Editing Peters, Anna Epp (1914-2007)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Jan p. 30

Birth date: 1914 Jul 21

text of obituary:

nna Peters died Nov. 18,
2007.Shewas bornJuly21,
1914 in Gruenfeld, Siberia
to Peter and Margaretha
Epp. Anna's family
immigrated to Canada
in 1929. She married
Henry H. Neufeld in 1939, and they farmed in
Countess, Alta. until moving to Manitoba. The
family relocated to Abbotsford, B.C. in 1945,
where Anna carried the responsibilities of
operating a small farm while Henry immerse ~
himself in church work. They ministered ih
congregations in Vancouver and Chilliwack
until Henry's death in 1967. Anna married
George Peters in 1973. They enjoyed travel-
ling and being involved in the Golden Age
Society. Anna served as a foster parent, Bibl1e
school cook, activity director, hospital worker,
and MCC volunteer. She will be remembere8
for her graciousness, gentleness, hospital-
ity, feistiness, and humour. Predeceased 9Y
husband George in 1996, husband Henry; she
is mourned by children Mary (Henry) Loewen,
Nita (Rudy) Oyck, Elnora (Henry) Marten ~ ,
Ruth (Bill) Smolyn, Walt (Linda) Neufeld, Elai ne
(Charlie) Thiessen; 18 grandchildren, 19 great-
grandchildren; 1 brother; stepchildren Elean<i>r
(Vic) Froese, Margaret (Gerry) Reinhardt,
Arnie (Ruth) Peters and their families. The
funeral was Nov. 23 at Bakerview MB Church,
Abbotsford, B.C.

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