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Alan’s Obituary
Obituary for Al (Alan) Herman Klassen April 1, 1943 to March 10, 2025.
Al was born to Herman Albert and Elsie B Klassen at Beaver Flat, Saskatchewan.
Al spent his growing up years on a farm at Herbert, Saskatchewan. He loved working with horses and assisted his dad in breaking horses for neighbours. He became a skilled horseman in barrel racing, and competed in gymkhana events. He attended grade school at the Greenfarm school, and graduated high school in Herbert.
Al accepted Jesus Christ as his personal saviour, and after graduation, he attended Millar Memorial Bible Institute for 2 years.
Al’s interests included: vehicles, bikes, sports (baseball, hockey and golf).
Al was a very talented musician, playing the piano and guitar. He loved jam sessions with his sister Verna, and Uncle Archie.
Al is well known for his quick wit and sense of humour. He stated he was put on this earth to make people laugh at his jokes and puns.
His employment history included: Labourer on the Gardner Dam, operating a caterpillar and scraper during Road Construction, labourer building a church, rig worker, police officer for the City of Edmonton, and labourer in a plastics plant.
He started working for Rainbow Pipeline in Sherwood Park control room in 1980, and shortly after, transferred to the oilfield as a gauger for almost 25 years in the Zama, Rainbow Lake, and Peace River oilfields.
After retirement, he worked in the Grimshaw transfer station, enjoyed being a snow-plow operator for the highways, and heavy equipment operator at the Peace River airport.
Al was predeceased by his baby sister, both mom & dad, 5 brothers in law, and 3 sisters in law.
He leaves to mourn his passing: his beloved wife Marlene, daughter Lori, son Curtis (Angela), grandchild Kahlen (Carson), step grandchildren Brittni, Mason, and great grandchildren June & Waylon.
Stepsons: Robert, Terry (Brenda), Kelly, grandchildren Jason (Sarah), Jessica, Brandon, David (Katlyn), great grandchildren Calvin and Arthur.
Sisters: Verna (Harry) Andres, Myra (Leanard) Zacharias.
Brothers in law Don (Lorane) Taylor, Ken (Fran) Taylor, Tom (Gail) Taylor.
Sisters in law: Joan Doyle, Pat Taylor, Dianne Baskott, Dennice Taylor, and Kathy (Andy) Shriver.
Our families would like to thank the medical staff at the Grande Prairie Cancer Clinic, and the Peace River Hospital for their exceptional care and concern for Al during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, feel free to donate to the Alberta Cancer Foundation
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