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died Aug. 22 at age 97.
died Aug. 22 at age 97.
He was born Nov. 10,
He was born Nov. 10,
1908 in Waldheim, Rus -
1908 in Waldheim, Russia to Isaak and Anna
sia to Isaak and Anna
Neufeld. He attended
Neufeld. He attended
the village school un-
the village school until the revolution. His
til the revolution. His
schooling was interrupted again and again as his parents moved
schooling was inter-
Margaret Enns died
Sept. 22. She was born
May6,1926inCoaldale,
Alta. to John and Kath - John (Elma); aunt Katherine Warkentin; nieces
erine Enn s. She had and nephews.
the distinction of be-
rupted again and again as his parents moved
from place to place. William's family immigrated
from place to place. William's family immigrated
to Canada in 1926. At 7, William made a com-
to Canada in 1926. At 7, William made a commitment to Jesus at an evangelistic meeting in
ing the first Mennonite
Winnipeg, he recommitted his life to God and  
child born in the town.
was baptized. He married Hildegard Neufeld  
Margaret gave her
in 1941. William became a teacher and taught  
heart to Jesus at an early age. later she expe-
at Mennonite Educational Institute, Clearbrook,  
mitment to Jesus at an evangelistic meeting. In rienced renewal and was baptized, joining the
B.C., for 13 years. In 1959, he was ordained as a  
Winnipeg, he recommitted his life to God and Coaldale MB Church. Margaret enjoyed studying
minister and became pastor of South Abbotsford (B.C.) MB Church. In 1966, he moved back  
was baptized. He married Hildegard Neufeld at Coaldale Bible School, Winnipeg Bible College,
to Winnipeg and pastored at North Kildonan MB  
in 1941. William became a teacher and taught and the University of Alberta. She spent 20 years
Church. After retirement at age 70, he kept busy  
at Mennonite Educational Institute, Clearbrook, in India, teaching at a British boarding school
preaching, travelling, and writing books. He enjoyed visits from his children, grandchildren, and  
B.C., for 13 years. In 1959, he was ordained as a and Shamshabad MB Bible School. She loved
great-grandchildren. Predeceased by Hildegard;  
Arnold Schroeder'" Doreen Schroeder
1 great-grandson; he is mourned by children Ingrid, Karin (Herb Suderman), Wili (Jack Bass), and
minister and became pastor of South Abbots- and appreciated the Indian people. Margaret's Arnold Schroeder, 75, and his wife Doreen (Sie-
Gerald (Ellen); 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. The celebration of life service was Aug. 24 at North Kildonan MB Church.
ford (B .C.) MB Church. In 1966, he moved back last years were difficult due to her battle with mens) Schroeder, 71, of Winnipeg died Aug. 20
to Winnipeg and pastored at North Kildonan MB Alzheimer's disease, but God remained faithful. in an accident on u.s . Highway 51 while travel-
Church. After retirement at age 70, he kept busy Predeceased by 6 sisters; 4 brothers; 1 nephew; 1 ling to a Christian conference in Green Bay, Wis-
preaching, travelling, and writing books. He en - niece; 1 great-nephew; she is mourned by sister consin . They are mourned by their children Orla
joyed visits from his children, grandchildren, and Susie; sisters-in-law Mary Schmidt and Margaret (David) Nicholas, Russ (Carol), Stuart (Betsy),
great-grandchildren. Predeceased by Hildegard; Enns; nieces and nephews. The funeral was held and Jon; 8 grandchildren. The memorial service
1 great-grandson; he is mourned by children In
grid, Karin (Herb Suderman), Wili (Jack Bass), and
grandchildren Mark, Paul, Michael, and Brian; 2 Gerald (Ellen); 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grand-
sisters; 4 brothers; 15 nieces and nephews. The children. The celebration of life service was Aug.
memorial service was Sept. 26 at Bakerview MB 24 at North Kildonan MB Church.


[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]

Latest revision as of 15:23, 1 April 2024

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Nov 3 p. 27

Birth date: 1908 Nov 10

text of obituary:

WILLIAM ISAAK NEUFELD

William Isaak Neufeld died Aug. 22 at age 97. He was born Nov. 10, 1908 in Waldheim, Russia to Isaak and Anna Neufeld. He attended the village school until the revolution. His schooling was interrupted again and again as his parents moved from place to place. William's family immigrated to Canada in 1926. At 7, William made a commitment to Jesus at an evangelistic meeting in Winnipeg, he recommitted his life to God and was baptized. He married Hildegard Neufeld in 1941. William became a teacher and taught at Mennonite Educational Institute, Clearbrook, B.C., for 13 years. In 1959, he was ordained as a minister and became pastor of South Abbotsford (B.C.) MB Church. In 1966, he moved back to Winnipeg and pastored at North Kildonan MB Church. After retirement at age 70, he kept busy preaching, travelling, and writing books. He enjoyed visits from his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by Hildegard; 1 great-grandson; he is mourned by children Ingrid, Karin (Herb Suderman), Wili (Jack Bass), and Gerald (Ellen); 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. The celebration of life service was Aug. 24 at North Kildonan MB Church.

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