Marion K. Yoder, 83, died Sept. 27, 2021, at his home in Goshen, Ind. He was born Jan. 4, 1938, to Ora M. and Grace (Smeltzer) Yoder in Goshen. 

He grew up in Shipshewana. He received a medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia in 1964 after completing his bachelor’s degree at Goshen College.

On June 20, 1964, he married Meredith Lambright in Goshen.

After completing an internship at Akron City Hospital in Ohio, he and Meredith served from 1965 to 1968 in Algeria with Mennonite Central Committee. When returning to Goshen he joined High Park Physicians for two years, then went to Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio to complete a residency in pediatrics. In 1972 he began a solo practice in pediatrics until 2003, serving the Goshen community. After retirement from full-time practice, he did medical locums for five years around the country and short terms in Ecuador and China.

He had a kind and compassionate soul, which gained him respect and admiration of colleagues, patients, friends and family. He had a deep faith and was active in helping start two churches in which he was a charter member.

His interests were history, especially World War II, travel (over 60 countries) and woodturning with his friends. Saving a piece of history, he made banks from post office doors. He and Meredith wintered in Arizona for 15 years, where many hours were spent hiking and woodturning.

Survivors include his wife, Meredith; three sons, Andre’ (Lori) Yoder of Middlebury, Marcel (Debora) Yoder of Springfield, Ill., and Cordell (Jackie) Yoder of Clarkston, Mich.; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three siblings, Janet, Leon and Elaine Yoder.

Memorial services were held at Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship. A private burial took place at Miller 8 Square Cemetery in Goshen.