Neumann, Martha Ruth Harder (1914-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Dec 1 p. 28

Birth date: 1914 Jan 24

text of obituary:

MARTHA RUTH NEUMANN

Martha Ruth Neumann of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Sept. 9. She was born Jan. 24, 1914 to John and Agatha Harder in Borden, Sask. Her father was a pastor and farmer. She attended Bethany Bible Institute in Hepburn, Sask. for 4 years. During her first year, she committed her life to Jesus. That summer, she was baptized by her father. She married David Neumann Sept. 26, 1942 in Vancouver. They lived in Gem, Alta., Hillsboro, Kan., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. and Abbotsford. She had a dry sense of humour and appreciated a good joke. She sang in duets, quartets and choirs. She later became an active leader in women's ministries at church. She was content, lived simply and was easily satisfied. She did not dwell on herself, but was an encourager, especially to her grandchildren. She did not complain. She was hospitable. During her and David's time at Eden Christian College in Ontario, she would often bake cookies for the boys in the dorm. She was concerned for her family, even on her deathbed. She prayed regularly for her children and grandchildren. She had a strong faith in God, was self-sacrificing and unselfish and was concerned about others. She made friends easily and talked about spiritual matters. She was ready to go to heaven. She is mourned by David; children Carol Wiebe, Dennis, Delores Driedger and Allan; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. The funeral was Sept. 14 in Bakerview MB Church, with Jacob Quiring and Ross Johnston ministering.