Klassen, George (1913-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Sep 8 p. 28

Birth date: 1913 Oct 27

text of obituary:

GEORGE KLASSEN

George Klassen of Saskatoon passed away June 30. He was born Oct. 27, 1913 to George and Sarah Klassen near Hague, Sask. He left home at an early age, supporting himself by doing odd jobs and working for farmers. He had a pioneering spirit and enjoyed creating things out of nothing. In 1939 he homesteaded in Carrot River, Sask. While he was building a log house, it burnt down, and he started over. He married Anne Wiebe Nov. 26, 1939. At 32, he accepted Christ. He was a hard worker and a good provider for his family. He didn't believe in vacations, instead they moved several times. He held various jobs, including working at Blanchard Foundry, Pool Construction and Waldheim (Sask.) Golf Course and in the bush and sawmills. He enjoyed reading, fishing, gardening, hunting, playing with his children, visiting friends and taking pictures. He is remembered for his strong handshake, sense of humour and mischievous nature. Predeceased by sons Rueben and Marvin and 1 brother, he is mourned by Anne; children Martha Giesbrecht of Shell Lake, Sask., Naomi Primeau of Hafford, Sask., Allan of Waldheim, Victor of Langham, Sask., Betty Hingston of Saskatoon, Arthur of North Battleford, Sask., Carol Lamb of Saskatoon, Dianne of Waldheim and Ron of North Battleford; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 3 sisters and 1 brother. The funeral was July 6 in Waldheim MB Church, with Jake M. Willems and Otto Derksen ministering.