Alvin Manly Leon Klass, 90, of Canby, passed away June 2, 2022, from complications of diabetes and congestive heart failure. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children, Gregory, Daniel (Iman), Kayla (David) and Leah (Keith); grandchildren, Kamen Klass, Marli Klass, Lila Reich, Leila Klass and
Anisa Klass; great-granddaughter, Kyrie Klass; and nieces and nephews, Dana Schull (Dave), Mikel Lomsky (Amy) and Lee Vogt. He was preceded in death by his son, Bradley; and sister, Rhoda Lomsky.
Alvin was born Nov. 12, 1931, to Joe and Rose Klass in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. After Alvin graduated from high school the family moved to Portland. He received his Certificate of Naturalization while serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Alvin studied at Portland State University and received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Oregon Medical School, now OHSU, in 1963. He interned at Los Angeles County Harbor General Hospital, completed his residency in ophthalmology at OHSU, and entered private practice in Northwest Portland in 1968. In 1989 he closed his practice to become the administrator of the Teamsters Medical Center, retiring in 1999.
In 1978, Alvin’s sister introduced him to Nancy. Alvin and Nancy were married 44 years.
Alvin was active in the Washington County Master Gardener Program for many years receiving the Master Gardener of the Year award twice for volunteer services.
After retiring Alvin volunteered with the Clackamas County Money Management Program and the Lan Su Chinese Garden. Alvin enjoyed reading, music, opera, traveling and cooking.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In memory of Alvin, the family suggests a donation be made to the Lan Su Chinese Garden or a garden of your choice.