Wayne Willis Yoder

Wayne Willis Yoder died Friday, January 16, 2015 at the age of 84 in Tualatin, Oregon Born September 8, 1930 in Hubbard, Oregon to Willis and Edith Yoder, he was preceded in death in 2007 by his wife of 54 years, Rosella. He is survived by his wife Kathleen, children; Carol and Greg Dyke, Rod and Charis Yoder, Dan and Danielle Yoder, Teresa and Derek Gillespie, step-daughters, Cindy and Dan DeMoss, and Wendy White. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wayne graduated from Canby Union High School in 1948. He was a3rd generation onion set farmer. A volunteer firefighter for Aurora Fire District for 62 years, 18 of those he was the Fire Chief. He was amember of various antique clubs. The first President of the Aurora Historical SWociety, his passion was local history. Wayne enjoyed collecting antique cars, phonographs, John deere tractors, gas engines, calendar clocks, drag saws and items of local history. He especially enjoyed giving guided tours of his collection. Memorial contributions may be made to John Deere Vintage Machinery Museum, Branch 15 Dragsaw Museum, District 63 Firefighters. Viewing is available at Canby Funeral Chapel from 10-5:00 PM, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (January 21-23). There is a Memorial Service for Wayne on Saturday, January 24th, 2015 at 1:00 PM at New Life Four-Square Church in Canby, Oregon. A reception will follow the service. Wayne is being interred at Hopewell Cemetery located next to Hopewell Mennonite Church south of Canby and east of Hubbard, Oregon. Arrangements entrusted to Canby Funeral Chapel. www.canbymolallafuneralchapel.com