Deanna Classen Canfield Deanna Classen Canfield (Dee), 65, passed away on August 3rd. Dee was born March 27th, 1954, and was the fifth of six children born to Linda Wiens Classen and Isaac Classen. She is preceded in death by her parents and three of her siblings. As a child, Dee brought joy and happiness to her family. At an early age she committed her life to her Lord, a decision which would influence her lifeeducation, work, whom she would marry and the family she would raise. After completing public education in Wichita, KS, Dee attended Moody Bible Institute and Oak Hills Bible School. Dee went on to be the first in her family to earn a college degree, which she received from Friends University in Wichita. She volunteered at World Impact and was a full-time staff member of Youth for Christ, working with Junior High Clubs. In the fall of 1975, she met Ken Canfield, whom she married on May 28th, 1976. Together they would raise five children, and upon at passing they were blessed to have twelve grandchildren. Dee was known for her kindness, her organization skills, and her love for music and worship. She was a naturally gifted counselor and furthered her education by completing an M.A. in counseling later in life. Dee was very supportive of her husband's work, which led to them living in Vancouver, BC, Manhattan, KS, Kansas City, Los Angeles and finally in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dee enjoyed travel, helping families establish strong marriages and being engaged in Bible studies. Her love for the Bibleparticularly the books of James and Proverbs, and her life verse, Romans 8:28provided strong reference points for living. Dee was always involved in a local church and had rich fellowship with others. Dee is survived by Ken, her husband of 43 years, and the joys of her life, her children: Hannah Mabie, Sarah Heimer, Joel Canfield, Micah Canfield and Rachel Miller, along with her three sons-in-law, Ted Mabie, Justin Heimer, Adam Miller, and daughter-in-law Brigitta Canfield. She found great delight and satisfaction in being Nana to: Noah, Blythe, Grace, Pierce, Rose, Tenley, Flora, Saylor, Urban, Andrews, Ridley, and Royal! Funeral services for Dee will be at Colonial Presbyterian Church in Overland Park, KS, August 17th at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers and to honor Dee the family has established a memorial at Veronica's Voice (a ministry to young women who have been trapped in sex trafficking). Send gifts in her honor to Veronica's Voice, P.O Box 172472, Kansas City, KS 66117, or give on line at www.veronicasvoice.org/donate. Online condolences www.WestfieldChapel.com

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 8, 2019.

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Cindi Davis

August 16, 2019

Dear Ken and entire Canfield family. We are so very sorry for the loss of your precious wife, mother and Nana. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers! Dave and Cindi Davis

August 14, 2019

In my heart she will always be my sister-in-law - feel so very blessed I had that special day with her at Amy's wedding ( her niece ) - I loved her - always proud and blessed to have had her in my life. Bless you Ken - your devotion to her was so touching. You and your family close to my heart and in my prayer.
Pat

Greg and Mary Bell

August 12, 2019

Ken and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Dee was a multi-talented wife, mother and a special worker for the Lord.
We remember the times spent with you in Manhattan, KS, in a care cell type group and caring for the children in the Westview Nurseries.
Sending blessings to you all. Also filled with joy as Dee is lovingly embraced by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What a day that must have been!
Blessings, Greg and Mary Bell

Fred Daniels

August 9, 2019

Brother Ken - You know that we will be praying for your family during this time of passage. Dee is with Jesus; nothing could be better for her. All pain and suffering are over. She has crossed to bridge to eternal life. You, me, and our other disciples are left to build the kingdom while on earth. Dee did her part and we give her to the loving arms of Jesus. I will tell our old high school friends - Mark Jones, Conrad Lawrence, and J. D. Page to be praying for you my friend.

Your partner in the gospel,

Fred Daniels

Jan Batten

August 9, 2019

Well, first of all, my condolences and prayers to the entire Canfield family. Such a loss of such a great woman. I want to share my own memory and tribute to my dear Dee. I met Dee soon after we moved to Kansas City from California. I honestly don't remember if it was first at church (West HIlls) or at Kansas City Christian School. But it didn't take long to know we were going to be friends and "partners in crime", as we lead a musical at the school for our kids-- (Sarah and Chelsea in the same grade). A funny memory was as we were choreographing the "dance" (oops, that's where we went wrong) steps in the musical, and were firmly told, "there will be no dancing in this play. only marching." Dee and I chuckled a lot about that, as we added "hitler-youth style" march steps into the upbeat joyful song about the Lord! (what?! -- do you still hear my scoffing?) Anyway, Dee and I shared a lot about the work of the Holy Spirit in healing, tongues, and supernatural manifestations. We shared parenting helps with each other, lots of laughs, and later as our kids grew up, we gleaned wisdom from talks to both Dee & Ken, even though we had long left KC. The last time I got to see her was on their journey from Pepperdine back "home", and we had a wonderful time fellowshipping once again. Dee, I'm sad you're gone. Even though I didn't talk to you much living so far away, I knew you were there and thought of you often. I will miss you. I know you are dancing & praising before the Lord now....no one saying "march, please." ;0) I'm so grateful to have known you. You had a huge impact in my life, my friend.

August 9, 2019

I am praying for Dee's family at this tough time.

August 9, 2019

Praying for the Canfield family at this difficult time. Love in Jesus, Paul & Pam Pettit Dallas, TX

Paul Cornell

August 9, 2019

Ken, please accept our most heartfelt condolences for the recent loss of your wife, our prayers are with you.
God Bless.
Paul Cornell and the entire American Seniors Association.

Greg Rohloff

August 8, 2019

Ken,
My prayers for God's peace and comfort are with you. And while we know that Deanna has gone to be with God, this path of sorrow is difficult to bear. Know that you are not alone in your grief.

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