1932
Frances
2015
Frances R. Troyer
January 1, 1932 — December 2, 2015
Frances R. Troyer, 83, , of Goshen, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.
She was born January 1, 1932 in Elkhart to Enos and Ruth (Lehman) Mumaw.
On January 1, 1957 she was united in marriage to G. Weldon Troyer in Elkhart.
He survives along with two sons, Michael (Julie) Troyer of Bowling Green, Kentucky and Richard (Lori) Troyer of Idaho Falls, Idaho and a daughter, Rebecca (Mark) Fontaine of Greenfield, six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Winifred (Elmer) Wall of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jerold “Jerry” Troyer and a sister, Kathryn Stalter.
She attended Goshen College and graduated in 1955 with a B.S. in nursing.
Mrs. Troyer worked as a registered nurse at Presbyterian Hospital in Puerto Rico and Elkhart General Hospital. She was an original member of the Elkhart County Medical Auxiliary.
Frances enjoyed traveling and was able to enjoy trips to England, Europe, and the Nordic countries as part of an alumni choir from Goshen College.
She was an accomplished organist and member of American Guild of Organists, St. Joe Valley Chapter, where she served in leadership roles. She served as church organist at College Mennonite Church, where she was a member, and also as a substitute organist in Elkhart County area churches. She also used her gifts to teach others to play the organ.
Frances was a dedicated wife and mother who delighted in her family. She enjoyed entertaining friends and church members. She taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and served as a pastoral care visitor for many years.
Friends may call on Monday, December 7, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.
A celebration of Frances life will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at the College Mennonite Church with burial of cremated remains at Violett Cemetery, at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be directed to College Mennonite Church special fund for organists.
She was born January 1, 1932 in Elkhart to Enos and Ruth (Lehman) Mumaw.
On January 1, 1957 she was united in marriage to G. Weldon Troyer in Elkhart.
He survives along with two sons, Michael (Julie) Troyer of Bowling Green, Kentucky and Richard (Lori) Troyer of Idaho Falls, Idaho and a daughter, Rebecca (Mark) Fontaine of Greenfield, six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Winifred (Elmer) Wall of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jerold “Jerry” Troyer and a sister, Kathryn Stalter.
She attended Goshen College and graduated in 1955 with a B.S. in nursing.
Mrs. Troyer worked as a registered nurse at Presbyterian Hospital in Puerto Rico and Elkhart General Hospital. She was an original member of the Elkhart County Medical Auxiliary.
Frances enjoyed traveling and was able to enjoy trips to England, Europe, and the Nordic countries as part of an alumni choir from Goshen College.
She was an accomplished organist and member of American Guild of Organists, St. Joe Valley Chapter, where she served in leadership roles. She served as church organist at College Mennonite Church, where she was a member, and also as a substitute organist in Elkhart County area churches. She also used her gifts to teach others to play the organ.
Frances was a dedicated wife and mother who delighted in her family. She enjoyed entertaining friends and church members. She taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and served as a pastoral care visitor for many years.
Friends may call on Monday, December 7, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.
A celebration of Frances life will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at the College Mennonite Church with burial of cremated remains at Violett Cemetery, at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be directed to College Mennonite Church special fund for organists.
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