ALFRED CLAUDE CLOSS

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ALFRED CLAUDE CLOSS Alfred Claude Closs passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Sherbrooke Community Centre in Saskatoon, SK, surrounded by family members, caregivers and music. Claude was born in St. Boswells, SK on February 14, 1927. In 1941 Claude moved with his family to Moose Jaw, which became his hometown'. Claude married Evelyn May Cann on September 3, 1949. They raised three children in Moose Jaw - Carolyn, Rick and Kevin. Claude and Ev were married for over 55 years. Claude married Ivy Linnea Neff (Cedergren) on October 9, 2004. The joy of Claude's later years was his grandchildren. He loved to visit, tease and share laughter. Claude worked for Canadian Pacific Railway for 44 years, during which time he did a range of jobs primarily in Moose Jaw and Winnipeg, with short stints in Montreal and Vancouver. He finished his career in Winnipeg as Customer Service Supervisor for the Winnipeg Division. Claude was a member of the Lutheran Church and was active in congregations in both Moose Jaw and Winnipeg. He taught confirmation classes in Winnipeg for a number of years. Claude also loved to travel, spending time in California, Hawaii and Britain as well as many places across western Canada. Family celebrations may have been a favourite, whether it was a "corn roast" near the Watson farm, a wedding or a family reunion. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Zella Closs; his wives, Evelyn and Ivy; daughter, Carolyn; and all of his brothers and sisters and their spouses: Lula May, Chet and Ellen, Vera and Charlie, Viva and Len, Anne and Veral, Mabel and Ted, Euclid and Dorothy. Claude is survived by his sons, Rick (Emelia) and Kevin (Edna); stepdaughter and sons: Ken (Brenda), Brenda (Blair), Wayne (Debbie) and Ron (Denise); his grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Claude loved them all. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Reverend Doug Shepherd will officiate and interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Claude's name may be made to Parkinson Canada, 610 Duchess St., Saskatoon, SK S7K 0R1, www.parkinson.ca Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 - www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 06, 2016