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Klassen, Ella Thiessen (1931-2008)
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Latest revision as of 15:52, 23 September 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 May p/ 34
Birth date: 1931 Jun 15
text of obituary:
ELLA KLASSEN
Ella Erna Klassen died
Feb. 13, 2008. She was
born June 15, 1931 to
John and Mary Thiessen
on a rural Saskatchewan
farm. The family moved
several times, eventually
settling in Ontario in
1938. Ella was baptized in her early teens
and was very involved in youth group, where
she met Hardy Klassen. They married on
May 8, 1945, and Ella took business school
and worked in a number of offices, mostly
Schneiders. Her many hobbies included
sewing and knitting, reading, gardening, and
spending time outdoors and at the cottage.
Hardy and Ella travelled the world, were
active at Camp Crossroads, and were charter
members of Glencairn MB Church, always
sharing their gift of hospitality. Diagnosed
with Alzheimers, Ella moved to Tabor Manor in
2004. Predeceased by Hardy; son Bruce; sister
Lena; she is mourned by children Ann (Jeff)
Taylor and Gord (Laurene); 5 grandchildren; 3
siblings. The memorial service was Feb. 16 at
Glencairn MB Church, Kitchener, Ont.
