PETER KLASSEN

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PETER KLASSEN Peacefully on May 6, 2004 at the Riverview Health Centre with his family by his side, as a result of lung cancer and Parkinsons disease, Peter passed away. Peter is survived by his wife Ruth; daughters, Margaret Bouchard (Ron) and Karen Peters (Keith) grandchildren, Crystal Feuillatre, Denise Feuillatre, Samantha Bouchard, Kalie Peters and Kasia Peters. Also surviving him are his mother Anne Klassen of Winkler, MB; brothers, Henry, Barney, John and David; sisters, Mary Fehr and Shirley Pontifex and their families. Peter was predeceased by his father Bernard Klassen and sister Ann Truscott. Peter was born in Winkler, MB on March 12,1942 and lived in Winnipeg most of his adult life. He married Ruth Penner of Steinbach, MB in 1967. Peter was employed with Reimer Trucking and was a bus driver with Winnipeg Transit for over 25 years winning several safety awards. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Vital Evangelical Mennonite Church, 2005 St. Marys Road, Wpg. Visitation will take place Monday, May 10, 7:00 p.m. at the St. Vital EMC. Peter will be laid to rest in Mennonite Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank Dr. Ron Davey, Peters Home Care Workers and especially Kurt and all the staff at Riverview Health Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vital EMC Church Building fund. Arrangements entrusted to: Birchwood Funeral Chapel 150 Penfeld Dr.; Steinbach, MB 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 10, 2004