secondary School and, from 1968-1987, served as coordinator of vocational services. Neil made his life count for God, working with the Gideons, Christian Service Brigade, Echo Lake Bible Camp, the Gospel Chapel, and Nechako Community Church. He combined his love of music, Vanderhoof, and Jesus by starting the Community Carol Sing. In retirement, Neil built a new home, provided retraining for Bond Brothers personnel, worked with the Nechako View Seniors' Society, created beautiful wood products, and led Alpha Bible studies. He is mourned by Laura; children Kay (Lawrence) McAllister, Evelyn, and Marvin (Rozella); 6 grandchildren; 3 sisters; 2 brothers. The funeral was Mar. 30 in Abbotsford, B.C and a memorial service was Apr. 9 at Nechako Community Church.
