Klassen, Aron A. (1906-1970)

Mennonite Brethren Herald;; obituary: 1970 Nov 27 p. 26

Birth date: 1904 Aug 02

text of obituary:

ARON A. KLASSEN

Aron A. Klassen of Vancouver passed into the presence of his Lord on November 1 after a prolonged illness. He was born on August 2. 1904, to Aron and Katherina Klassen in the Ukraine. At the age of 16 he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and in 1921 he was baptized by immersion and accepted into the fellowship of the Mennonite Brethren Church.

He immigrated to Canada in 1924 and three years later was united in marriage to Katherina Dyck at Watrous, Sask. For over 43 years they were able to share life together. He was predeceased by his oldest daughter, Agatha in 1941. Funeral services for Mr. Klassen were held in the Killarney Park Church, Vancouver, on November 4.

He is survived by his wife, Katherina; sons, John and Corneiius. and daughters , Mrs. Jack (Elisabeth) Delair, Mrs. Lloyd (Carolina) Klassen. Mrs. John (Susanna) Martens. Mrs. Frank (Eva) Ewert and Mrs. Abe (Anna) Born. and their families; one brother, two sisters and 22 grandchildren.