Elizabeth S. Klassen

Elizabeth S. Klassen, 79, Liberal, KS, died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, KS. She was born April 23, 1931 at Meade, KS, the daughter of John H. & Sara Reimer Doerksen. She attended school at Meade. On October 25, 1964, she married Raymond D. Klassen at Meade, KS, he preceded her in death. Elizabeth and her family came to Liberal in 1969, and was very involved in volunteer work for the church, El Cetera Shop, Coronada Museumand many other organizations. She was a member of the Emmanuel Mennonite Church, Mead, KS. She is survived by two sons, John Klassen and wife Anna, Liberal, KS;Dr. Walter Klassen and wife Susy, Woodward, OK; one daughter,Martha Walker, Augusta, KS; one brother, Pete Doerksen and wife Lydia, Meade, KS; four sisters, Lena Doerksen, Dodge City, KS;Sarah Peters and husband Jonie, Reedley, CA; Alma Freisen and husband Ray, Edmond, OK; Anna Freisen and husband Alvin, Hesston, KS;nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral service will conducted 10:00 A.M. Thursday at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church, in Meade, KS, with Rev. Rusty Callahan presiding. Interment will be in the Emmanuel Mennonite Cemetery. Friends may call at the Miller Mortuary 9 A.M.-8 P.M. Tuesday and Wednesday. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Elizabeth S. Klassen please visit our Sympathy Store.