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JOHN H. NEUFELD

Born: Nov 12, 1933

Date of Passing: Jan 11, 2021

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JOHN H. NEUFELD
November 12, 1933 - January 11, 2021

John was born in Winnipeg on November 12, 1933, but grew up in the Fraser Valley. His parents were Herman and Sara (Bartel) Neufeld. He acquired his education at the MEI (Abbotsford, BC) CMBC (now CMU) Winnipeg, Western Washington State University (Bellingham, WA), Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (Elkhart, IN) and Bethany Theological Seminary (Oak Brook, IL).
During his studies at CMBC he met Anne Hiebert from Waldheim, SK. They were married in 1955. This marriage was blessed with four children, 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
John taught in elementary school in BC and at Bethel Bible Institute, Abbotsford, BC. He served as pastor of First Mennonite Church in Winnipeg. Later he became President of CMBC (now CMU) and taught courses in Practical Theology.
Since retirement in 1997 he has continued to make presentations on aging and mortality, how to read the Bible, forgiveness and Revelation in a variety of settings. During retirement he also coped with a number of health issues, cancer and a damaged heart.
He was predeceased by his brother Willi in infancy; parents, Herman and Sara Neufeld; brothers-in-law, John Warkentin and Jake Bergen, sister Hilda; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth, Marianne, Irene and Sarah; brothers-in-law, George, John and Bruno and Ed, niece Gena, nephew Daniel; great-nephews, Ryan, Steven and Levi.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Anne, children: Donna (Jordan), Ken (Sharon), Karen (Darren), Brenda (David); grandchildren: Charles (Laura), Lisa, Jade (Erik), Brianne (Kelly), Kyle (Megan), Avery, Jackie, Nicole (Morgan), William, Simon (Natalie), Zachary (Natasha) and Luther (Kerys); great-grandchildren: Luke, Elody, Levi, Kinley, Isla, Max, Addie, Owen and Georgia; step-grandchildren: Natalie (David), Sean, Stephanie and Dylan; and step-great-grandchildren: Carter, Ava, Elena and Sofia.
He also leaves to mourn his passing: his sister Margaret and brother Henry (Tena), and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Abe (Anne), Lena, Mary (Frank) and Henry (Betty), on Anne's side, as well as many nieces and nephews and many friends.
The private family service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Friends Funeral Services, with live streaming service available at:

http://www.livememorialservices.com/Home/ServiceDetail/9636

Interment at St. Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to CMU or MCC.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 16, 2021

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

  • We shared a back-yard fence with John and Anne for many years. John was a wonderful neighbour, always happy to chat and share a story. We will miss his gentle personality, wise reflections and warm smile. Our deepest sympathy to Anne and the rest of the family. - Posted by: Doreen Penneys and Eugene Szach (Neighbours) on: Jan 23, 2021

  • Wishing to express heartiest condolences to John's family in their loss on behalf of my family. We know that he will be remembered with great respect for his life of service and his personal warmth. Ruth Vogt-Emerick and family - Posted by: Ruth Vogt-Emerick (friend) on: Jan 17, 2021

  • My condolences on the passing of such a great man. Reverend Neufeld has a special place in my heart as he was there for all the occasions (bad or good) in my life. He baptized me at 28 years old, he married me and my husband, christened my three children and came to visit my husband when he was dying, even though he was sick with the same cancer at the time. My husband and I had the utmost respect for him and I hope you take comfort that he was such a bright light in so many peoples lives. My prayers are with you all at this time. - Posted by: Hildi Taylor (Former member of First Mennonite Church) on: Jan 17, 2021

  • Donna and Ken, our condolences to your and your family on the loss of your father. Heidie and Al - Posted by: Heidie Allison (Friend) on: Jan 16, 2021

  • My sincere condolences on your loss. I pray that memories of happier times will see you through your time of grief! "God gave us memory so we might enjoy roses in winter." John was an honourable "Mensch" who will be missed. I'm sorry to have lost touch with him and Anne. - Posted by: Bob Strong (Friend) on: Jan 16, 2021

  • My sincere condolences on your loss. I pray that memories of happier times will see you through your time of grief! "God gave us memory so we might enjoy roses in winter." John was an honourable "Mensch" who will be missed. I'm sorry to have lost touch with him and Anne. - Posted by: Bob Strong (Friend) on: Jan 16, 2021

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