CHRISTINE

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CHRISTINE KLASSEN
(nee SPEIDEL) Peacefully on Saturday June 5, 2004 Christine (Chrissy) Klassen of Victoria, BC, at the age of 82, passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital with her daughter, son and son-in-law by her side. Born in Winnipeg, Chrissy married Frank Klassen of Fannystelle, MB in 1942 and farmed there during the summer months while living in Winnipeg until 1973. Chrissy was a longtime employee and manager with Quintons Dry Cleaners before moving to Victoria with her husband in 1979. In Victoria, Chrissy managed the Oak Bay Qualicare Cleaners until retiring in 1986. Chrissy was predeceased by her parents, John and Katherine Speidel (nee Monk) of Winnipeg and brother Henry Spiedel of Lacombe, AB. She is survived by her husband Frank of Victoria; daughter Helene and son-in-law Ken Core of Qualicum Beach, BC; son Frank of White Rock, BC; granddaughter Pamela; and great-grandchildren, Jordan, Shelby, Bryne and Skylar of Edmonton; her brothers, John, Walter and Wilhelm Speidel of Winnipeg; cousin Elanor Madden of Victoria; and numerous nieces and nephews. To the end Chrissy displayed enormous strength and courage in facing the many challenges and adversities in her life. To her friends she will be remembered for her generosity, friendliness and openness and the incredible dinners and baking she provided. To her family she will be remembered for her endless love and devotion. She will be remembered in our hearts forever. A private service was held on June 8. Remembrances if desired may be directed to "Elder Care Foundation - Aberdeen" - with a notation in memory of Christine Klassen - 1405 Hillside Ave., Victoria BC V8T 2B7.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 16, 2004