Yoder. - Christian D. Yoder was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Oct. 15, 1845; died at his home April 24, 1921; aged 75 y. 6 m. 9 d. In his youth he moved with his parents to Cass Co., Mich., and in 1865 they moved to Cass Co., Mo., where he spent the rest of his life. He united with the Mennonite Church in early manhood and lived a true and faithful life till death. On Feb. 26, 1874, he united in marriage to Elizabeth Gerber. This home was blest with 3 sons and 3 daughters. One son preceded him in infancy and one at the age of 25. One daughter who lives in Wileer, Idaho, could not be present at the funeral. He was a patient sufferer for several years with kidney trouble which later developed into Bright's disease and heart trouble. He was confined to his bed 4 weeks. His suffering was intense at times, but it was always without a murmur. He leaves a loving companion, one son, 3 daughters, 17 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Among his favorite songs were: "Never Lose Sight of the Cross," and "My Saviour first of all." Funeral April 27, conducted by L. J. Miller. Texts, Job 14:14; Eccl. 12:5: "Man goes to his long home." Buried in Clear Fork Cemetery.
Yoder. - Christian D. Yoder was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Oct. 15, 1845; died at his home April 24, 1921; aged 75 y. 6 m. 9 d. In his youth he moved with his parents to Cass Co., Mich., and in 1865 they moved to Cass Co., Mo., where he spent the rest of his life. He united with the Mennonite Church in early manhood and lived a true and faithful life till death. On Feb. 26, 1874, he united in marriage to Elizabeth Gerber. This home was blest with 3 sons and 3 daughters. One son preceded him in infancy and one at the age of 25. One daughter who lives in Wileer, Idaho, could not be present at the funeral. He was a patient sufferer for several years with kidney trouble which later developed into Bright's disease and heart trouble. He was confined to his bed 4 weeks. His suffering was intense at times, but it was always without a murmur. He leaves a loving companion, one son, 3 daughters, 17 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Among his favorite songs were: "Never Lose Sight of the Cross," and "My Saviour first of all." Funeral April 27, conducted by L. J. Miller. Texts, Job 14:14; Eccl. 12:5: "Man goes to his long home." Buried in Clear Fork Cemetery.
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