Simon J. Yoder
1954 - 2019
Simon J. Yoder
1954 - 2019
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BORN
1954
DIED
2019
Simon Yoder Obituary
Simon J. Yoder, age 65, of Comins, MI, passed away, unexpectedly, Monday, December 23rd, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.
Simon was born in Middlefield, Ohio on December 9, 1954, a son of Elizabeth M. (Hershberger) Yoder, of Mio, Michigan and the late Joe K. Yoder. He was an active citizen of Oscoda County and Comins and Clinton Townships.
Surviving are his Mother, Elizabeth (Hershberger) Yoder; Sons: Jesse Joe Thomas Yoder and Joshua Shea; Brothers: Joseph (Bertha) Yoder, Paul (Linda) Yoder, David (Deborah) Yoder and Mark (Laura) Yoder; Sisters: Ruth (Sam) Gingerich, Clara (Marion) Bontrager, Wilma (Marlin) Hochstetler and Elizabeth (Aaron) Schmucker; Grandchildren: Jasmin Shea, Jesse Yoder Jr., Talisa Yoder, Jordan Shea and Chase Brinker.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Joe K. Yoder; 1 stillborn bother and 1 stillborn sister
Visitation Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 3-8 PM. at The Marion Bontrager Residence, 287 N. Galbraith Rd. Mio, MI. also visitation Friday, December 27, 2019 from 8:30 AM until the time of Funeral Service at 9:45 AM at The Fairview Mennonite Church with Eli Kauffman, Jacob Byler, Lester Miller and Cody Gascho officiating. Interment at Clinton Township Cemetery, Comins, Michigan.
Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI.
Don and Nancy Heck
January 3, 2020
Sy was a Good Neighbor to our family for many years. We will
miss him. Our sympathy and prayers to his family.
Kelli & Tim Weismiller
January 2, 2020
I was blessed to have met you. I enjoyed talking to you when we would run into each other. You will truly be missed. Our deepest condolences to your friends and family.
Beverly Schanck Rouleau
December 30, 2019
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family. He was a kind and thoughtful man to my family.
Barry Stutesman
December 28, 2019
So, so sorry to hear of Si's passing! He was a good friend and supporter of community projects and mainly responsible for the success of the Michigan Magazine Museum. Through his positive community spirit many amazing projects came to fruition. Rest in peace dear friend. You will be sorely missed.....Barry & Rhonda Stutesman
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Ruth and Dwen Bontrager
December 28, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Savor those precious memories of precious times spent together.
Carolyn and Tom Brunink
December 27, 2019
Our Deepest Sympathy to all family members. He was a great man.
Vicky Binning
December 27, 2019
Sincere Condolences.
Russ and Cathy Hehir
December 27, 2019
Sy was a kind and generous man. He always had a smile on his face. He did good things for his community and he will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Prayers for his family. Rest in Peace Sy.
Linda Volz
December 26, 2019
So shock and sadden by this news. Since we are newcomers to the area we were just getting to know our neighbor Sy. He was always so friendly and easy to chat with...he will be missed. Chuck and Linda Volz
Randy McKenzie
December 26, 2019
So sad to hear. Si was a good friend and always pleasant to talk with. In 1996 I asked Si to plane some of my pine into t/g for siding my new home... He questioned me about it and then came up to Atlanta to see how it turned out. Millions bf of siding was sold after. And I sided two more of my homes with his product.
Thanks Si
Linda Crawford
December 26, 2019
My sympathies and prayers to the family of Sy Yoder. May God give you peace in the coming days.
Lynn (Linda Kauffman) Crawford
sandy pfaff
December 26, 2019
i was vary saddened too hear the passing of simon my deepest sympathy too the family.
Laura Foley Ralph Hartman
December 26, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to Simon's family.
Ian and Jo Elsworth
December 26, 2019
We are very saddened that we will be unable to attend the gatherings, but we will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers
Craig Carrick
December 26, 2019
Our hearts are broken knowing you are gone my friend. Weve been through a lot together. Meeting you so many years back was one of the best things that ever happened. Your outlook on life has been contagious and has made me a better man for knowing you.
So many things that demonstrate the kind of guy you are - things such as your appreciation for a hard days work and for doing the right thing no matter what, or for always going the extra mile.
For the love of your family and friends. I mean seriously-knowing how you enjoyed working alongside your grandson Jesse Jr. out on that curve last month and for taking your little granddaughter out on a date for the Jill Jack Christmas Concert just a couple weeks ago. Following the kids basketball games and Friday fish frys with Jesse and Dick-or how much you enjoyed seeing your mom and siblings-these are all amazing evidence of how much your family and friends mean to you
Your love of nature, and time touring the woods looking for how the forest takes on its own personality-Your stories of how you were devastated by the tornado 20 years ago, and how youve enjoyed watching the forest repair itself, a rebirth of growth that came as the forest came back-your childlike appreciation for this still bewilders me, and makes me look at life in a totally different way.
Your dedication to your community is something Ill never forget. It inspired so many. Your many efforts to help individuals, young businesses and organizations that shared your joy in community is to be commended. The Nor-Eastr Music Festival and Skyline are two that come to mind that I know have appreciated your support for years. Perhaps one of the most endearing aspects of this is how you always stayed out of the limelight, letting others take credit although without your help these community efforts would never get off the ground or stay on track.
Even little things (which is actually a pretty big thing) such as making sure that the grass between Woodworkers Shop and the town of Comins is mowed so that folks visiting the area view your community as a town that has pride in its image.
Really, your fingerprints are all over the county-theres no way to list all of the things you have done to make your region a better place, and all of the folks you helped in their personal and business endeavors. We all benefit from your efforts and I hope some of this rubs off on all of us that know you.
I cant tell you how much I appreciate our many chats over the phone or over a six pack. It always yielded a nugget of hope, inspiration and encouragement as well as discussions of which music we enjoyed, or which beer we were trying-I bet if I go into your refrigerator right now, theres a beer with my name on it waiting for our chance to enjoy together.
Thank you for acknowledging our shortcomings and mistakes. Its difficult for us men to discuss these things, but we did and I hope it made us better men for bringing it out into the open and discussing ways to improve.
Thank you so much for your love of God and your ability to gently nudge your friend who struggled with his own beliefs into seeking Gods greatness for his own life. Im always working on it my friend, and I love you for keeping it real, being a friend and an inspiration and all the while remaining the most humble, easy going and fun loving guy I have known. You will never be forgotten my friend.
AUDRY MITCHELL
December 26, 2019
Rest in peace Sy. My thoughts and prayers to family and friends. Audry Mitchell
William Downey
December 26, 2019
RIP Sy you will be missed!!
Bob and Deb Woolcox
December 26, 2019
Our most sincere sympathy and condolences to Simon's family. May our LORD wrap you in HIS loving arms and give grace and comfort to his family. May knowing we will all be together soon help to give your peace.
Nancy & Scott Yelland
December 25, 2019
So sad that we aren't there to share our love with you during this time of sorrow and sadness...please know that we are with you in spirit praying for strength and peace in the days to come.
December 25, 2019
This community is so blessed to have had you. You will be missed beyond measure, but never forgotten. Love you ❤
Chris and Cindy Neff
December 25, 2019
Our prayers for comfort are with Simon's family and friends.
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