Adelina Klippenstein

August 18, 1922 – July 27, 2023

God made the appointment. Mom showed up. July 27, Thursday evening, it was a glorious home-going and we’re sure the words, “Well done, faithful servant,” were uttered, with joy, just after a big hug with Jesus!

And what gentle care, all day Thursday, from Villa Pascal folk! For almost two years the Villa has been Mom’s home and she was so well loved.

Adelina (Dick) Klippenstein was born almost 101 years ago in what has been both Russia and Ukraine depending on shifting borders. At the age of two, Adelina escaped to Canada with her parents and big brother right in the middle of one of those violent shifts. Phew! We, her children, are grateful!

Mom grew up in Glenbush, attended Normal School in Battleford, taught children taller than her at the Carrollton School District, and, faithful sister that she was, changed career to help pay for her brother’s medical degree by working at Massey Harris in Saskatoon.

After that, love, marriage, and baby carriages spanned across Hepburn, Paynton, Glenbush, Rabbit Lake, Glaslyn, North Battleford, Maymont…

No, they were not fugitives. Peter Klippenstein, adventurer, farmer, teacher, dragged us all over the province. Mom faithfully followed and, now, is finally getting rest.

It’s all about Mom, so:

Master gardener

Superb seamstress

Brilliant artist

Intricate baker

Skilled cook

Faithful friend

Exceptional daughter-in-law

Selfless mom

Resilient wife

Lovely neighbour

Gracious hostess

Everyone’s favorite teacher

And perfect grandma

 

And she would have been a great housekeeper but random children and grandchildren pretty much undermined every good intention.

What might be deemed either her best attribute or her greatest flaw is that she was the nicest person in the world. We deserved so many spankings we never got.

Once all children were diaper free Mom resumed teaching, two grades, most subjects. No time to dust! Her last school was the Heritage Christian School in North Battleford.

Dad and Mom didn’t skip a beat, resuming full-time farming after classroom doors closed.

But no, Mom didn’t just send Dad off to the farm with coffee and lunch. She hosted Bible studies, organized Christian Women’s Clubs, taught Sunday school, managed the Gideons Ladies Auxiliary, did alterations for Grobmans and Craig’s department stores. And right when she thought she might grab a nap or clean the house, grandchildren would land like tornadoes.

Also, into her eighties, Mom cross country skied daily. And you expect her to keep a perfect house?

Finally she’s got a beautifully appointed home, in heaven. We promise not to mess it up when we get there, Mom.

And there have to be lists:

Children who got left behind, Les Klippenstein, Kathy (Dean) Covert, Don (Daisy) Klippenstein, Keith (Cheryl) Klippenstein

Grandchildren who miss her, Kyle (Chrissy) Klippenstein, Deanna Covert, Adrian Klippenstein, Anna (Moses) Yu, Jalissa Klippenstein, Rodney Klippenstein.

Grandson Eric Klippenstein met his Grandma in heaven – probably with ball in hand, ready to play catch. No doubt husband Peter would be tagging right along.

Great-Grandchildren who adored her, Drayton Klippenstein, Emma Klippenstein, Aiden Klippenstein, Kayden Klippenstein, Parker Klippenstein

Adelina continued to claim and love Christine LaRochelle, Samantha Warren, and Lisa Whitt.

Wayne was like a son, Suyi and Ben were like grandchildren, Elena, Isaac, and Esther think she really is their great grandma.

Sister Eleanor (Dennis) and in-laws, Irene, Marie, Hertha and Paul – are not sure they appreciate being left behind.

There! Is that it?

Nope! The Celebration of Life:

Friday, August 25, 1:30 p.m. at the Territorial Drive Alliance Church in North Battleford; for those unable to attend the service, it will be live streamed through Territorial Drive Alliance Church Facebook page or on YouTube.

Memorial Donations to ShareWord Global Canada (Gideons) PO Box 3619 Guelph, ON N1H 7A2

Now we’re done.

Mom, aren’t you glad there are no lists and no dust in heaven?

• Date : 2023-08-23
• Location : North Battleford, SK