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Christian G. Yoder

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Christian G. Yoder

Birth
Belleville, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
24 Nov 1946 (aged 58)
Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA
Burial
Ninety-one, Clackamas County, Oregon, USA Add to Map
Plot
03N-06
Memorial ID
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Yoder.- Christian G., son of I. T. and Barbara (Allgyer) Yoder, was born near Belleville, Pa., Dec. 7, 1887; passed away upon arrival at the Salem, Oreg., Hospital, following a heart attack, Nov. 24, 1946; aged 58 y. 11 m. 17 d. He was married to Mayme Hostetler, who predeceased him more than a year ago.

Surviving are 5 children (Mildred- Mrs. Melvin Wolfer, Sweet Home, Oreg.; Donella- Mrs. Edwin Hooley, Hubbard, Oreg.; Ferne -Mrs. Clifford Conrad, Canby, Oreg.; Carol - Mrs. Dwight Yoder, also of Sweet Home; I. T., at home), 3 granddaughters, 4 grandsons, 2 brothers (S. N., Surrey, N. Dak.; and Jesse J., of Belleville), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Jake Hartzler, Mrs. T. J. Spicher, and Mrs. Ezra Hartzler, all of Belleville). One infant daughter (Barbara Belle) predeceased him.

In his youth he accepted Christ and joined the Mennonite Church. He was ordained to the office of deacon in the Zion congregation, near Hubbard, Oreg., where he served until death. He also served on the Mission Board for a number of years, and as treasurer of the Western Mennonite School. He was much concerned for the Church and was interested in singing.

Funeral services were held Nov. 29 at the Zion Church, in charge of C. I. Kropf and F. J. Gingerich, assisted by E. Z. Yoder and Chester Kauffman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, December 17, 1946
Yoder.- Christian G., son of I. T. and Barbara (Allgyer) Yoder, was born near Belleville, Pa., Dec. 7, 1887; passed away upon arrival at the Salem, Oreg., Hospital, following a heart attack, Nov. 24, 1946; aged 58 y. 11 m. 17 d. He was married to Mayme Hostetler, who predeceased him more than a year ago.

Surviving are 5 children (Mildred- Mrs. Melvin Wolfer, Sweet Home, Oreg.; Donella- Mrs. Edwin Hooley, Hubbard, Oreg.; Ferne -Mrs. Clifford Conrad, Canby, Oreg.; Carol - Mrs. Dwight Yoder, also of Sweet Home; I. T., at home), 3 granddaughters, 4 grandsons, 2 brothers (S. N., Surrey, N. Dak.; and Jesse J., of Belleville), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Jake Hartzler, Mrs. T. J. Spicher, and Mrs. Ezra Hartzler, all of Belleville). One infant daughter (Barbara Belle) predeceased him.

In his youth he accepted Christ and joined the Mennonite Church. He was ordained to the office of deacon in the Zion congregation, near Hubbard, Oreg., where he served until death. He also served on the Mission Board for a number of years, and as treasurer of the Western Mennonite School. He was much concerned for the Church and was interested in singing.

Funeral services were held Nov. 29 at the Zion Church, in charge of C. I. Kropf and F. J. Gingerich, assisted by E. Z. Yoder and Chester Kauffman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, December 17, 1946


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