Rebecca Kleindl's passion was her family and her faith. She served as pastor's wife, church pianist and homeschool teacher throughout her life. Over the last decade, Rebecca had the honor of becoming a grandma 7 times and loved her grandkids more than anything. Rebecca never forgot a birthday and always made a point to send special things to her kids - no matter how far away they were - to make sure a little piece of home was always near.
Rebecca is survived by her five children: Joshua Kleindl (Mandi), Sarah Friesen (Georg), Hannah Muller (John), Nathan Kleindl (Brooke), and Michael Kleindl. Seven grandchildren: Liam, Adeline, Skylar, Finley, Yuri, Lydia, Levi and more on the way. Rebecca is preceded in death by her husband Paul Kleindl, her mother Alice May Jones, her father Heber Alton Jones, her sister Minnie Crimm, her sister Shelby Jeanne Jones, her brother Heber Alton Jones Jr., and her brother Jesse David Jones.
Joshua
Mama, I remember the countless hours you spent teaching me, talking to me and loving me. No matter the circumstance, you were always there. I watched you weather so many different life events with a resolute steadfastness that inspired me to do the same. I will always love you mama and I am so happy my children had the opportunity to know you, even for just a short time.
Sarah
Mama thank you for doing the best you could with the little you had. You loved me, Georg, and my kids throughout the years, in different countries, and in all the various stages. You were my advocate growing up, my example transitioning into marriage, and now my aspiration in growing into motherhood. In every aspect of your life and character, Jesus was on display for me especially these last couple of years as I watched you suffer with grace and dignity; your eyes always fixed on Jesus. You never stopped learning and listening. I watched you enter into His presence and see His face for the first time. The Father you knew, loved, and served since the time He called you and you received Him. It was not a coincidence that you and I were together again these last few months - your suffering changed me and has refined me. I will never forget your strength and beauty - a true Biblical example of the heart of a woman, wife, and homemaker. I love you.
Hannah
Mama, you were the picture of grace, humility, love, kindness, compassion and beauty. You never hesitated when it came to helping those in need and extended yourself beyond measure to ensure those around you were taken care of and loved. You carried yourself with so much dignity - even in the midst of immeasurable suffering. Through it all, I never once doubted your love for Jesus CHrist and the depth of trust you placed in Him. Thank you for being the best mama. Thank you for being my best friend. Thank you for being the best grandma. Thank you for loving me and thank you for showing me Jesus. I will never stop missing you. I will never stop wishing for just one more conversation, one more hug, one more text or one more time of fellowship. I know you are with Jesus, I know you are with Papa and I know you are in a perfect peace. I love you Mama always and forever.
Nathan
Mama I am thankful that you no longer have to suffer. I am going to miss having you in my life, you were always just a phone call away, waiting to share in my joy, ready to pray for me or my friends, willing to give me advice on how to overcome the latest obstacle in life, or to reminisce on stories of my wonderful childhood. Thank you for sacrificing day after day to teach me academics and to make memories that I will forever cherish. From bike riding, to nature walks, at-home science experiments, reading book after book together, Bible Quiz memorization, trying to teach me the piano, and even the long hours we spent trying to accomplish the day's math lesson. You spent so much time pouring into me, shaping me into who I am today. I am so grateful that the Lord allowed you to be here for my wedding, so you could see me marry the woman of my dreams. I wish you could be here to hold my future children and show them the same love you gave to me. I love you mama and will forever cherish the time I was given with you.
Michael
Mama, aside from being the greatest teacher I have ever had the experience of studying under, you were the most loving and caring mama. You were always my advocate when I was traversing this thing called life, as I still am. The countless hours you spent taking me to the gym, buying me the extra food you thought I needed but could not always afford, and reading to me even longer to make sure I was meeting my high school requirements. You were sweet and kind and I am only sad because of all the life I wish you were here for. Rest well my sweet mama, I love you forever.
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