Tina Dirks (Klassen) late of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2003 at St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver in her 91st year. She was predeceased by her husband Jake on September 30, 1994, and by her brother Jacob, sisters Mary, Helen, Neta, and Susie.
Tina will be lovingly remembered by her children Roland Dirks (Rose), Ruby Falk (Dan), four grandchildren; Bob (Mary), Steve (Carina), Robert and Christine, two great grandchildren Lindsey and Vanessa. And also by her brothers and sisters David Klassen (Katie), Brandon, MB, Henry Klassen (Edna), Vernon, BC, Elizabeth Robinson (Norman), Vancouver, BC, Anne Klassen, Vancouver, BC.
Tina is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends as well.
Tina married Jake Dirks in 1936 and dairy farmed on Sumas Prairie for 36 years before retiring to Abbotsford in 1972. She was a hard working, devoted wife and mother giving of herself and always supported family and friends with prayer. She will be sadly missed by us all.
Viewing will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Thursday, July 31st, 2003 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford, BC. Memorial Service to be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 1st, 2003 at Central Heights MB Church, 1661 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC.