Neufeld, Jacob John (1914-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Mar 31 p.27

Birth date: 1914 Aug 31

Text of obituary:

JACOB JOHN NEUFELD

Jacob John Neufeld of Saskatoon passed away Feb. 13. He was born Aug. 31, 1914 to Johann and Helena Neufeld in Ekaterinaslav, Russia. In 1923 the family immigrated to Canada. His father died 3 years later, leaving 3 young children and 1 on the way. As a teen, Jacob worked on various farms in Saskatchewan to help support the family. In 1932 he was baptized and joined Hepburn (Sask.) MB Church. During the 30s, he attended Hepburn Bible School for 4 years. In September 1939 he married Susie Berg. They farmed for 10 years. From 1949 till retirement, he worked in several family business ventures with his brothers. Predeceased by 2 brothers, 1 sister, 1 grandson and 1 great-grandson, he is mourned by Susie; children Ken of Fresno, Calif., Gloria Neufeld Redekop of Ottawa, Howard of Port Coquitlam, B.C. and Eldon of Cobble Hill, B.C.; 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and 1 brother. The funeral was Feb. 17 in Hope Fellowship Church, Saskatoon, with Terence Froese, Alvin Penner and Cliff Jantzen ministering.