Jacob Neufeld

NEUFELD -Jacob Albert "Jake ". Peacefully at St Joseph's Villa, Dundas, Ontario on Friday September 14, 2007, at age 97. Jake has joined his beloved wife of 71 years, Lottie (2004). Brother of Elvin (Joanne) Neufeld, predeceased by siblings Viola, Susie, Marie, Menno, Walter, Hulda, Nancy and Laura. Remembered with deep love and affection by his children: Lorraine (John) Peters, Victor (Barbara) Neufeld, Rudy (Frances) Neufeld, Caroline Neufeld, Myrna Emilja Neufeld. Cherished Opa of grandchildren Dean (1985), Rae, Kim, Kelly, Andrea, Mark, Reid, Matthew, Joel, Aaron and Carla, and greatgrandchildren Joshua, Tara, Anna, Charlotte, Maya, Adena, Raine, Elena, Sadie, Oban, Seamus and Jakob Dean. Jake was a proud and passionate teacher in Saskatchewan for 47 years, and Founding Principal of the High School at Briercrest Bible Institute, Caronport, Saskatchewan. Throughout his life he was a choral conductor completely committed to music that was worthy of the Creator to whom it was dedicated. In later years he directed the Melody Ensemble, an eclectic gathering of seniors who made music with everything from kazoos to bass fiddles. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Balsam Trail, who came to love and respect Jake as they cared for him in his last years. Memorial service to be held at First Baptist Church in Brantford, Ontario at 7:30 pm on Sunday, October 21, 2007. In lieu of flowers, your memorial donation to the Choir, First Baptist Church, Brantford, Ontario or the Canadian Music Educators Association www.cmea.ca would be much appreciated.