- YODER, Edison K. 100, of Englewood, formerly of Pompano, Florida, passed away Saturday April 4, 2009 at Grace Brethren Village. Edison was born in West Liberty, Ohio on January 29, 1909 to Jonas D. & Ida B. (Weber) Yoder. A tool maker by trade, he was the founder & former owner of Yoder Die Casting, retiring in 1954. Edison was a member of the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and was affiliated with the Grace Brethren Church for over 30 years, serving on the Home Mission Board for 24 years. He was also a strong supporter of the Navaho Indian Mission in Taos, New Mexico. Edison was a master builder of scale model live steam railroad engines, life member of the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society, charter member of both the Florida Live Steamers & the Mid-South Live Steam Association. He was also an avid pilot, logging over 3400 hours of air time. Preceded in death by his daughter Shirley Ann and his 4 brothers, Stanley, Howard, J.B. & Karl. Survived by his beloved wife of over 76 years, Verda L. (Scheffel) Yoder; 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Luci & M.C. Jeffries, Linda & Robert Schwenke; 2 sons & daughters-in-law, Donald F. & Barbara Yoder, Edison K. Yoder, Jr. & fiancé Vicki Eddy; numerous grandchildren, great & great great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews & friends. Private funeral service to be followed by a memorial service at a later date. Interment Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Grace Brethren Village, 1010 Taywood Road, Englewood, OH 45322 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "North Dayton Chapel", 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road.
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