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Klassen, Gerhard (1915-2007)
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+ | Gerhard (George) Klassen died suddenly Jan. |
| − | + | 1. He was born Nov. 18, |
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| − | 1. Hewas born Nov. 18, |
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1915 in Podgornaya, |
1915 in Podgornaya, |
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| − | Russia and |
+ | Russia and immigrated to Canada in 1924. |
| − | ed to Canada in 1924. |
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He spent most of his |
He spent most of his |
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days in the Manitou, |
days in the Manitou, |
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| − | Man. area |
+ | Man. area. George was |
active throughout life. Together with his wife |
active throughout life. Together with his wife |
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Elsie, George farmed in the Manitou area for |
Elsie, George farmed in the Manitou area for |
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involved in the MB church as a deacon, Bible |
involved in the MB church as a deacon, Bible |
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study leader, choir member, and friend. He was |
study leader, choir member, and friend. He was |
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| − | a voice of reason in practical and financial |
+ | a voice of reason in practical and financial matters. He was also committed to his community, |
| − | ters. He was also committed to his community, |
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Mennonite Central Committee, and people in |
Mennonite Central Committee, and people in |
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need. He volunteered for the Red Cross and |
need. He volunteered for the Red Cross and |
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was coordinator of the Canadian Bible Society |
was coordinator of the Canadian Bible Society |
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until retirement. His last three years were spent |
until retirement. His last three years were spent |
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| − | in Winkler, Man., where he was involved in |
+ | in Winkler, Man., where he was involved in local activities. Both George and Elsie retained |
| − | cal activities. Both George and Elsie retained |
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their cognitive abilities, sense of humour, and |
their cognitive abilities, sense of humour, and |
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enjoyment of people. George had a strong |
enjoyment of people. George had a strong |
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days earlier; 2 sisters; 3 brothers; he is mourned |
days earlier; 2 sisters; 3 brothers; he is mourned |
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by sons Albert (Norma), George (Eileen), and |
by sons Albert (Norma), George (Eileen), and |
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| − | Edwin (Shelley); daughters |
+ | Edwin (Shelley); daughters Lynda and Elvira |
| − | (Howard); 12 grandchildren; 3 great- |
+ | (Howard); 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers. The funeral was Jan 6 North Kildonan MB Church. |
| − | dren; 2 brothers. The funeral was Jan 6 North Kildonan MB Church. |
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Latest revision as of 16:49, 6 May 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Mar p. 30
Birth date: 1915 Nov 18
text of obituary:
GERHARD (GEORGE) KLASSEN
Gerhard (George) Klassen died suddenly Jan. 1. He was born Nov. 18, 1915 in Podgornaya, Russia and immigrated 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 matters. 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 local 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-grandchildren; 2 brothers. The funeral was Jan 6 North Kildonan MB Church.
