Yoder, Noah J. (1861-1948)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1948 Jan 15 p. 1

Birth date: 1861 May 12

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1948 Jan 22 p. 3

text of obituary:

NOAH J. YODER

Noah J. Yoder was born May 12, 1861, in Johnston county, Iowa, and passed away at his home near Partridge, Kansas on Jan. 6, 1948, aged 86 years 7 months and 24 days.

In his youth he confessed Christ as his Saviour and joined the Old Order Amish church.

He was with the first group of Amish pioneers that came to Reno county, Kansas in 1883. On Jan. 20, 1884, he was united in marriage to Barbara Bontrager. Their marriage, the first Amish wedding in Kansas, took place in the house still occupied by their son, John. To this union God gave nine children, eight of whom survive; one son, Criss, passed away in April 1937.

Both of the parents and all of the children were unusually robust and healthy, and up to the last 10 days of his life Noah hardly ever knew what sickness was. But when laid upon his sick bed with kidney trouble, he resigned his all to his Lord and Saviour, and was conscious of his condition. His last request was for one more Scripture reading and prayer, and about four hours later he peacefully passed away.

He is survived by his ailing widow, 83 years old, and the following children: Jake, Tobe and Susan of Oregon; Mose and Anna of Ohio: Mattie of Indiana; Manasses of Haven, Kansts;[sic] and John of the home.

Funeral services were held at the home Friday, Jan. 9, conducted by Pre. N. D. Mast and Bishop J. H. Miller, and directly across the road at John C. Yoders, conducted by Pre. W. W, Wagler and Bish. John D. Yoder, where many relatives and friends assembled to pay their last respects.