Elizabeth (Byler) Yoder (1830)

Born 6 Aug 1830 in Union Twp, Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA

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Elizabeth Yoder was born Aug. 6, 1830; died at her home in Belleville, Pa., Jan. 20, 1912, at the ripe old age of 81 y. 5 m. 14 d.

She was the widow of Bishop Samuel Yoder who died May 19, 1884, and will be remembered by many of our people as a man of more than ordinary power in his time. Of him it may be well said, "being dead yet he speaketh.

This dear old mother in Israel seemed to enjoy good health until about a week before her death, which was caused by a severe cold developing into pneumonia.

She usually filled her place in church and Sunday school in which she was much interested. As one would think it natural for one of her age, her mind seemed to be centered on heaven and heavenly things of which she would frequently speak.

She was the mother of 7 children. Of these 2 preceded her to the spirit world. Five survive her, 3 from this place, and 2 living in North Dakota. Only one of these two were present at the funeral, which took place on Jan. 25, conducted by the home ministers who used as a basis for their remarks 23 Psalm in German and John 14:1, 2 in English. She was then laid to rest beside her husband where they are now only waiting for the trumpet to sound when they will be raised incorruptible never to die again.

Mother's Grave

Amid these quiet church yard shades, I wander all alone; While through the rustling leaves above, The south winds sigh and morn. One lonely grave from all the rest, I seek among the trees, And there with eyes bedimmed with tears I sing upon my knees. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Gospel Herald - Volume IV, Number 45 - February 8, 1912

• Hartzler, Betty Graber, Amish-Mennonite Kishacoquillas Valley Database

(http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=kishvalley)