John Klassen

Johnny (John) Klassen

Swift Current, Saskatchewan

John passed away peacefully at the age of 71 on June 18, 2023 after a short battle with Cancer while residing at Clover House in Swift Current.  No funeral services will be held as per his request however a memorial come and go coffee will be held on July 2, 2023 at East Side Church of God.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Dianna (Covey) Klassen; Sons: Stephen Klassen (Catherine Habiak), and Charles Klassen; Daughter Rebecca (Klassen) Godinez; Grandchildren: Cade Klassen (Tara Marshall), Sierra Klassen, Alexandra Pirzek, Jennifer Klassen, Samuel Klassen, Erik Pirzek, Kaylee Klassen, and Maxwell Godinez; Great Grandchildren: Piper Klassen and Amara Klassen; Brothers: Peter (Sandra) Klassen, Ron (Theresa) Klassen, and Henry (Kendra) Klassen; Sisters: Mary (Lyle) Eirich, Norma Klassen, Ruth (Doug) Wong, Betty (Dave) Fehr, Trudy Klassen, and Terah Looman.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Annie (Giesbrecht) Klassen and Son in law, Candelario “Ray” Godinez.

John was born September 4, 1951 at the Swift Current Union Hospital.  He attended school at Schoenfeld, Wymark and finished at the Swift Current Comprehensive High School.  It was here where he met his future wife Dianna.  They were married shortly after on October 3, 1970 at the Alliance Church in Swift Current.

John, following in his father’s footsteps, began his professional career as an auto body mechanic.  He worked in numerous repair shops in southwest Saskatchewan and Alberta and even tried his hand as a business owner after taking over his father’s shop for a few years.  After suffering an injury to his back he was forced to change his career path and for the last 20 years he drove a school bus, starting with First Bus and then for the Chinook School Division.

During his younger years, John enjoyed numerous activities such as hunting, fishing and camping.  He loved to play and watch sports, especially hockey and golf.  Later in life he developed passions of which he would become best known for.  He loved his video games.  His favourites were Pokemon and Harvest Moon.  He owned almost every game and console and played them diligently.  He also loved trains.  He was fascinated with steam locomotives and owned numerous train sets.  It was from this passion where he derived his signature hat which he wore every day driving school bus and throughout town.

John was diagnosed with Cancer in early May and his downward spiral began shortly after.  His family sends a special thank you to Dr. Flora and Dr. Little and the staff of the Swift Current Hospital and Clover House, Pete and Sandra Klassen, Betty and Dave Fehr, and Henry and Kendra Klassen for all their assistance, Harold Geisbrecht for his dedication to John during his final weeks, and Cathy Habiak for her patience and dedication to both John and Dianna.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Warren's Funeral Home.  For further information please call 1-306-773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606, or visit our website at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members on the tribute wall.

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