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Larry Klassen Obituary
July 18, 1953 - December 8, 2016
It is with deeply saddened hearts, that after a lengthy illness, we announce the passing of Larry on Thursday, December 8, 2016, peacefully at the age of 63. Beloved son of Gail (Woodstock) and the late Leslie Klassen. Deeply loved by his brother Randy of Sault Ste. Marie (Darlene), sisters Marlene of Winnipeg (Bob), Pauline of Oil Springs (Claxton), and Cathy of CT (Brian). He will be greatly missed by nephews Jeff, James, Trevor, Jason and nieces Amanda (Brian), Johanna (Luc), Jenn (Chad), many family and friends. Larry enjoyed being outdoors and on the lake fishing. In addition to his technical/computer skills, Jasper was a multi-talented musician and song writer. Larry will be cremated and at his request there will be no visitation or funeral service held. There will be a celebration of life at a later date in Toronto.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Klassen
8 Entries
Karen Williams Villanueva
June 24, 2024
I loved listening to and photographing the Wives. From an artistic perspective "Jasper" looked like a Greek sculpture back in the day, which is what I saw through my camera lens even before I knew of his band. His music was considerably less god-like at that time...and I loved it, so passionate and provocative! A letter I wrote him helped inspire a song he wrote "Ready or Not." In any case, I had the opportunity to know him for a while and I was shocked and saddened to learn of his passing, still so relatively young. Had I known earlier in life that he loved fishing, I would have enjoyed going on a trip with him!
I'm sorry you're not here but glad you are no longer in pain or discomfort.
With love and remembrance.
January 20, 2017
Will always have the memories of spending family time with you Larry who I have always loved sharing stories and listening to you play guitar and sing, you will be missed, love from your sister Marlene
Cleave Anderson
January 12, 2017
Larry...or Jasper as I knew him gave me my first experience in the recording studio playing drums on his wonderful songs. Such a passionate writer, player and singer, his energy infectious. He had gone to Nashville for some time but when he came back we reconnected and he was helpful to me through some of my hard times. We did some more gigs and recording. I've been listening to a lot of his music that we made together and am happy to have that as a comforting reminder of my good friend.
Cathy MacMillan
January 9, 2017
Always you were there - to talk to, to laugh with, to cry with, to spend quality time with, to reflect with, to reminisce with, to cherish, to love, TO MISS, to never ever forget, always in my heart - forever - Cathy MacMillan, RIP Larry
December 28, 2016
Holding on to memories of camping, especially Larry catching that Lake trout on our lake, the many concerts with his bands and just helping me out when I needed a big brother. I will carry on what you've taught me and make you as proud of me as I was of you! Love from Pauline
Dee
December 24, 2016
I'm so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jasper. My condolences to his family.
December 24, 2016
Lucky to have spent some time with 'Jasper '. Touring with 'the Wives'. Back in the Day. RIP
December 24, 2016
My big brother, you were greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Until we meet again, Rest In Peace. Love from your baby sister
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