Minerva, Ohio
John H. "Jake"
Yoder
age 85, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012. He was born in Canton, June 5, 1927, the son of Fred and Edna (Fry) Yoder.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters- in-law, Fred, Jr. (Catherine) Yoder and Paul (Ruth) Yoder; niece, Cathy Yoder; and nephew, John Paul Yoder. He is survived by a son, Brad (Sudie) Yoder of Carrollton, Ohio and a daughter, Paula Jo (Jim) Moore of Kensington, Ohio; ex-wife and best friend, Gloria "Tootie" Lipscomb; his grandchildren, Evan, Kellen, Bradon and Alanna Yoder; Josh (Lindsey) Moore, Logan and Taylor Moore, Landon (Corrin) Clark, Corey (Samantha) Clark; and great-granddaughter, Jayden Clark. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and many special friends.
Jake graduated from Minerva High School in 1945, going into the Navy during his senior year of high school. He served on an aircraft carrier during World War II. He attended Mount Union College. Jake owned and operated the Southern Inn from 1958 to 2000. He was a member of the Minerva Eagles, the Minerva VFW, Minerva and Malvern Athletic Booster Clubs. He was also a member of the Minerva First Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Minerva Firefighters Assn., 505 E. Lincoln Way, Minerva, OH 44657, or the Minerva Athletic Booster Club. Funeral services will be held at The First Presbyterian Church, Minerva, Ohio, 11 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2012 with Rev. Virginia Birks and Rev. Ben George officiating. Calling hours will be held Sunday 5-8 p.m. and one hour before services at The First Presbyterian Church. Friends may express condolences at our website: www.bartleyfuneralhome.com.
Bartley, 330-868-4114
Dear Tootie, Paula, Brad and families.
Sorry to hear of Jake's passing. We know he will be missed all that knew him. Sending you all a hug.
Ray & Carole Betler
July 31, 2012 | Fruitland Park, FL
My dearest friend...the many hours we spent talking, solving the world's problems as well as our own. I delayed coming to visit for too long but we'll talk again when I get to heaven. Love, Marilyn
Marilyn Carr
July 30, 2012 | Kenosha, WI
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. I HAVE PLEASANT THOUGHTSOF WORKING F0R YOU. YOU WERE A GOOD FELLOW
EVELYN CRAFT
July 29, 2012 | NEW PHILA, OH
We Will All Miss You. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Alice Beadnell-Crawford
July 28, 2012 | Minerva, OH
Rest In Peace Jake
Many memories and many laughs. You were a good man.
Larry Breault
July 28, 2012 | Apex, NC
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Benny Greco
July 28, 2012 | Tampa, FL
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Bartley Funeral Home
July 28, 2012 | Minerva, OH
