IDA KLASSER

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IDA KLASSER It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ida Klasser on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at age 95. Ida was predeceased by her husband Irving in 1993; and by her parents, Isaac and Clara; sisters, Bessie (Max), Rose (Bill), and brother George (Gerti). Also predeceased by brothers-in-law, Sam Baker, Harry Knelman and Lou Bilker. Ida leaves to cherish her memory, sisters-in-law, Rose Baker, Sarah Hochman (Charlie) and Gertie Knelman and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Ida - what a beautiful lady inside and out. She was queen for all who were fortunate to come her way. Ida always wore a smile - quiet spoken, compassionate, sweet personality and not a mean word, made our Auntie Ida a very special person. Ida and Irving were longtime sweethearts. To marry a cousin was a definite no-no at that time, however, Ida and Irving marched to the beat of their own drum, and were married soon after Irving graduated from Pharmacy. Ida was very helpful in their drugstore, Niagara Drugs. She was a watchdog for the big and little thieves. Her position at the store turned out to be paramount. Ida and Irving had no children, therefore doted on all their nieces and nephews, who in turn were very good to them. Our dear Ida had a life long love affair with niece Evelyn Rayman and nephew Eddie Shell; Ida treated them like her own children. Pallbearers were Marty Rayman, Lloyd Baker, Butch Hochman, Andrew Kaplan, Seth Baker and Jeff Klasser. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at the Sharon Home for the kind care, genuine interest, attention and for always showing compassion in a respectful way with any discussion or concerns the family had. Special mention should be made for Carol, Mia, Karen, Lloyd, Lisa and Cindy. Rabbi Balzer gave the eulogy. Thank you to Karla Marks for the touching and genuine tribute to aunt Ida. A big heartfelt thank you to Marcela Fullante, who was Ida's companion and friend for approximately six years. Marcela and Ida had great respect and love for each other. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made in Ida's memory, to: The Irving Klasser and Ida Klasser Fund, at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, 123 Doncaster St., Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B3. Phone 477 - 7525.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 24, 2006