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Name: Mary Klassen
Passed away: August 8, 2007 |
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With her family at her side, Mary Klassen passed away peacefully on August 8, 2007 at Cypress Regional Hospital, Swift Current, SK. Mary was born on May 4, 1921 at Rosenort, Saskatchewan to Jacob and Elizabeth Wiebe. After completing grade 10 she worked as a housekeeper at the Healy Hotel and in various homes. Mary was baptized at the Sommerfeld Mennonite Church. Through her co-worker and friend, Mary met the love of her life. Mary and Edward Klassen had their first date on Valentine’s Day in 1954 and were married December 5 that same year in the Emmaus Mennonite Church. Into their home, filled with love, 5 children were born - Janice, Donald, Alan, Gerald and Kevin. Mary and Edward devoted themselves to their family, working together in providing and caring for their children until the untimely death of Edward in 1975. Mary drew from her faith and strength in the Lord and continued to devote herself to her family. In supporting her family, Mary worked as a drapery seamstress. Mary enjoyed sewing, quilting, baking for her family, scrabble, reading, crossword puzzles, playing games and especially enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren which gave her much joy. She poured her love into her family and blessed every life she touched. Mary is survived by her daughter, Janice (Cal) May; her sons, Donald (Janice), Alan (Adriana), Gerald (Debra), and Kevin (Janie); her grandchildren, Rebecca (Adam), Ryan, Dustin, Jarrod, Landen, Lauren, Mikhail, Alexandra, Gabriella, Victoria, Mattathias, Danielle, Stephanie and Vanessa; her great-grandchildren, Alexander, Grace and Dominic; her sisters, Sarah Krahn and Susan Wiebe; her sisters-in-law, Helen Wiebe, Ann (Neil) Tilitzky, Martha Wall, Bertha (Milton) Leischner, Nellie (John) Penner, Kay Klassen, Anne Klassen, Isabel Klassen; her brothers-in-law, Victor (Elma) Klassen and Jac (Mary) Martens; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Edward Klassen; her father and mother, Jacob and Elizabeth Wiebe; her father and mother-in-law, Cornelius and Anna Klassen; her sister, Elizabeth (Peter) Wall; her brothers, Jacob (Tina), Henry (Agatha), John (Margaret) and Nick; brothers-in-law, George Krahn, Irwin (Anne) Klassen, Dan Klassen, Peter Klassen, Elmer Klassen, Lorent Klassen, Dave Wall; sisters-in-law, Amanda (Ben) Giesbrecht and Eva Martens. Mary truly put God and family first with her love, gentleness, kindness, understanding and patience. Mary did not always need a lot of words, her life demonstrated with actions the goodness that so many people only talk about. Mary will be missed and lovingly remembered by her family and many friends. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, August 13, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from the Alpine Church of God, Swift Current, SK with Pastor Alex Allan officiating. The pianist for the service was Sharon Penny with John Penny serving as welcome host. Scripture was read from Isaiah 40:28-31 with the congregation reciting the Lord’s Prayer. “It Is Well With My Soul” and “Amazing Grace” were sung by the congregation. The obituary was read by Peggy Bell with Grandchildren sharing tributes. Special music was brought by the Grandchildren accompanied by Janie Klassen singing, “The Rose”, a violin solo by Alexandra Klassen playing, “You Raise Me Up” and a recording by Bob Williston, “Welcome Home”. The ushers in the church were Russell Wall and DeAnne Crozier. The Interment was held at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, SK with the following serving as pallbearers, Ryan May, Jarrod Klassen, Dustin May, Landen Klassen, Mikhail Moore and Adam Gmeinweser. For those wishing, donations made to World Vision would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK. |
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