John D. Klassen

  • John D. Klassen
  • Date of Passing: January 11, 2019
  • Born: January 31, 1935

Obituary

John D. Klassen, age 83, of Grunthal, MB passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Grunthal Menno Home for the Aged.

Dad loved a party. When our family had finished the Christmas breakfast consisting of waffles, white sauce and berry topping and his all-time favorite coffee, Tim’s, he asked, “When is the next party?” Well, our Dad has now joined the Heavenly gathering, celebrating with Jesus his Saviour.

Thank you, Menno Home team, for your generous care for our Father. We are humbled and grateful. He was tough as nails, with a good sense of humour, which carried him steadily through a lengthy illness.

John D. Klassen was the fourth of seven children born to John D. (Dueck) Klassen and Helena (Doerksen) Klassen on Jan. 31, 1935. He married Susie Wiebe on June 1, 1957. They shared 34 years together before she preceded him in death on Dec. 18, 1991. Their marriage was blessed with a quiver full, 6 children.

His memory is cherished by Debra Tessier (Ron) Bonnie Vanderpool (Jeff) Mark Klassen (Bonnie) John Klassen (Gail) Rachel Bezditny (Rick) Eric Klassen (Roxanne); 20 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

On Aug. 29, 1992, we were blessed when Dad married Kay Kornelson. Their marriage doubled our family in size and love continued to grow. Kay passed away Aug. 9, 2015, after 23 years of marriage.

Dad is remembered by his surviving siblings Dave, George, Helen O’ Conner (Jim) and a large extended family. Imagine, for a moment, the reunion with Jesus and the many who’ve already gone home. Our hearts are warmed with all the memories and escapades of our time spent with Dad. We are grateful for the legacy of faith passed on by our parents. It grows as the next generation carries the baton of faith in Jesus.

God is so good!!

Family and friends are invited to a come and go visitation on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB.

The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grunthal Bergthaler Mennonite Church, 101 Southwood Ave., Grunthal, MB. The service will be live-streamed beginning at 1:30 p.m. at grunthalbergthaler.com

A private family burial will be taking place on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 prior to the memorial service at the Grunthal Cemetery, Grunthal, MB.

If friends so desire, donations in memory of John may be made to Project Wellness, 405 – 12090 – 227th Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6J5.

Funeral Details

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  • Birchwood Funeral Chapel
  • 162 PTH 52 W, Steinbach
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  • January 15, 2019 - 7:00 pm

Memorial Service

  • Grunthal Bergthaler Church
  • 101 Southwood Street, Grunthal
  • Directions: (Google Map)
  • January 16, 2019 - 2:00 pm

Arrangements

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