Klassen, William H. (1907-2006)

"Mennonite brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Feb p. 30

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WILLIAM H. KLASSEN

William H. Klassen died Nov. 6, just short of his 100th birthday. He was born Feb . 13, 1907 in Podgorodne, Ukraine. His family im- migrated to Canada in 1923, settling in south- ern Manitoba. William chicken farmer and carpenter. He was involved accepted Christ as his Saviour during revival in many construction projects throughout B.C, meetings. He was baptized and joined Morden including the CN railway, the Peace River Dam, MB Church in 1933. He married El izabeth Pauls Westminster Abbey in Mission, the Surrey Co- Oct. 6, 1935. The Lord blessed them with 71 op feed mill, and various shopping centres. He years of marriage. William taught his children was also involved in the community as a coach the importance of faith and was a committed for boys' and men's fastball, board trustee at Sunday school teacher. He was a farmer most Clearbrook Waterworks, Matsqui municipal of his life, sustained by God's grace in the councillor, and board member at Mennonite years the farm didn't produce much of a crop. Educational Institute. Henry served in his church In retirement, he worked as a custodian of the as an usher, treasurer, and building trustee. He church until age 80 . William loved his family loved God, enjoyed serving his church, was en - and cherished the times they spent together. thusiastic about sports, and was devoted to his family. He is mourned by Agnes; children Mary Lou (Ron) Barkman, Luella (Dave) Neufeld, Rudy (Hilda), David (Lesley) , and Loren (Heather); 13 grandchildren. The memorial service was Dec. 11 at Clearbrook MB Church. Predeceased by 1 son-in-law; he is mourned by Elizabeth; children Ruth, Adina (Neil) Tiessen, Waldo (Diana), Grace, and Betty (Gilles) Piche; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Nov. 11 at Westside Community Church, Morden, Man.