BERTHA NEUFELD

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BERTHA NEUFELD 1931 - 2009 Bertha was born to John K. and Margaretha (Penner) Plett on May 3, 1931. She was the youngest of 21 children. She grew up on a farm in the area of Prairie Rose and went to school in the Willowridge School. She went to be with her Lord on June 27, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. and lived 78 years and 55 days. She was a prayer warrior which now will be missed by many. She was a hard worker doing housework in Winnipeg as a girl and later after the children were grown up. She was baptized in the Prairie Rose Church by Rev. Henry Reimer and transferred her membership to Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite Church when her husband took a teaching job in Steinbach. She married George Neufeld on July 5, 1952 sharing 57 years of joy and sorrow. She is survived by Donald (Karen), Christopher (Pearl), Valerie (Jerry Penner), and Kelly. She leaves 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by nine brothers and seven sisters. Her favourite Bible verse was Ephesians 3:20, Now to Him who by the power at work within us is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations for ever and ever . The funeral service will be held Thursday, July 2, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Mennonite Church, 422 Main Street, Steinbach, MB, with interment at Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rest Haven Foundation (Haven Group), 177 Woodhaven Ave., Steinbach, MB, R5G 1K7 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 1-888-454-1030 or 346-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 30, 2009