Carolyn Frances Yoder

Carolyn Frances Yoder, age 84 of Goshen, IN, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:38 am on Monday morning, February 26, 2024 at Goshen Hospital.  Carolyn was born on March 23, 1939 in Elkhart, IN to Dale and Gladys (Buzzard) Yoder.   She was baptized on May 2, 1947 at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church and she was a 1957 graduate of Wakarusa High School.  She served 2 years of voluntary service at Froh Brothers Homestead in Sturgis, MI, where she met Glenn Yoder on a blind date.  On September 20, 1959 the two were married at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church in a service officiated by Rev. Peter B. Wiebe and Rev. D.A. Yoder.  Glenn preceded her in death on November 29, 2019 after 60 years of marriage.  Carolyn lived her entire life in the Wakarusa area before moving to Goshen in 2007.  She worked at Raymonds Restaurant in Wakarusa, Wakarusa Medical Clinic for Drs. Abel, Guttman and Miller, and then for Dr. Burden’s Dentistry in Goshen, from which she retired.  She was a lifelong member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church where she taught Sunday School and volunteered in many capacities.  She helped establish the church’s memorial garden and was a member of the Rook Club.  Carolyn enjoyed listening to Southern Gospel Music, especially the Legacy 5 quartet.  She loved Christmas and her decorations were legendary.  She was active for many years in the Wakarusa Christmas Walk.  Carolyn loved to entertain and cook.  Her home was host to many meals and her hospitality will be remembered by many.  She also enjoyed gardening.  Most of all, Carolyn loved her family.  She cherished her time with them and especially cherished her grandchildren, traveling near and far to attend all their sporting events and other activities.  Carolyn is survived by her two children: daughter, Diane (Mike) Glick of Goshen and son, Rick (Shelley) Yoder of Wakarusa; 3 grandsons: Derek (Karley) Yoder of Mishawaka, IN, Reid (fiancé, Madi Asbell) Yoder of Indianapolis, IN, and Connor Glick of Goshen; brother, Don (Bea) Yoder of Elkhart sister-in-law, Birdena Bollenbacher of Wakarusa; and many nieces and nephews.  Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson Cody Glick; and brother Lester “Dutch” Yoder.  Visitation will be held from 3-8 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church and from 10-11 am on Monday, March 4, 2024 also at the church.  Burial will take place at 11 am at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery and a funeral service will follow at 11:30 pm in the church sanctuary.  Rev. Wes Bontreger of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church will officiate.  Memorial contributions in Carolyn’s name can be given to Yellow Creek Mennonite Church or The Center, Nappanee.