Louise Quiring

Louise Klassen Quiring died Nov. 28, 2008. She was born Sept. 6, 1913 in Gnadenheim, Russia to Hermann and Katerina Klassen. The family immigrated to Manitoba in 1929. Louise worked as a maid in Winnipeg and was baptized there, joining North End MB and, later, North Kildonan MB churches. In 1935, the family moved to B.C., and she worked in Vancouver. Louise married John Quiring in 1940. They were active members of Vancouver MB, Fraserview MB, and Killarney Park MB churches. Louise loved people and enjoyed creating a home for her family, visiting, and entertaining. Her strong faith and constant prayers were an example to many. Louise is mourned by children Jeanette (Joseph) Jones, Frances (Gerald) Friesen, Don, Dan (Monique); 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 sister. The memorial service was Dec. 4 at Fraserview MB Church, Richmond, B.C.

• Birth: September 9, 1913
• Birthplace:
  Gnadenheim, Russia
• Death: November 28, 2008

• Parents:
  Hermann and Katerina Klassen
• Married:
  John Quiring, 1940
• Family:
  Children Jeanette (Joseph) Jones, Frances (Gerald) Friesen, Don, Dan (Monique); 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren
• Baptism:
  North End MB Church, Winnipeg