EDWARD NEUFELD

Edward John Neufeld was born on May 20, 1935, to John and Mary Neufeld in Drake, SK, Canada. His family moved to Yarrow, BC, Canada when Edward was nine. Edward met Margaret Wiens in the fall of 1958, and they were married on February 6, 1960. Ed and Marg lived in Vancouver, BC where Ed graduated from UBC medical school in the spring of 1962. They then moved to Los Angeles, CA for a one year medical residency followed by moves to Prince George, Vancouver, and Fresno, CA. In 1967, Ed, Marg, and their four children trekked off on a five year adventure, first to Brussels, Belgium, and then to the Congo, Africa where they served as medical missionaries with Mennonite Brethren Missions. In 1972, they settled in Fresno. Here, Ed and Marg worked in a private medical practice until 1992, with Ed performing surgeries at Saint Agnes and Community Medical Centers. Ed specialized in general, vascular and thoracic surgery. He also enjoyed serving with Christian Medical and Dental Society. Ed and Marg loved to travel with family and friends, visiting over 45 countries. Ed enjoyed woodworking, motor homing, spending time with his grandchildren, and supporting Marg's quilting. They were generous and hospitable, and their home was a place for social gatherings with family and friends. Parkinson's disease slowed Ed down but didn't define him as he graciously dealt with physical setbacks. Edward passed peacefully into his Creator's embrace on Friday, March 13, 2015, with his family beside him. He was preceded in death by Margaret, his wife of 52 years. Edward leaves behind four children and their spouses, Patty and Chris Neufeld Erdman, Pauline and Ray Stobbe, Philip and Debbie Neufeld, Pamela and John Celum; as well as 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his sister, Mardy Thiessen and her husband Jake; and brother, Len Neufeld and his wife Joyce. Edward shared his faith heritage with his family and community and left a strong legacy. The family would like to thank the staff at Cottonwood Court; and Saint Agnes Hospice, for their competent and compassionate care. A Memorial Service will be held at Bethany Church, Fresno, CA, on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Remembrances may be made to MB Missions, Project #C0055, Building Healthy Congolese Communities, at https://secure.mbmis sion.org/donate/us.php?code=C0055 or by calling 559-456-4600; or the National Parkinson Foundation under Honor/Memorial Donations at http://www.parkinson.org/ or by calling 800-473-4636. Stephens & Bean Chapel, 202 North Teilman Avenue, Fresno, California (559)268-9292