Neufeld, Elizabeth (1912-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Jun 9 p. 27

Birth date: 1912 Oct 2

Text of obituary:

ELIZABETH NEUFELD

Elizabeth Neufeld passed away Mar. 28. She was born Oct. 2, 1912 to George and Elizabeth Neufeld in Olgafeld, Russia. At 8, she accepted Christ. In 1926 the family immigrated to Saskatchewan. In 1926 she was baptized in Watrous. In 1946 they moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. She worked in the canning factory and did housekeeping for several families. After retirement, she enjoyed travelling with her sister Agatha. In 1977 they sold their home and moved to Pleasant Manor in Virgil, Ont. She was active in the ladies' sewing circle and a weekly Bible study. In 1996 she suffered a stroke. She loved the Lord, attending church whenever possible even when her walking was reduced to a shuffle. She was always friendly and never complained. In November 1998 she became ill, and in December she moved to Tabor Manor. She was predeceased by 3 brothers and 1 sister. The funeral was in Cornerstone Community Church, Virgil, with Albert Friesen ministering.