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JOHN KLASSEN

Born: Jan 13, 1924

Date of Passing: Jan 26, 2004

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JOHN KLASSEN January 13, 1924 - January 26, 2004 Knowing the love and support of his family and after a three month hard fought battle from a heart attack and diabetes, John left this world on January 26, 2004. John is survived by his devoted and beloved wife of 57 years, Edna. John is also survived by his four children, Val (Murray) Lee, LaVerne, Rory (Dar), Leslie (Bill) Worthington; grandchildren, Tammy (Harry) Brauner, Tatum Lee, Jenah and Justin Klassen (Mom Karen), Kaitlin Klassen (Mom Terri), Donna Klassen and three great-grandchildren, Landon, Kadie and Kennedy of Florida. John is survived by his special nephews, Larry (Denise) Morin and Ron (Marge) Funk. John was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Katherine. John was also predeceased by his precious granddaughter Kelsie in 1997. John served his country during the Second World War in Canada, England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany and was a life long member of the Royal Canadian Legion. After the war, John worked construction as a supervisor with Red River Road Builders on the Red River Floodway and as a supervisor with Patricia Construction on the Trans Canada Highway. He owned and operated a taxi in Winnipeg. After he sold his taxi, John worked for the Corps of Commissionaire for ten years. John was a hard working husband and father his entire life up until his battle with cancer in 1994. John loved his family, going to the farm in Waskada, gardening, animals, wrestling and was a loyal fan of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Cremation has taken place and to respect Johns wishes there will be no formal service. Interment for family and friends will take place on Monday, May 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the Military Section of the Transcona Cemetery. Our family would like to thank Dr. Peter Tomy, Dr. S. Husarewycz, Dr. C. Yaffe, Dr. A. Alvi, Dr. A. Miller at the St. Boniface Hospital and the staff of the Health Sciences Centre (MICU). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Diabetes Foundation, 1114 - 233 Kennedy St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J5, or the Winnipeg Humane Society, 5 Kent Rd., Winnipeg, MB R2L 1X3. "A SOLDIER DIED TODAY" The Coutu family in care of arrangements EDWARD J. COUTU LTD. 680 Archibald Street 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 31, 2004

Condolences & Memories (35 entries)

  • Missing you so much Dad. 65 years ago today you gave me life and I thank you for that. I miss and love you so much, your baby, Leslie - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: May 10, 2025

  • Oh Dad I miss you so very much, so much has changed, and not for the good, with the exception of our messed up health care system that contributed to you early demise. All the advocacy I worked for changed nothing, the critical incidents just continue to pile up. I am so sorry I failed, I love you with all of my heart and then some. RIP my beautiful Dad, Love Leslie - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Jan 26, 2025

  • Happy Heavenly Father's Day Dad. We miss you so much, love you to the moon and back. Until we meet again, rest peacefully. Love Les & Val - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Jun 16, 2024

  • Oh Dad Happy 99th Birthday in Heaven...I remember your last birthday like it was yesterday. I love and miss so much...so many years without you. I can still hear your voice and your hearty laugh, your sense of humor, you were a very smart man and I'm glad you were my Dad. RIP love Les - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Jan 13, 2023

  • Oh Dad so many Christmases without you and now Mom. As the saying goes you don't know what you have until it's gone. Sleep In Heavenly Peace. Love and miss you, Les - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Dec 24, 2022

  • Remembrance Day, November 11, 2022, Dad I still see you marching in the Parades. Transcona Legion had a beautiful tribute to the Veterans at the Cemetary with over 500 students and there was your grave on the news. So proud you were my Dad. I will be going to see Kels on November 12th to place Christmas decorations for her, Laverne and you and Mom. Love and miss you so much, Les - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Nov 10, 2022

  • Oh Dad this is such a hard time of the year for me. Missing you so much. You have been gone for so long, until we meet again, I love you. - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Oct 30, 2022

  • Dad 18 years ago since you took your last breath. Your beautiful grey hair, your peace at last. You suffered in silence. Love and miss you so much. RIP. Love Les - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Jan 26, 2022

  • Missing you Dad, Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Love Les - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Dec 24, 2021

  • Dad we remember you everyday. I placed Poppies at your grave in Remembrance, thank you for serving your Country. I also place Christmas Flowers as you loved Christmas so much. We are hunkering down for our first winter storm. Rest peacefully Dad. Love Les & Val - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughters) on: Nov 10, 2021

  • Dad, October 29th...is a day I'll never forget. Calling 911 believing you would be taken care of...but you were not. I love and miss you so much. I dream of you often. Your baby, Leslie - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Oct 28, 2021

  • Dad 18 years ago today I took you to Emergency...I will never ever forget that, I miss and love you so much. Rest Peacefully Dad, love you forever, Leslie - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Oct 21, 2021

