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, 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 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.