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Karen Yoder Obituary
She was born on May 31, 1947, in Garnett, Kansas, to Tobias B. and Minnie (Beachy) Yoder.
Surviving are her father, Tobias Yoder; her stepmother, Katie (Swartzentruber) Yoder; two sisters, Patsy Yoder of Topeka and Linda Yoder of Sarasota, Florida; a niece, Rachel Diane Yoder of Topeka; a great-nephew, Darin Lynn Yoder; and a great-niece, Laura Rose Yoder.
She was preceded in death by her mother; a brother-in-law, Sam Yoder; and two great-nephews, Ross DeWayne Yoder and LaVern Jay Yoder.
Karen graduated from Ligonier High School and from Parkview Methodist School of Nursing. Additional education included a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Iowa, a Master of Science in nursing from Emory University, and a PhD in nursing from the University of Michigan.
She taught nursing at Parkview Methodist School of Nursing and at Duke University and was a research associate for many years.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, March 28, and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, with funeral services beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, all at Pleasant Grove Conservative Mennonite Church, 13463 C.R. 38, Goshen. Services will be conducted by Bishop Randall Riegsecker and the home ministers.
Burial will be in Thomas Cemetery, Goshen.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home in Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com.
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Sandra Miller
June 7, 2017
Just got to thinking about Karen a few minutes ago and went online to find her obit...I just want to express my appreciation for her faithfulness to the LORD Jesus throughout her career as a professional. It inspires me still. Even though she was a professional, she was very personable. Loved her - just wished I could have visited with her more since we became adults - we moved from the area in 1961 so our paths seldom crossed. Am thankful for her witness and testimony.
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Lovina Yoder Keim
March 31, 2016
I am so saddened to hear of Karen's death. I haven't seen her in years, but we were childhood friends. Many memories of visiting Karen, Patsy and Linda before our family moved to Florida. Our condolences to the family!
Tom and Morag Miller
March 27, 2016
We were saddened to hear that Karen had passed away. She was a caretaker for many over the years and will be missed.
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