Elva M. Yoder

Elva M. Yoder, 98, of Goshen passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born May 26, 1925 in North Lima, Ohio to William Ray and Emma (Horst) Yoder. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Verna Irene Yoder, Ruth Eva Yoder and Elsie Viola Yoder; a brother, Robert Henry Yoder; and a cousin, Sara VonGunten.

Elva was a 1943 graduate of North Lima Schools. In 1948 she began attending “Winter Bible School”, a six-week Bible course, in Canton, Ohio. She would attend each winter for five years.

This led her to work for Mennonite Publishing House, Scottdale, PA; primarily working with the “Gospel Herald” publication. After 42 years of service, Elva retired and moved to the Greencroft Community in Goshen in 1994.

At Greencroft she remained active, completing over 9000 hours of volunteer work. She enjoyed participating in activities, made many dear friends, both residents and staff alike. She was known for her kindness and dry sense of humor.

She is survived by cousins, Amy and Kent VonGunten Clemens of Ellicott City, Maryland, Doug and Jolene VonGunten of Goshen, who also served as a “granddaughter” and caretaker, Peter VonGunten and Melissa Longley of Niles, Michigan.

A funeral service is planned for Thursday, December 21, 2023 at North Goshen Mennonite Church, where she was a member. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the 11 a.m. service, led by Pastor Nick King.

Burial will follow at Violett Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be directed to North Goshen Mennonite Church; https://www.northgoshenmc.org/ or Mennonite Mission Network; https://www.mennonitemission.net/ .

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.