Mary Klaassen died peacefully Nov. 14, 2007.

She was born June 17, 1925 in Turnhill, Sask. Mary taught school for 35 years at General Brock and Sir Sanford Fleming in Vancouver.

Upon retirement, she volunteered at care homes, Science World, and the Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy.

Predeceased by 9 brothers; 4 sisters; she is mourned by sisters Helen Dyck and Martha Martens; 4 sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews.

The memorial service was Nov. 24 at Fraserview MB Church, Richmond, B.C.

Eds. Note: The following photo is included to show that Mary comes from Yarrow. She is also on some pictures from the Yarrow MB's 70th Anniversary. She used to sing solos in the Yarrow BC Choir too.