Ruth I. YoderMILFORD – Ruth I. Yoder, a gentle and kind soul, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 10, 2022, at the age of 90. She passed away at Elkhart Hospital in Elkhart.
Ruth was born on Oct. 3, 1932, the daughter of William Gerald and Clarissa Bridenstine Hall in Wakarusa. She married Ernest C. Yoder Jr. on July 8, 1951; he preceded her in death on April 9, 2017, after 65 years of marriage.
Ruth will be missed by her children, Cynthia Eppley (Troy Kennedy), Ardonna (Keith) Weaver and Michael (Tina) Yoder; five grandchildren, wife of Chad Stephanie Yoder, Bree (Barbara) Kaylor, Nicholas (Angie) Yoder, Toby (Sue) Cripe, and Wendy (Matt) Grady; and 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruby Slagle, of Milford.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest C. Yoder Jr.; grandson, Chad Yoder; and a sister, Mary Alice Roeder.
Ruth graduated from New Paris High School in 1950 and was a lifetime resident of Milford. She worked for 61 years as a secretary for Beer and Slabaugh Inc and was a member of Turkey Creek Homebuilders Association. Ruth and Ernest were members of Turkey Church of The Brethren where they raised their family for nearly 70 years. After the church closed, she continued to attend The Nappanee Church of The Brethren.
Ruth was an avid gardener and had a beautiful flower garden that she cared for meticulously. She couldn’t walk past a weed without pulling it. Ruth was also a member of The Red Hat Society and a former member of The Kosciusko County Choir. More than anything, she took great joy in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A private family service will be held at a later date with burial taking place at Union Center Cemetery in Nappanee.
Memorial contributions may be given to The Nappanee Church of The Brethren.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.mishlerfhcc.com.
