Neufeld, Barney George (1906-1972)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1972 Mar 24 p. 31

Birth date: 2906 May 05

text of obituary:

BARNEY GEORGE NEUFELD

Barney George Neufeld was born on May 5, 1906 in Plum Coulee, Manitoba . At the age of approximately 20 he moved to Saskatoon where for the past 36 years he had practiced as a Swedish masseur. He enjoyed helping people and serving this way . For some years he was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Saskatoon . He mad e a clear commitment to Christ about 10 years ago . In his own devotional time he regularly used Our Daily Bread, which mea nt much to him in recent years. He enjoyed prayer and Bible reading . He passed away after a lengthy -illness on March 5. Surviving are his wife, 'Elizabeth ; on son, Robert of Winnipeg; two daughters, Linda (Mrs. Bob) Wash'ington, Winnipeg , and Catherine (Mrs. Robert) Speiser, of Beechy; and eight grandchildren. He w as predeceased by his first wife, Sarah; a ba-by daughter, Ruth; and two brothers. His friendly smile and cheerful disposition gained him many friends who also mourn his passing. The funeral was conducted at the Central Mennonite Brethren Chu~ch of Sas katoon on March 8 with the pastor, Henry J. Harder, officiating.