DAVIDSON – Update: Kristyne (Woodcock) Klassen's biological mother has reached out to SASKATODAY.ca on Feb. 25 saying that even though both fundraisers are calling Pauline and Michael Woodcock her parents, they were in fact her grandparents and the great grandparents of the three boys. Social media posts by Kristyne Klassen's family members say that she was raised by her grandparents and called them "mum and dad."
Original story: A Gofundme fundraiser that started earlier this week by close childhood friends of Kristyne Klassen (nee: Woodcock) from Davidson, has raised $41,252 towards its $50,000 goal as of Feb. 22.
This Gofundme page states, "On Sunday February 18th our dear childhood friend Kristyne (Woodcock) Klassen lost her family and home in a devastating fire. This fire took the lives of her three young children Andrew, William and George as well as both her parents Pauline and Michael Woodcock."
The fundraiser goes on to say, "Our hearts are with Kristyne, Tom and the rest of the family. No parent should have to endure burying their child. There is no measure to the loss and devastation that is having to lay your entire family to rest. We are hoping to alleviate some of the financial burden of the funeral costs through the generosity of others."
There is also a GiveSendGo page set up for donations. It has raised $28,599 towards its $60,000 goal.
It states: On Sunday February 18, 2024 the unimaginable happened to the family of Tom & Kristyne Klassen from the small town of Davidson, Saskatchewan. Tragically, all three of their precious boys Andrew 12, William 7, and George 2 as well as Kristyne’s Mother and Father Pauline and Michael Woodcock perished in a house fire.
"The swings where the children once played, are now silent."
There is also a fundraiser being held through the Davidson Credit Union. Cash donations can be made at the Affinity Credit Union located at 123 Garfield Street in Davidson. Cheques can be made out to Klassen Family Fund and mailed to Affinity Credit Union Davidson Branch, 123 Garfield Street, Davidson, Sask., S0G 1A0 and E-transfers can be sent to klassenfamilyfund2024@gmail.com. If you need more information you can call the Credit Union directly at 306-567-2931.
A & W Davidson is also holding a fundraiser for the Klassen family. Their goal is to reach 500 donations. These donations will be doubled by A & W and given directly to the family. They are located at 343 – 357 Enterprise Ln, Davidson, Sask., S0G 1A0. They are open 24-hours.
Five people died in a house fire in Davidson on Feb. 18. The fatal house fire was non-suspicious, say RCMP.
This story by SASKTODAY.ca was first published on Feb. 22, 2024, and updated on Feb. 25.
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