PETER (PETE) BERNHARD KLIPPENSTINE

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PETER (PETE) BERNHARD KLIPPENSTINE With sorrow we announce the passing of Peter (Pete) Bernhard Klippenstine on May 8, 2004 at his residence, Fairview Home, Brandon, MB. His courage, strength and optimism throughout his life were an inspiration to his family. His memory will be cherished by his children, Albert (Eleanor), Peter (Brenda), Ernie (LeEllen), Irene (Ben) grandsons, Jody (Megan), Cory (Dee), Kent (Mary Ellen), Richard (Myrna), Ryan, Jeff; and great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Katherine. He is also survived by his brother John. Dad was predeceased by his wife Katie; and by brothers, Bernhard, Frank, Cornie, Henry; and by sisters, Katherine and Mary. Pete was born in Russia on January 8, 1912 and came to Canada with his family in 1924. They settled in Saskatchewan. In 1937, Pete moved to Manitoba, where he met his wife Katie. After their marriage in 1939, they farmed in the Oak Lake area until their retirement to Brandon in 1973. The funeral service will be held at the Grace Mennonite Church, 951-10th St., Brandon, on Thursday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. George Derksen will officiate. Interment will follow in the Brandon Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends and family who wish may make a donation in memory of Pete to CancerCare Manitoba, 109-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. The family would like to thank the Second Floor Nursing Staff at Fairview Nursing Home for their care and kindness during his final days. Expressions of Sympathy may be forwarded to memorieschapel@mts.net Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, Brandon, Manitoba 204-727-0330.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 11, 2004