Thomas S. Yoder, 91, of 668 Bulltown Rd., Elverson died on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Ephrata Community Hospital. A loving and caring husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 65 years. Born in Elverson, he was the son of the late John H. and Anna (Stoltzfus) Yoder.
Most of his life he was self employed as a farmer growing tomatoes for Acme Markets and Campbell's Soup, as well as raising beef cattle and dairy heifers. For over 60 years he was a member of Zion Mennonite Church where he served in various leadership positions. He was a former treasurer of Freedom Gate Ministries and served on the board of Tel Hai Retirement Community. He also traveled to South America twice, once with Youth for Christ and also with Wycliffe.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children: five grandchildren,eight great-grandchildren; a brother, and two sisters. Preceding him in death was a daughter, Rose L. Yoder in 1998; brothers, Jesse and Maynard Yoder; and four brothers who died in childhood.
Published by the Reading Eagle on Feburary 1 2012
Thomas S. Yoder, 91, of 668 Bulltown Rd., Elverson died on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Ephrata Community Hospital. A loving and caring husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 65 years. Born in Elverson, he was the son of the late John H. and Anna (Stoltzfus) Yoder.
Most of his life he was self employed as a farmer growing tomatoes for Acme Markets and Campbell's Soup, as well as raising beef cattle and dairy heifers. For over 60 years he was a member of Zion Mennonite Church where he served in various leadership positions. He was a former treasurer of Freedom Gate Ministries and served on the board of Tel Hai Retirement Community. He also traveled to South America twice, once with Youth for Christ and also with Wycliffe.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children: five grandchildren,eight great-grandchildren; a brother, and two sisters. Preceding him in death was a daughter, Rose L. Yoder in 1998; brothers, Jesse and Maynard Yoder; and four brothers who died in childhood.
Published by the Reading Eagle on Feburary 1 2012
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