Harold Klassen

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Harold (Harry) Klassen, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, son, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Harry passed away at home peacefully with his wife and family members by his side on December 30, 2022. He was 82 years old.

He was born in Morris, Manitoba to Peter and Anne Klassen. He was the youngest brother to Abe, Elsie, Edna, Gerry and Andy, (all predeceased) and the older brother to his sister Sharon.

In 1961 Harry met Mary Bergen and shortly after they were married. In that following year they moved back to Kelowna with their new born son David.

Those early years were hard, but Harry managed alongside his wife to raise a family of five, now including Wayne and Gary. He took on mechanics apprenticeship through Chapmans and traveled back and forth to Vancouver where he studied to become a heavy-duty mechanic at BCIT. He would become a master mechanic after 30 + years and worked with companies like Kelowna motors, Chapmans and Motorways.

Harry would remarry in 1990 to Lindine Sinclair and would retire from the grease and grime of mechanics into a new career with Gallagher's Canyon Golf Course until his retirement in 2008. Together they RV’ed around the US and Canada, spending their time with their Arizona friends, engaging in many social activities. Together, they were active and engaging contributors to their large blended family, and were huge fans and supporters of their grandchildren’s endeavours.

Harry is survived and mourned by his wife Lindine, sister Sharon (Larry), sons; David (Rushia), Wayne, Gary, grandsons Jordan, Adam (Ana), Caleb (Stephanie), Marek (Lindsay), Daniel, grand daughters; Hannah, Carolyn (Oliver), Abigael, Linda and great grandchildren; Brontë, Dominic, Harper and Kingston.

Harry also had a large extended family with his wife Lindine, stepdaughter Wanda(Peter) and grandfather to; Chris(Karolie), Doug(Dana), Nicole(Joel) and great grandchildren; Caleb, Colby, Kenzie, Austin, Avlyn and Julian.

A celebration of Harry's life will be at a later time. If you'd like to honor his legacy, please make a donation to the Kelowna Cancer Clinic (www.bccancerfoundation.com) in Harry's name.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com for the Klassen family.