Joanna Ruth Yoder

Born November 28th 1924 in Everett, Washington, the daughter of the late Cornelius and Lena (Klien) Tanis. She was one of eight children. She married her beloved husband, Herbert Daniel Yoder, August 28th 1945, they remained happily married for 53 years until he went home to be with the Lord in March of 1999. Joanna was a lifetime home-maker.

She said that her proudest family moment was when her 4 children were born. She was a faithful member and attender of Parkside Bible Chapel for 90 years. Joanna accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ, as her personal Savior at the age of 10.

Joanna is preceded in death by her Parents, Cornelius and Lena Tanis; husband Herb; son Cornelius; and all of her siblings, Katherine, Carrie, Paul, John, Constance, James and Cornelius.

Joanna is survived by her daughter, Lois (Mike) McBride; her son Daniel Yoder and her son Kenneth (Karen) Yoder. She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

A memorial service is to be held at Evergreen Funeral Home at a future date yet to be announced. She will be buried next to her husband and son at Cypress Cemetery in Everett Washington.