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Klassen, Hardy (1930-2003)
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31, 1930 in Kitchener, |
31, 1930 in Kitchener, |
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Ont. to Elizabeth and |
Ont. to Elizabeth and |
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| − | John Klassen. He |
+ | John Klassen. He became a Christian at an |
| − | came a Christian at an |
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early age and lived life |
early age and lived life |
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| − | to the fullest. He |
+ | to the fullest. He married Ella Thiessen May |
| − | + | 8, 1954. They were active in Kitchener MB |
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| − | 8, 1954. They were ac- |
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| − | tive in Kitchener MB |
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Church where he taught Sunday school. They |
Church where he taught Sunday school. They |
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| − | helped found Glencairn MB Church, |
+ | helped found Glencairn MB Church, Kitchener. He served on the Camp Crossroads board |
| − | er. He served on the Camp Crossroads board |
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and oversaw capital improvements. He was |
and oversaw capital improvements. He was |
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founding member and past president of |
founding member and past president of |
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Birchcrest Cottage Association at Chesley |
Birchcrest Cottage Association at Chesley |
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Lake. He was involved in his business, Hardy |
Lake. He was involved in his business, Hardy |
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| − | Klassen Motors Ltd, and served on the |
+ | Klassen Motors Ltd, and served on the automotive apprenticeship board. He enjoyed |
| − | + | spending time with family, particularly travelling with Ella. He touched his family and many |
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| − | + | others with his love and acts of service. Predeceased by 2 brothers, 1 sister, he is mourned |
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| − | ling with Ella. He touched his family and many |
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| − | others with his love and acts of service. Prede- |
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| − | ceased by 2 brothers, 1 sister, he is mourned |
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by Ella; daughter Anne Taylor; sons Bruce and |
by Ella; daughter Anne Taylor; sons Bruce and |
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Gord; 5 grandchildren; 1 brother. The funeral |
Gord; 5 grandchildren; 1 brother. The funeral |
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| − | was Oct. 25 at Community Christian |
+ | was Oct. 25 at Community Christian Reformed Church, Kitchener. |
| − | formed Church, Kitchener. |
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[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] |
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:08, 6 March 2023
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Dec 5 p. 26
Birth date: 1930 Oct 31
text of obituary:
HARDY KLASSEN
Hardy Klassen died Oct. 21. He was born Oct. 31, 1930 in Kitchener, Ont. to Elizabeth and John Klassen. He became a Christian at an early age and lived life to the fullest. He married Ella Thiessen May 8, 1954. They were active in Kitchener MB Church where he taught Sunday school. They helped found Glencairn MB Church, Kitchener. He served on the Camp Crossroads board and oversaw capital improvements. He was founding member and past president of Birchcrest Cottage Association at Chesley Lake. He was involved in his business, Hardy Klassen Motors Ltd, and served on the automotive apprenticeship board. He enjoyed spending time with family, particularly travelling with Ella. He touched his family and many others with his love and acts of service. Predeceased by 2 brothers, 1 sister, he is mourned by Ella; daughter Anne Taylor; sons Bruce and Gord; 5 grandchildren; 1 brother. The funeral was Oct. 25 at Community Christian Reformed Church, Kitchener.
