Neufeld, Anna Boldt (1886-1973)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1973 Apr 06 p. 31

Birth date: 1886 Dec 16

text of obituary:

ANNA NEUFELD

Anna Neufeld was born on Dec. 16, 1886, in Sagradowka, Russia, the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Peter Boldt, She was married to Peter Neufeld on Nov. 14, 1912, While residing in Russia, their home was blessed with six children, two of whom died in infancy.

They left Russia in 1925, during the Revolution and settled on a farm in Grassy Lake, Alberta , Three more boys were born to them during their early years on the farm. The Neufelds were instrumental in starting the Mennonite Brethren Church in the new settlement at Grassy Lake. They remained very active in the church and the community until their retirement to Dawson Creek in 1960.

Anna was predeceased by her husband in 1964, a grandson, Don Hendricks, in 1968, and her eldest son, Peter Neufeld, in 1972, The eight years following her husband's death were spent in the care of her daughter. Mrs, Anne Krueger and her family, of Dawson Creek, B,C. She suffered a stroke, and went to be with the Lord on Feb. 18, 1973,

She is survived by four sons, two daughters, 22 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

The funeral service was held on Feb. 2 in the Dawson Creek MB Church, with Alvin Penner, pastor, in charge.