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Levi D Yoder

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Levi D Yoder

Birth
Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
11 Apr 1916 (aged 71)
Tofield, Lloydminster Census Division, Alberta, Canada
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Tofield, Lloydminster Census Division, Alberta, Canada Add to Map
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YR233746 - Levi D. Yoder was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Dec. 5, 1844; died near Tofield, Alta., April 11, 1916; aged 71 y. 4 m. 6 d. His untimely death was caused by a runaway team, as he was walking in the lane that leads towards the road. He tried to get out of the way, but failed to do this on account of the fence. The horses and wagon went over him, with the result that he died 12 hours after the accident. He left Somerset Co., Pa., at the age of about 18 years, went west, stopped at Middlebury, Ind., for 3 years, then moved to Johnson Co., Ia., where he made his home till 1912, when he moved with his family to Alberta, Canada. He was married to Katherine Lehman in the year 1868, to this union were born 3 children. They all preceded him to the spirit world. In Feb., 1878, he married Lydia Swantzendruber. This union was blessed with 8 sons and 2 daughters. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife, 10 children, 13 grandchildren, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, and a host of relatives and friends. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Bro. Yoder was a faithful member of the A. M. Church from his youth, his place was seldom vacant, being at the church the Sunday previous to his death. In the lonely days to come we shall listen in vain for the familiar foot fall we loved to hear. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church on the 13th, the remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. His trials are past, his work is done, and he fully blest, he has fought the fight, his victory won, and entered into rest. Source: Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 9 - June 1, 1916 - pages 158,159.
YR233746 - Levi D. Yoder was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Dec. 5, 1844; died near Tofield, Alta., April 11, 1916; aged 71 y. 4 m. 6 d. His untimely death was caused by a runaway team, as he was walking in the lane that leads towards the road. He tried to get out of the way, but failed to do this on account of the fence. The horses and wagon went over him, with the result that he died 12 hours after the accident. He left Somerset Co., Pa., at the age of about 18 years, went west, stopped at Middlebury, Ind., for 3 years, then moved to Johnson Co., Ia., where he made his home till 1912, when he moved with his family to Alberta, Canada. He was married to Katherine Lehman in the year 1868, to this union were born 3 children. They all preceded him to the spirit world. In Feb., 1878, he married Lydia Swantzendruber. This union was blessed with 8 sons and 2 daughters. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife, 10 children, 13 grandchildren, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, and a host of relatives and friends. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Bro. Yoder was a faithful member of the A. M. Church from his youth, his place was seldom vacant, being at the church the Sunday previous to his death. In the lonely days to come we shall listen in vain for the familiar foot fall we loved to hear. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church on the 13th, the remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. His trials are past, his work is done, and he fully blest, he has fought the fight, his victory won, and entered into rest. Source: Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 9 - June 1, 1916 - pages 158,159.

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  • Created by: Donald Kauffman
  • Added: Jan 20, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24067227/levi_d-yoder: accessed ), memorial page for Levi D Yoder (5 Dec 1844–11 Apr 1916), Find a Grave Memorial ID 24067227, citing Salem Mennonite Cemetery, Tofield, Lloydminster Census Division, Alberta, Canada; Maintained by Donald Kauffman (contributor 46969221).