Gerber, Martha Jane Myers (1923-1987)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1987 Feb 19 p. 11

Birth date: 1923

text of obituary:

MARTHA JANE GERBER

Martha Jane Gerber, 63, of Dalton, Ohio, died at her home on Jan. 13, 1987, following an extended illness.

She was born near Orrville in 1923 to Chester and Grace Gerber Myers and had lived most of her life in the Dalton area.

She joined Salem Mennonite Church near Kidron on April 1, 1945, and was an active member, serving for many years as youth group adviser as well as sharing her leadership abilities in a wide variety of other church and community activities.

On July 3,. 1943, she married Cletus G. Gerber, who survives.

Also surviving are four children, Carolyn (Mrs. Robert) Fitzwater of Kidron, C. Gene of Medford Lakes, N.J., Randall G. of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Ted A. of Kidron; six grandchildren; and. a brother, Richard Myers of Dalton.

She was preceded in death by a grandson.

Transcribed by Ralph Shetler, Oregon