Gerhard Abram Klassen^[1]

1921 - 2002  (80 years)

• Name	Gerhard Abram Klassen
  Birth	2 Sep 1921	Laird, Saskatchewan, Canada   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Death	6 Jan 2002	New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada   [3]
  Burial	Valley View Memorial Gardens, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada   [4]
  Person ID	I13622	Whisperspast | Thomson
  Last Modified	21 Oct 2007

  
  

  Family	Roberta Helena Bruce,   b. 18 Jan 1928, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada d. 4 Mar 1988, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada (Age 60 years)
  Marriage	2 Dec 1949	Surrey, British Columbia, Canada   [5]
  Children	1. Ken Klassen   2. Grace Klassen
  Family ID	F5199	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	20 Feb 2023

  
  

• Notes

  Gerhard had 12 brothers, sisters and half brothers and sisters. After Roberta died Gerhard married Bonnie Sue Schur on 27 June 1989, she was born 2 December 1933 in California, USA and died March 15, 1997. He then married Anne. Buried in Valley View Memorial Gardens, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, Garden of Devotion, Plot 211, Grave A3. The Province, Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, January 9, 2002, Page C2 KLASSEN - Gerhard (George) Abram, born September 2, 1921 in Laird, Saskatchewan, passed away surrounded by his family on January 6, 2002 at Royal City Manor in New Westminster. Predeceased by his first wife Roberta Helena (nee Bruce) of 39 years (March 4, 1988) and second wife (Bonnie Sue (nee Schur) (June 5, 1997), father Abraham Klassen; his mother Helena; siblings Peter, Helen, Nettie, Tena and Marie. Survived by son Ken (Linda); grandchildren Terry, Kyle and Billy; daughter Grace (Dave); grandchildren Telena, Jessie and Christina, and his latest love Anne; his siblings Jake, Abe, Ike, Elizabeth, Benno, John, Margaret; many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by us all. He was a brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend and coworker. He was a well respected member of the I.L.W.U. for 37 years. He worked hard all his life and helped many family members and others. His doors were always open and everyone felt welcome. He loved the outdoors, family gatherings, his roses, fishing and his church. We will not forget you and you will live on in our thoughts and hearts. We would like to thank the dedicated staff of Royal City Manor for the exceptional care in the last few years who made him comfortable. Rest in peace. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Valley View Funeral home, 14660 72nd Ave., Surrey. Funeral Service will be held tomorrow, Thursday, January 10, at 2:30 p.m. Interment to follow Valley View Memorial Gardens, Surrey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or the charity of your choice.

  
  

• Sources

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