Neufeld, William Isaak (1908-2006)

"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, Rus - sia to Isaak and Anna Neufeld. He attended the village school un- til the revolution. His 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 to Canada in 1926. At 7, William made a com- ing the first Mennonite child born in the town. Margaret gave her heart to Jesus at an early age. later she expe- mitment to Jesus at an evangelistic meeting. In rienced renewal and was baptized, joining the Winnipeg, he recommitted his life to God and Coaldale MB Church. Margaret enjoyed studying was baptized. He married Hildegard Neufeld at Coaldale Bible School, Winnipeg Bible College, in 1941. William became a teacher and taught and the University of Alberta. She spent 20 years at Mennonite Educational Institute, Clearbrook, in India, teaching at a British boarding school B.C., for 13 years. In 1959, he was ordained as a and Shamshabad MB Bible School. She loved Arnold Schroeder'" Doreen Schroeder minister and became pastor of South Abbots- and appreciated the Indian people. Margaret's Arnold Schroeder, 75, and his wife Doreen (Sie- 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.