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Clifford J. Yoder

Birth	:	31 Aug 1915
Death	:	5 Jan 2009
Burial	:	East Union Mennonite Cemetery, Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5258179, -91.7049484
Description	:	Clifford J. Yoder was born to Jacob and Mattie (Miller) Yoder on the family farm west of Frytown, Iowa, on August 31, 1915. He departed this life January 6, 2009 from a massive heart attack at Mercy hospital, Iowa City, IA. His family moved to Kiln, Mississippi, for his fathers health when he was in fifth grade. His father farmed and grew pecans at age 11; he accepted Christ and was peptized into the Gulf Haven Mennonite Church, Gulfport, MS. He graduated from Kiln High School. Later the family moved to Sharon Center, IA and ate4nded East Union Mennonite Church. On... Read More	Clifford J. Yoder was born to Jacob and Mattie (Miller) Yoder on the family farm west of Frytown, Iowa, on August 31, 1915. He departed this life January 6, 2009 from a massive heart attack at Mercy hospital, Iowa City, IA. His family moved to Kiln, Mississippi, for his fathers health when he was in fifth grade. His father farmed and grew pecans at age 11; he accepted Christ and was peptized into the Gulf Haven Mennonite Church, Gulfport, MS. He graduated from Kiln High School. Later the family moved to Sharon Center, IA and ate4nded East Union Mennonite Church. On March 2, 1941 he married Marjorie Stutzman in Milford, NE. They had one daughter Peggy Ann. In 1945 he began operation of the Sharon Center Store, which he owned until 1968. He also built the Sharon Feed Mill, which he operated for many years. He also worked for Sears for twenty years. He was an avid fisherman, often fishing in Canada. He was elected usher at East Union Church in the early 1950's, and continued until 1971. After Marjorie's death in 1970, Clifford married Helen Miller on August 14,1971. Helen passed away in January 1983. They attended Kalona Mennonite Church where he was appointed usher and served in that capacity for many years. In 1985 he was head usher of his area at the bi-national Mennonite Assembly at Iowa State University, Ames, IA. That was a special event in his life. August 18, 1990, Clifford married Ruth Ann Liebig Yoder. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann, on daughter, Peggy Ann,(Mrs. Harold Blosser), one grand daughter, Sonya Blosser, one great grand daughter, Nicole Blosser, one great grandson , five step children: Mary Beth, (Mrs. Jim Blecha), Reagan Yoder, Anthony Yoder, Mina (Mrs. Fred Swartzendruber), Kim Yoder, 13 step grand children and twelve step great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Richard of Jefferson City, MO., and Arthur of Whitehall, IL. Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters; Esther (Mrs. Walter Speas), Leota (Mrs. Oren Lee, Elsie (Mrs. Andy Herrick and two wives. Celebration of Life: Friday, January 9, 2009 Kalona Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa Words of Comfort: Pastor Scott Swartzendruber, Pastor Mick Murray, Pastor David L. Yoder. Organist Mrs. Mary Groh Casket Bearers: Seth Wenger, Don Steckly, Anthony Yoder, Kim Yoder, Gary Wenger, Fred Swartzendruber. Interment East Union Cemetery, Rural Kalona, Iowa

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Clifford J. Yoder's memorial is located at: East Union Mennonite Cemetery, Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA.
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Latitude: 41.5258179
Longitude: -91.7049484

Family Members:

Parent

Jacob J Yoder

(1887 - 1955)

Mattie Miller Yoder

(1885 - 1957)

Spouse

Ruth Ann Leibig Yoder

(1925 - 2020)

Marjorie E Stutzman Yoder

(1920 - 1970)

Helen Bernice Miller Yoder

(1922 - 1983)

Siblings

Children

Peggy Yoder Blosser

(1943 - 2010)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.5258179, -91.7049484

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8. Sharon Hill Cemetery
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13. Brenneman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5166702, -91.7611084

14. Sharon Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5543000, -91.6555000

15. Middleburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4907990, -91.6613998

16. Frytown Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5718000, -91.7355000

17. Sharon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5402000, -91.6370000

18. Coffman Cemetery
English River Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4889045, -91.7585030

19. Yoder Family Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5666832, -91.6460017

20. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5346170, -91.7884060

21. Eash Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5800018, -91.6519012

22. Graper Farm Cemetery
Iowa City, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5904360, -91.7317740

23. Shiloh Nutmeg Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4581300, -91.7020800

24. Wertz Cemetery
Amish, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5486500, -91.7939000