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KLASSEN, Clara Mary (nee Niessen)

Born on February 3, 1918 in Aberdeen, SK went to be with her Lord due to a tragic motor vehicle accident on December 30, 2009 in Chilliwack, BC. Predeceased by her husband Cornelius and son Trevor Klassen. She is survived by her loving family; children Gerald (Doreen), Diane (Bob), and Kenneth (Heidi); grandchildren Renee (Andy), Steven (Karen), Kevin (Melanie), Jerome, Randall (Jennifer), Jevona, Heidi (Jeff), Danny (Kristal); grandchildren by choice Aaron (Elanor) and Amanda (Cameron); great grandchildren Gavin, Brennan, Kirsten, Marissa, Mialé, Shae, Jacob, Sibeal, Kian, Noah and Lucas; brother Arthur (Ruth); sister-in-law Kay (Norm) as well as many other extended family members and cherished friends. Clara lived by the motto, Love one Another. She has left an amazing legacy and will forever remain in our hearts for the way she lived and loved Jesus, people and life. A funeral service was held on Tuesday January 12, 2010 at the Clearbrook Mennonite Brethren Church in Abbotsford and interment took place at the Maclure Road Mennonite Cemetery. Should friends desire, donations in memory of Clara may be made to MCC or Gideon Bible Society, two of her favorite organizations.

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