EDWIN DAVID KLIPPENSTEIN

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EDWIN DAVID KLIPPENSTEIN March 24, 1930 - March 5, 2013 After a period of rapid decline, God granted Dad's wish and took him home. He had a difficult few days at the end. His noisy, boisterous family sat around his bed, sharing memories, telling stories, joking and laughing. And then at times we would fall silent, sharing in his struggle. We had music, prayer and scripture from time to time. As he drew his last breath, his face relaxed and broke out into the most beautiful smile. We imagine he was seeing his youngest daughter, Wendy, waiting to meet him on the other side. And then he was gone. We are so happy for him, but he will be missed so much, especially by Maria, his wife, whom he loved so well for 59 wonderful years. He is also survived by his children: Brenda (Elmer) Funk, Albert (Evelyn) Klippenstein, Gerry (Margaret) Klippenstein, Eric (Angela) Klippenstein, Carol (Timothy) Taves, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his youngest daughter Wendy Yousif in 2006. Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Saturday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niverville Chortitzer Mennonite Church with interment at the Hespeler Cemetery in Niverville. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 08, 2013