  • Oh Dad how I miss you. On Monday, May 10th you have me life 61 years ago and we laid you to rest...so many years ago. I pray you are resting peacefully. Wrap your arms around Mom, Laverne & Kelsie. Love Les - Posted by: Leslie & Bill Worthington (Daughter) on: May 08, 2021

  • Dad 17 years ago today you took your last breath. Your beautiful grey hair, your peace at last, I love and miss you so much. I pray you are resting peacefully. As you know today was not a good day. Until we meet again, Les - Posted by: Leslie & Bill Worthington (Daughter) on: Jan 26, 2021

  • Dad it's so hard to believe that it's your 97th Birthday today. I pray you are resting peacefully and you are loved and missed everyday. I remember your last birthday, being your 80th, like it was yesterday. Love Les & Bill - Posted by: Leslie & Bill Worthington (Daughter) on: Jan 13, 2021

  • Missing you so much Dad. Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Love Les - Posted by: Leslie & Bill Worthington (Daughter) on: Dec 24, 2020

  • Remembering you today and everyday, thank you for the sacrifices you made for our Freedom. RIP, I love and miss you so much. Les - Posted by: Leslie & Bill Worthington (Daughter) on: Nov 11, 2020

  • Dear Dad, Spend all your time waiting For that second chance For a break that would make it okay There's always some reason To feel not good enough And it's hard at the end of the day I need some distraction Oh, beautiful release Memories seep from my veins Let me be empty Oh, and weightless, and maybe I'll find some peace tonight In the arms of the angel Fly away from here From this dark, cold, hotel room And the endlessness that you fear You are pulled from the wreckage Of your silent reverie You're in the arms of the angel May you find some comfort here So tired of the straight line And everywhere you turn There's vultures and thieves at your back The storm keeps on twisting Keep on building the lies That you make up for all that you lack It don't make no difference Escaping one last time It's easier to believe in this sweet madness Oh, this glorious sadness That brings me to my knees In the arms of the angel Fly away from here From this dark, cold, hotel room And the endlessness that you fear You are pulled from the wreckage Of your silent reverie You're in the arms of the angel May you find some comfort here You're in the arms of the angel May you find some comfort here Love and miss you so much, Les - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Oct 06, 2020

  • Dad, thinking so much about you...missing you; hard to believe you have been gone for over 16 years. I think of you so often as we renovate the house; all of your hard work; your beautiful yard, not as nice as when you and Mom took care of it but still nice. RIP Dad, love and miss you so much. Les - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Sep 23, 2020

  • Dad missing you so much, love you, RIP - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Apr 05, 2020

  • Dad 16 long years have passed, missing you so much, love Les - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Jan 26, 2020

  • Dad your 96th Birthday...missing and loving you everyday. - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Jan 13, 2020

  • Dad, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers did it...I hope you, Mom and Laverne enjoyed the game, missing you all so much, until we meet again, I love you - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Nov 28, 2019

  • Dad it is so hard to believe that you have been gone for 15 years and now that Mom has passed I feel emptiness that I've never felt before. Love and miss you both so much. - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Jan 26, 2019

  • Your 95th Birthday today...Mom joined you on December 20, 2018 and I miss you both so very much, my heart is aching. RIP and Love to you both. - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Jan 13, 2019

  • You found your wings but my heart wasn't ready...Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Dec 24, 2018

  • Dad, Mom told me today that u were sitting beside Kelsie and she said I love u Papa, oh how that made me smile, luv u both. - Posted by: Leslie (Daughter) on: Jun 30, 2018

  • Your beautiful grey hair, your last breath, your at peace at last, miss u so much dad, 14 long years without you. - Posted by: Leslie (Daughter) on: Jan 26, 2018

  • Tomorrow would be your 94th Birthday...I miss u everyday, RIP, Dad. - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Jan 12, 2018

  • Hey Dad, the PC's have brought in a new policy which would have saved you. There are no words to describe that day...I should have just taken you to St. B and perhaps you would have lived, I love you so much - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (Daughter) on: Apr 09, 2017

  • I miss you so much Dad - Posted by: Leslie Worthington (daughter) on: Mar 08, 2017

  • Missing you lots! "She is just innerant!" Haha - Posted by: Tammy L Brauner (Granddaughter) on: Feb 09, 2017

  • Missing you lots! "She is just innerant!" Haha - Posted by: Tammy L Brauner () on: Feb 09, 2017

  • 12 long years today, miss u more than ever - Posted by: Lesdlie (Daughter) on: Jan 26, 2016

  • Papa, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss you. I regret not taking more time to talk with you as you were a wealth of knowledge. I miss your laugh. I love you. Tam - Posted by: Tammy brauner (granddaughter) on: Apr 13, 2013

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