Gene F. Yoder
Marriages
Marilyn Scott - 1954
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5A Obituary - February 15, 2019
Gene F. Yoder, 84, went home to his Lord February 13, 2019. Gene was born May 17, 1934, to Glenn and Elizabeth (Bauer) Yoder in Wellman, Iowa. He graduated in 1952, from Washington Community High School and attended University of Iowa, before enlisting in the Army. After serving two years in occupied Germany, he returned, transferring to Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado, graduating with a degree in physical science - geology, and a minor in psychology. Gene worked in the uranium industry in different states and with diverse responsibilities. Gene met his wife, Marilyn Scott, at University, and married in 1954. They recently celebrated 64 years of marriage. They had four children, Christy Moore, Jene Yoder, Beth Gilleece, and David Yoder; ten grandkids and five great-grandkids. Gene loved his Lord which he served through his church. He was fervent believer in the importance and value of Sunday school education in developing life long faith. His hobbies included woodworking, visiting the high mountains and spending abundant time with his family. Gene set high standards for his loved ones on how to live your faith daily. Gene’s life was marked by his passions of faith, his love for his wife and family, and the beauty of Colorado. Memorial donations can be made to Messiah Lutheran Church. Service to be held at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 840 N. 11th Street, Grand Junction, CO, Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 1:00 p.m.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5A Death Notice - February 15, 2019
Gene F. Yoder, 84, Grand Junction, died Feb. 13, 2019, at Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Messiah Lutheran Church. He was a geologist land manager. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; two sons, Jene-Paul of Rifle and David of Aurora; two daughters, Christy Moore of Grand Junction and Beth Gilleece of Montrose; one brother, Carl of Leesburg, Florida; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions to the Lutheran Church and School of Messiah, 840 N. 11th St., Grand Junction 81501.
