Marie Francoise (Rivard) Klassen, born on August 1, 1936, passed away on October 10, 2026. Marie Francoise leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Pete Rivard and Elizabeth Riviere-Rivard; her brother Jean Rivard; her siblings-in-law, Blaine Love and Florence Rivard; and her former husband Tom McKinnon.
She is survived by: her husband Jack; her daughter Terry-Lee Beaudry (Glenn); her stepchildren, Carla King (Bruce), Aaron Klassen (Rhonda) and Stuart Klassen; her grandchildren, Brett (Adrianna), Breezy (Elyas), Brandon (Trisha), Christine (Michael), Tanner, Kelsey, Raeleen, Kassie and Chase; her great grandchildren, Taya, Jonel, Louie and Henri; and her siblings, Roger Rivard (Judy), Jerry Rivard, Florence Koch (Don), Doreen Love and Marilyn Marcenko.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Springfield Funeral Home (2020 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Y5V8).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Look Good Feel Better Program at Kelowna’s Southern Interior Cancer Lodge in honour of Fran Klassen’s unwavering commitment to the wellness and dignity of cancer patients (http://www.cancer.ca).
In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to the Look Good Feel Better Program at Kelowna's Southern Interior Cancer Lodge in honour of Fran Klassen's unwavering commitment to the wellness and dignity of cancer patients ( http://www.cancer.ca ).
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