July 15, 1926 - October 11, 2018
Mary Derksen passed away into
her Lord’s presence on October 11
at Cheam Village, Agassiz, BC after
several years of declining health.
She is survived by sister Sara Hicks,
and brothers Ed Klassen, Hank
(Marjorie) Klassen, Jack (Fran)
Klassen, and many nieces and
nephews. Mary was predeceased
by Jake Derksen in April 2010 - her
husband and “sweetie” of almost
60 years; parents George and Marie
Klassen, sister Rita Neufeld, and
brother-in-law Abe Neufeld, sister
Ann and brother-in-law John Peters,
brother John Klassen and sister-inlaw
Nettie Klassen, brother-in-law
Curtis Hicks, and sister-in-law Marlene Klassen.
Mary was a lover of needlework and cooking as well as being a teacher
of Ceramics. She and Jake enjoyed family reunions, traveling, and
participating in church activities. For some years she also helped in
children’s ministries at Chilliwack Alliance Church.
Special thanks to all the Doctors, nurses, caregivers at Cheam Village for
their special care over almost eight years.
Memorial Service to be held at Henderson’s Funeral Home 45901 Victoria
Ave, Young Road, Chilliwack on Friday October 26 at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Matt
Mordaunt officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alliance Global Advance
Missions Fund at Chilliwack Alliance Church. 8700 Young Road, Chilliwack,
V2P 4P4 …… or charity of your choice.
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