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Yoder, Frank L. (1896-1954)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1954 May 13 p. 9

Birth date: 1896 Feb 13

text of obituary:

FRANK L. YODER

Frank L. Yoder was born Feb. 13, 1896, near Garden City, Mo. and passed away at the age of 58 years, of Hodgkins [sic Hodgkin'a] Disease, at a hospital in Columbia, Mo., on April 17, 1954.

For at least 13 years he had been in failing health due to a lung condition, often with severe suffering, but always without complaint. During these years he underwent surgery four times and was often hospitalized. He was patient and submissive to God’s will during his long illness, and he appreciated so much the kindness and thoughtfulness of his many neighbors and friends.

In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite church. During his lifetime he remained faithful to his Christian faith and to the Church. He was a man with a quiet and pleasant disposition. He had deep feelings which were not often expressed by words. Although he was not a teacher, he was present and filled his place at Sunday school and church whenever his health permitted. Honesty and helpfulness were outstanding virtues in his dealings with his fellowmen. He was loved and respected in his church and among his neighbor and friends. He was a kind, loving and faithful husband and father and will be sadly missed in his home and in the community.

He was one of six children born to I. Z. and Sarah (Kauffman) Yoder. His marriage to Ann Nafziger of Pryor, Okla., occurred May 18, 1922, and they began life together near Garden City, later moving to their present home near Harrisonville, where he lived for 22 years.

Surviving him, besides his companion, are three children, Maurice and Jean (Mrs. Joe Durbin), of Harrisonville, and Barbara, of the home; and three grandchildren whom he loved dearly and who brought him much joy and comfort, as they spent many happy hours together. Also left to mourn his departure are three brothers, Will, Chauncey and Roy, and a sister, Edna, many other relatives and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were a daughter, Frances, his parents and a brother, Melvin.

The funeral was held in the Sycamore Grove Mennonite church, north of Garden City, at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, April 20, Bro. Frank Raber, pastor of the Argentine Mennonite church, Kansas City, Kansas, officiated at the services, assisted by Bros. S. S. Hershberger and John A. Kauffman of the local church. Burial was made in the Clearfork cemetery.

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