Iva Edith Troyer

Troyer, Iva Edith, daughter of the late Daniel A. and Lizzie (Yoder) Miller, was born in McPherson Co., Kans., Feb. 1, 1899; departed this life July 6, 1958; aged 59 y. 5 m. 5 d. On Dec. 21, 1917, she was married to Sam J. Troyer, who preceded her in death.

In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour, uniting with the West Liberty Church, near McPherson. On coming to Harper, Kans., in 1930, she united with the Pleasant Valley Church, remaining a faithful member to the end.

Surviving are 4 children (Mervin, Maurine-Mrs. Vernon Zimmerman, Wilbur, and Wilma-Mrs. Alvin Mast, all of Harper), 4 brothers (Sam D., Nampa, Idaho; Roy, Wellman, Iowa; Christ E., Linville, Va.; and V. David, Kalona, Iowa), 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Helmuth, Harrisonville, Mo.; Mrs. Barbara Zink, Inman, Kans.; and Nora-Mrs. Roy Troyer, Hesston, Kans.), and 12 grandchildren.

Services at the Pleasant Valley Church, July 8, were in charge of Waldo E. Miler and M. M. Troyer, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, July 29, 1958 ­ page 722, 723

Obituary provided by FAG contributer Marlee (#46837470), October 08, 2008.