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Klassen, David Peter (1911-2007)
(Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Oct p. 31 Birth date: 1911 Jul 5 text of obituary: <center><h3>DAVID PETER KLASSEN</h3></center> David Peter Klassen died peacef...") |
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immigrated to Canada |
immigrated to Canada |
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in 1923. David spent his |
in 1923. David spent his |
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| − | teenage years in |
+ | teenage years in southern Saskatchewan and later moved to Alberta, |
| − | ern Saskatchewan and later moved to Alberta, |
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where he married Katherine Braun on Dec. 17, |
where he married Katherine Braun on Dec. 17, |
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1942. They farmed in Gem, Alta. and then moved |
1942. They farmed in Gem, Alta. and then moved |
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he is mourned by children David (Vicky), Garry |
he is mourned by children David (Vicky), Garry |
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(Lynn), Ralph (Lois), and Susan (Rudy) Neufeld; |
(Lynn), Ralph (Lois), and Susan (Rudy) Neufeld; |
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| − | 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 |
+ | 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; 2 sisters. The celebration of life service was |
| − | ers; 2 sisters. The celebration of life service was |
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July 26 at Highland MB Church, Calgary. |
July 26 at Highland MB Church, Calgary. |
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Latest revision as of 16:24, 15 July 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Oct p. 31
Birth date: 1911 Jul 5
text of obituary:
DAVID PETER KLASSEN
David Peter Klassen died peacefully July 20 at age 96. He was born July 5, 1911 in Steinfeld, Russia to Peter and Susanna Klassen. The family immigrated to Canada in 1923. David spent his teenage years in southern Saskatchewan and later moved to Alberta, where he married Katherine Braun on Dec. 17, 1942. They farmed in Gem, Alta. and then moved to Calgary in 1967, becoming members of Highland MB Church. David worked until age 75 at various places, including the Calgary Golf and Country Club and Mount Royal College where his farming and mechanical skills were put to good use. Predeceased by Katherine in 2003, he is mourned by children David (Vicky), Garry (Lynn), Ralph (Lois), and Susan (Rudy) Neufeld; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; 2 sisters. The celebration of life service was July 26 at Highland MB Church, Calgary.
