Klassen. Helen Neufeld (1923-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Mar 17 p. 28

Birth date: 1923 Mar 29

text of obituary:

HELEN KLASSEN

Helen Klassen passed away Jan. 11 of a stroke. She was born Mar. 29, 1923 to Dave and Helen Neufeld in Herbert, Sask. In November the family moved to a ranch in California. They returned to their farm in Herbert in 1926, moved to Kavanaugh, Alta. in 1933 and moved to B.C in 1934, settling on 40 acres in Abbotsford. They found fellowship in South Abbotsford and Clearbrook MB Churches. Helen was baptized. She married Herman Klassen Nov. 18, 1945 in Clearbrook MB Church. They farmed near Mt. Lehman, B.C until her passing. Their children were her joy, and she continuously gave them love and care. Various adversities challenged her health but strengthened her faith. In October 1964 she faced her first heart surgery with calm resolve. She recovered from her second open heart surgery in fall 1992, hip surgery in fall 1996 and shoulder surgery in December 1999. Despite the pain, she was optimistic. Predeceased by 2 brothers, she is mourned by Herman; children Arnold, Irma, Richard, Arthur, Leonard and Rhoda; 11 grandchildren; and 3 brothers. The funeral was Jan. 17 in East Aldergrove MB Church, Abbotsford, with Art Isaac and Al Stobbe ministering.