Klassen, Menno (1912-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Dec 26 p. 28

Birth date: 1912 Apr 20

text of obituary:

MENNO KLASSEN

Menno Klassen died Oct. 31 . He was born Apr. 20, 1912 in Great Deer, Sask., to David D. and Anna Klassen . His father died in 1915. His mother mar- ried Heinrich D. Goertz in 1917. He married Elizabeth Thiessen Aug . 2, 1942. They farmed, then moved to New Westminis- ter, B. C. He helped with planting Straw- berry Hill (Kennedy Heights) MB Church. He played the steel guitar in a church in- strumental ensemble. He worked at Cana- da Western Cordage, retiring in 1977. They enjoyed travelling, visiting grand- children and entertaining friends and family. Menno loved carpentry and gar- dening. They attended Aldergrove (B .C.) MB Church. He looked after Elizabeth af- ter her massive stroke in 1986 until she died in 1998. He lived in Abbotsford where he enjoyed baking, cooking and visiting . He was gentle, and will be re- membered for his kindness, quick wit and sense of humour. Predeceased by Eliza- beth, 2 brothers, he is mourned by son Dennis, Abbotsford; daughter Darlene Rahn, Centralia, Wash .; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 sisters.