John Klassen

1936 - 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Klassen on May 31, 2022, surrounded by his family at home. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Anne, his daughters Tanya (Ben), Corrie, and Trisha (Ryan), and his grandchildren Jordanna, Eli, Nyla and Nolana. He will be greatly missed by his siblings Ben (Russella), Herald (Maureen), Gerald, Lesa (John), and Norman (Kit), along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother William.

John was born on a farm near Hague, Saskatchewan to John and Sarah Klassen, the eldest child in the family. He began working in the trucking industry at a young age, putting many miles on the road from Alaska to Ontario before moving to Vancouver. It was there he married Anne and had two daughters before moving to Grande Prairie in 1978. They welcomed their youngest daughter there, and then moved to Kamloops in 1985. After his retirement, John still loved to drive, especially traveling to see his beloved grandchildren who gave him so much joy.

John was known for his warm smile and kind nature to all he encountered throughout his years. From extended family to friends, and those he just met, John would take the time to listen and leave you with a smile on your face. He found joy in spreading the gospel across Canada to those in the trucking community by volunteering through Transport for Christ. His love of God was apparent in how he lived his life and in how he treated others.

A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Friday, June 17th at the Kamloops Alliance Church.