Neufeld, Selma (1907-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Mar 22 p. 24

Birth date: 1907 Dec 16

text of obituary:

SELMA NEUFELD

Selma Neufeld of Surrey, B.C. passed away Dec. 17 after a very brief illness. She was born Dec. 16, 1907 to Wilhelm and Margareta Neufeld in Main Centre, Sask. As the youngest daughter, she helped with the work on the farm, milking cows, riding horses and driving farm vehicles. She accepted Christ at an early age, was baptized and joined Main Centre MB Church. She contributed to family times of worship with her strong alto voice, a proficiency at the piano and later her talent on the violin. She loved sacred music and was involved in church choirs, orchestras and small ensembles most of her life. In 1942 the family moved to Vancouver. She joined Vancouver MB Church and later Fraserview MB Church, singing in choirs for over 60 years and playing in church musical groups. She performed regularly in the string section of the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra. After high school, she completed secretarial training in Saskatoon. She was office administrator at her brother Bill's medical practice in Saskatoon, Vancouver and then Burnaby, B.C., retiring in 1989. In 1997 she moved to Surrey to be nearer to her brother. She paid special attention to her nieces and nephews, sending them gifts on special occasions, talking about the Rapture, singing, giving them updates on other family members and sharing home-baked treats. Predeceased by her 5 siblings, a niece and a nephew, she is mourned by 4 nephews and 3 nieces. The funeral was held in Surrey, B.C., with Dan Unrau ministering.