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Neufeld, Peter (1914-1972)

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<center><h3>PETER NEUFELD</h3></center>
  
<center><h3>PETER NEUFELD</h3></center>
   
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Peter Neufeld of Fort St. John, B.C., elde'sr1: 'son o'f p.eter and Anna Neu,feld,
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Peter Neufeld of Fort St. John, B.C., eldest son of Peter and Anna Neufeld,
 
was born in Sagradowka, Russia, in 1914.
  
was born in Sagradowka, Russia, in 1914.
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His fa'lllily came to' Canada in 1925 and
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His famly came to Canada in 1925 and
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settl,ad on a farm in Grassy Lake, Alta.
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settled on a farm in Grassy Lake, Alta.
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His education 'included ,BIble School
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His education included Bible School
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tra'ining in Hepburn and Coalda'le., and lit
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training in Hepburn and Coaldale., and it
 
was during this time that he surrendered
  
was during this time that he surrendered
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himself to Ch'rist. .
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himself to Christ.
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In 1937 he was married to Jessie Dueck
  
In 1937 he was married to Jessie Dueck
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of W.innipeg. Their home was bless,ed with
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of Winnipeg. Their home was blessed with
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three chos·en children, a son, ,and two
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three chosen children, a son, and two
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daughters. He operMe,d a garage in Grassy
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daughters. He operated a garage in Grassy
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Lake unt'il 1960, after which the family
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Lake until 1960, after which the family
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moved toFt. St. John.
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moved to Ft. St. John.
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At an early age Peter displayed a keen
  
At an early age Peter displayed a keen
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interest in meohanics, an ability which
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interest in mechanics, an ability which
 
enabled him to solve many problems for
  
enabled him to solve many problems for
 
people throughout his life. Although he
  
people throughout his life. Although he
 
was a quiet person, he enjoyed helping
  
was a quiet person, he enjoyed helping
 
others.
  
others.
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He wen~to the Fraser Valley last year
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to seek help for his failingheahh, but he
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He went to the Fraser Valley last year
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died 'in De'cember of cancecFunera,1
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to seek help for his failing heahh, but he
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services were held ,in the Bakerview MB
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died in December of cancer. Funeral
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services were held in the Bakerview MB
 
Church on December 18, with Rev. J. H. Quiring officiating.
  
Church on December 18, with Rev. J. H. Quiring officiating.
   
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He leaves to morun his wife Jessie, one son, two daughters,
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He leaves to mourn his wife Jessie, one son, two daughters,
 
6 grandchildren, his mother, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
  
6 grandchildren, his mother, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
   

Latest revision as of 13:54, 14 December 2016

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1973 Mar 09 p.31

Birth date: 1914 Jan 21

text of obituary:

PETER NEUFELD

Peter Neufeld of Fort St. John, B.C., eldest son of Peter and Anna Neufeld, was born in Sagradowka, Russia, in 1914. His famly came to Canada in 1925 and settled on a farm in Grassy Lake, Alta. His education included Bible School training in Hepburn and Coaldale., and it was during this time that he surrendered himself to Christ.

In 1937 he was married to Jessie Dueck of Winnipeg. Their home was blessed with three chosen children, a son, and two daughters. He operated a garage in Grassy Lake until 1960, after which the family moved to Ft. St. John.

At an early age Peter displayed a keen interest in mechanics, an ability which enabled him to solve many problems for people throughout his life. Although he was a quiet person, he enjoyed helping others.

He went to the Fraser Valley last year to seek help for his failing heahh, but he died in December of cancer. Funeral services were held in the Bakerview MB Church on December 18, with Rev. J. H. Quiring officiating.

He leaves to mourn his wife Jessie, one son, two daughters, 6 grandchildren, his mother, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

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