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Henry Yoder Obituary
age 89, of Berlin, Ohio passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 11, 2014 at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, Millersburg, Ohio following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Berlin Christian Fellowship with Pastor David Stutzman officiating. Burial will be at the Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, Ohio. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Friday at the church. Family suggests that memorial contributions be made to The Gideons International, Post Office Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214 - 0800 . Arrangements are being handled by Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, Ohio.
Henry was born Oct. 19, 1924 in Holmes County, Ohio and was the son of Abraham J. and Mary (Miller) Yoder. He previously lived in Lone Grove, Okla. and Mesa, Ariz. but lived in Holmes and Coshocton County Ohio for most of his life. He married Ida Miller and she preceded him in death July 1980, he later married Ruth (McGahan) Jones and she preceded him in death April 2013.
Henry was a founding member of the Berlin Christian Fellowship, where he was an Elder and recently attended Church on the Move in Massillon, Ohio. He was a longtime active member of The Gideons International. Henry was a building contractor. He enjoyed fishing and story telling. He loved God, his family, and he loved people.
Surviving are seven children and their spouses, Judy (Merle) Swartzentruber of Millersburg, Ohio, Mary (John Sr.) Ruth of Massillon, Ohio, Nora (David) Garrett of Canton, Ohio, Martha (Dale) Garrett of Springfield, Mo., James D. (Jenny) Yoder of Yorba Linda, Calif., Timothy E. (Janet) Yoder of Brewster, Ohio and JoAnne S. (John) Beale of Evansville, Ind.; step-children, Myron Jones of Mesa, Ariz. and Renae (Phil) Johnson of Franklin, Tenn; 23 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; one step-great grandchild; two brothers, John A. Yoder of Millersburg, Ohio and Abner A. (Esther) Yoder of Florida; and two sisters, Anna (Crist C.) Miller and Fannie (Jonas J.E.) Miller both of Sugarcreek, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Ida M. Yoder, his second wife Levelia Ruth Jones-Yoder, a son, John H. Yoder, sister-in-law, JoAnna Yoder, foster brother, Alvin Raber and a step grandson, Justin Johnson.
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Amy Darr
March 21, 2014
I'm sorry to hear of your familys loss. we lived in one of their rentals for almost 5 years, Henry & Ruth were such nice people. Best landlords ever, may they rest in peace.
March 15, 2014
Thinking of you all in this time of loss. Your father was a good example to all. May you feel God's presence . Love, Paul and Jen Christner
Mark Begly
March 15, 2014
Tim and Janet, John and Mary Ruth and the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your father was a kind and godly man. I know you will miss him. May you rest in the hope that we have in Christ.
Marco & Mary Ellen
March 15, 2014
So sorry we could not be in Ohio to share your grief. Praying God's comfort for each of you. Thankful Henry has been released from his pain. Sure he is rejoiceing and dancing on streets of gold with all your loved ones.
Marco & Mary Ellen
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Mark and Tammy Anthony
March 15, 2014
Nora and family we are so sorry for your loss. He was a sweet and kind man.
Carol Marsh
March 15, 2014
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Keep the happy memories in mind and know he's rejoicing in heaven with Jesus and loved ones. My sympathies to you all, John and Mary Ruth and family and all of Henry Yoder's family. God bless you.
The River View Class of 1980 Alumni
March 14, 2014
Tim and family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Connie (Albert) &Donnie Allen
March 14, 2014
You have our deep sympathy in your loss.
Diane Mencer
March 14, 2014
Dear Nora, Holly, Becca and family, I am so sorry for your loss. It seems that Henry's family loved him dearly and he was a wonderful leader and strength of your family. He leaves behind a large family to carry on all that he taught you all. Our prayers are with you at this sad time.
March 13, 2014
To the family - May you be comforted by the peace of God during this difficult time and in the years to come.
Freda Mogg
March 12, 2014
Henry was a true example of Jesus living within. He had a gentle sweet spirit that drew people to him. He was a treasure. Now the treasure is his.
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