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Klassen, Agatha (1910-2000)
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Ukraine. Her mother |
Ukraine. Her mother |
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to cook and clean for |
to cook and clean for |
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her family. In 1928 the |
her family. In 1928 the |
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Dec. 1 , 1999 she |
Dec. 1 , 1999 she |
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moved to Tabor Manor. |
moved to Tabor Manor. |
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| − | Predeceased by her parents, stepmother |
+ | Predeceased by her parents, stepmother Tina |
Klassen, 4 brothers and |
Klassen, 4 brothers and |
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2 sisters, she is mourned |
2 sisters, she is mourned |
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Latest revision as of 15:45, 5 July 2021
Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Jun 23 p 29
Birth date: 1910 Sep 1
Text of obituary:
AGATHA KLASSEN
Agatha Klassen of St. Catharines, Ont. passed away Apr. 22 of a stroke. She was born Sept. 1, 1910 to Johann and Gertrud Klassen in Blumenfeld, Ukraine. Her mother died when Agatha was 9; she left school at 13 to cook and clean for her family. In 1928 the family immigrated to Waterloo, Ont., where she worked on farms, helped a retired doctor and packaged meat at Schneiders for 6 years. She trained as a practical nurse and worked at St. Peter's Hospital, Hamilton Sanatorium, Bethesda and Shaver Hospital. After retirement, she acquired a driver's licence. She moved to an apartment near Scott Street MB Church in St. Catharines, where she was a member. She volunteered for 22 years at Tabor Manor. She was loved and appreciated for her cheerful optimism and service. In August 1999, she suffered her first stroke. On Dec. 1 , 1999 she moved to Tabor Manor. Predeceased by her parents, stepmother Tina Klassen, 4 brothers and 2 sisters, she is mourned by sisters Helen and Bertha. The funeral was Apr. 26 at Tallman Funeral Chapel, Vineland, Ont., with Rudie Willms ministering.
