Martens, Sarah Neufeld (1914-2007)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Oct p. 31

Birth date: 1914 Apr 22

text of obituary:

SARAH MARTENS

Sarah Martens died peacefully June 22. She was born Apr. 22, 1914 in Arkadak, Russia to Heinrich and Sarah Neufeld. Life became difficult in Russia, so the family decided to immigrate to Canada. They went first to Germany, where the government provided them with food and lodging for 6 months, and then to Canada, arriving in Holmfield, Man. in 1930. Sarah and her sisters worked as maids in the community. They then moved to Winnipeg, where Sarah was baptized upon the confession of her faith at North End MB Church. She attended Winkler Bible School for 2 years. Sarah married Gerhard Martens June 15, 1944. They settled near Lena, Man., where they operated a grain and livestock farm for 32 years. They were active members of Lena MB Church. In 1975, they retired to Morden, Man., where they joined Morden MB Church. Sarah enjoyed gardening, reading, knitting, crocheting, quilting blankets for MCC, and hosting company. She prayed daily for her family and faced challenges bravely. Predeceased by Gerhard in 1998; 2 children in infancy; she is mourned by children Esther (Alfred) Penner, David (Aggie), and Margaret; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 sister; 3 brothers. The celebration of life service was June 27 at Wiebe Funeral Home Chapel, Morden, Man.