Obituary of Jacob D. Klassen

Jacob (Jack) Klassen age 75 years of Morris and formerly of Lowe Farm passed away October 4th, peacefully at his home in Morris, Manitoba.

He is survived by:

his wife Eileen (nee Fitzpatrick),

daughter: Lori (David) Heinrichs and her children: Patrick (Susie), Lindsey (Ron), Victoria (Travis) great grandchildren: Makyla, Taleah, Scott, Carson, Madison, Sydney and Lincoln,

daughter: Judy (Greg) Hunter and their children: Matthew, Kayla (Josh), great grandchildren: Nina and Jacob,

son: Lawrence and his children: Tyler, Andy (Ashley) and great grandchild Jutiper,

one sister: Shirley (Harry),

one brother: Larry (Barb) and their families.

Jack was predeceased by his parents Erdman and Mary Klassen.

Jack worked in heavey construction for 58 years-the majority of which was in his beloved backhoe.  He even went to the Antarctica to help build a runway.  In his retirement Jack was known to disassemble, redesign and reassemble anything.

A private graveside celebration of life service will be held at the Lowe Farm Cemetery.

Public viewing will be held Tuesday, October 9th, at Morris Funeral Home from 12pm to 9pm.

The family wish to thank all the Dr’s, specialists, drivers, our Morris Paramedics and RCMP for their support and caring touch.

Donations in Jack’s memory may be made to CancerCare Manitoba.