Klassen, Elizabeth Falk (1919-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Mar p. 30

Birth date: 1919 Nov 8

text of obituary:

ELIZABETH (ELSIE) KLASSEN

lizabeth (Elsie) Klas - sen (nee Falk) died suddenly Dec. 26 with her husband at her side. She was born Nov. 8,1919 and spent most of her childhood in the Altona, Man. Albert (Norma), George (Eileen), and Edwin (Shelley); 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchil- dren; 3 sisters. The funeral was Dec. 29 at North Kildonan MB Church, Winnipeg. Gerhard (George ) Kla ss en Gerhard (George) Klas- sen died suddenly Jan. 1. Hewas born Nov. 18, 1915 in Podgornaya, Russia and immigrat- ed to Canada in 1924. He spent most of his days in the Manitou, Man. area . George was active throughout life. Together with his wife Elsie, George farmed in the Manitou area for 61 years. He had a strong faith in God and was involved in the MB church as a deacon, Bible study leader, choir member, and friend. He was a voice of reason in practical and financial mat- ters. He was also committed to his community, Mennonite Central Committee, and people in need. He volunteered for the Red Cross and was coordinator of the Canadian Bible Society until retirement. His last three years were spent in Winkler, Man., where he was involved in lo- cal activities. Both George and Elsie retained their cognitive abilities, sense of humour, and enjoyment of people. George had a strong commitment to his wife. Their desire was to die together and they were blessed with the fruition of this request. Predeceased by Elsie 6 days earlier; 2 sisters; 3 brothers; he is mourned by sons Albert (Norma), George (Eileen), and Edwin (Shelley); daughters lynda and Elvira (Howard); 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchil- dren; 2 brothers. The funeral was Jan. 6 at North Kildonan MB Church, Winnipeg. Wilma Martens Wilma (nee Engel) died Jan. 12 at age 93. She was born May 31, 1913 . Wilma mar- area . Elsie was active ried Otto Martens Apr. throughout life. She loved to cook and garden, 9, 1944. In 1945, they and was a determined person. She farmed with bought a farm. They her husband near Manitou, Man. for 61 years. lived there until 1980 Elsie had a strong faith in God, and church was when they relocated important to her. She was involved in Manitou to Herbert, Sask . In fall 2003, they moved into MB as a Sunday school teacher, deaconess, Heritage Manor. Wilma spent time at the Manor and friend. She also enjoyed the church family and then at the nursing home before she died. she found later in life at Winkler MB Church. Predeceased by Otto; daughter Marnie Unger; Elsie had a sharp memory and family was very 2 brothers; 1 sister; she is mourned by her son important to her. Predeceased by 4 brothers; Brian (Sharon); son-in-law Harry Unger; 6 grand· 6 sisters; and followed in death by her hus- children; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 brother. The band George 6 days later; she is mourned by funeral was Jan . 18 at Parkside Memorial Fu · daughters lynda and Elvira (Howard); sons