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Patricia Ann Yoder, 76, of West Liberty, passed away at 12:28 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Green Hills Care Center after a short battle with cancer.
She was born Jan. 31, 1941, the daughter of the late Clarence O. and Grace Brenneman Yoder.
Pat is survived by two aunts, Roselle Kauffman of West Liberty and Ada Brenneman of Delphos; an uncle, Wendell Miller of Lima; and many special cousins.
She was preceded in death by her sister Julia Yoder.
Pat graduated from West Liberty High School and Goshen College in Goshen, Ind. She taught first grade at Lagonda School in Springfield. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, reading and volunteering her time at Our Daily Bread and Global Crafts. Pat was a faithful member of Bethel Mennonite Church where she taught children’s Sunday school, Bible school, and was an organist for many years.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 101 Zanesfield Road, West Liberty. Pastor Larry Wilson will officiate a memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, at Bethel Mennonite Church, 416 Washington St., West Liberty. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty.
Memorial contribution may be made, in Pat’s memory, to the Bethel Mennonite Church Education Fund, 416 Washington St., West Liberty, Ohio 43357.
Condolences may be expressed at www.edsfh.com.