Leah Carol Klassen, 73, of Grayling, MI, passed away on Thu, May 29, 2014.
Leah was born in Corry, PA on Jan 3, 1941, daughter of the late Margaret Elizabeth (Crowell) and Lyle Blakeslee.
Leah married Frank Klassen on July 30, 1962 in Corry, PA. She was a Registered Nurse. Leah lived and walked her faith on a daily basis and faithfully served alongside her husband Frank in lifelong ministry together. She was a member of Grayling Free Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband Frank of 51 years; daughters, Carla Sue Gardner of Grayling, MI and Kelly Lynn Klassen of Eaton Rapids, MI; grandson, Timothy (Christina) Gardner and great granddaughter Leah Elizabeth of Grayling; sisters, Laura (Tom) Shuttlesworth of FL and Beth (Paul) Klassen of Alger; brother in law, Gary Klassen of Gladwin and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; infant son Frank John Klassen, Jr.; daughter, Rhonda Kay Klassen and sister, Lenore Klassen.
Visitation was held at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home on Mon, Jun 2, 2014 from 3-8pm and Tue, Jun 3, 2014 between 12-3pm at Grayling Free Methodist Church. Celebration of Eternal Life will be at 3pm at Grayling Free Methodist church with Pastor Robert Marshall officiating.
Interment will be at Butman Township Cemetery in Gladwin.