Clara Highsmith Yoder, age 93, of Newark, Delaware, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at sunrise on the day of a super moon. Clara was born in Shoals Junction, South Carolina on April 24, 1924 to the late Thomas and Eliza Highsmith. Clara served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1954.Continue Reading
Clara Highsmith Yoder, age 93, of Newark, Delaware, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at sunrise on the day of a super moon. Clara was born in Shoals Junction, South Carolina on April 24, 1924 to the late Thomas and Eliza Highsmith.
Clara served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1954. She was a member of Newark United Methodist Church and volunteered at the Newark Senior Center.
Clara was an avid fisherwoman and outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed watching wildlife and spent many hours fishing on Sunset Lake. She had a strong love for her many friends and neighbors in Brookside Park.
She is survived by her five children: Roy G. Yoder and his wife, Julie Buffaloe of Durham, NC, Heidi Menasco and her husband, Timothy of Middletown, DE; Clyde Edwards Yoder, Jr. of Newark, DE, Gibson C. Yoder and his wife, Dianna of Middletown, DE, Eugene D. Yoder and his wife, Jeanette of San Mateo, CA; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Clyde Edwards Yoder, Sr.
A Celebration of Clara’s life will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Newark United Methodist Church, with parking at 62 East Delaware Ave, Newark, DE 19711. Family and friends may begin visiting at 10 am, burial will follow at Newark Cemetery in Newark, DE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to “Newark Senior Center” and sent in care of R.T. Foard and Jones Funeral Home, 122 West Main Street, Newark, DE 19711.
Susan Kemer
left a message on December 18, 2017:
My sincere condolences to her family.
left a message on December 8, 2017:
It is with a very heavy heart that i write this and i want to say condolences to all the family at this most difficult time. Clara was one of the sweetest and most genuine people i have ever met and i am honored to be able to call her my surrogate Mom!!. The memories of the Brookside days will never fade from my memories and the years growing up with the Yoder's are some of the very best of my entire life. She will be missed but never forgotten. She will live on in all our hearts, God bless!! Love always, Kevin & Diane and family.
Blair Keene
left a message on December 8, 2017:
Gibby and Family, " You are in our thoughts." Blair and Pam
Jack Mary Harmon
left a message on December 7, 2017:
To the Yoder Family; We are so sorry for your loss of your mom. We never met her but got to know her through the many posts on FB. How truly wonderful to have those special memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this difficult time. Jack and Mary Harmon and Family. ❤
Tony Jones
left a message on December 7, 2017:
Roy and family, please accept my condolences for the loss of your mother. She was a great chaperone all those years at Brookside Elementary. May God grant you peace and serenity at this time of sorrow. Sincerely,
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Judy Greenplate
left a message on December 6, 2017:
Clara was a dear friend and next door neighbor in Brookside. She would always call my mother on her birthday which was yesterday Dec 5th, and always had a joke for her. My mother Julia Bellman will miss her very much.The Bellman family sends our heartfelt condolences to the Yoder family. We will never forget Clara.
Sandy Zimmerman
left a message on December 6, 2017:
To the Yoder Family: I am so sorry for the loss of a special, fun, smiling lady that I have greatly become close to over the years at her place of residency. She always had that infectious smile and just was so kind hearted. I will miss her walks around the garden and bringing me cherry tomatoes and Jose hot peppers. Watching her play Wi Bowling and scoring above 220 game. I will really miss her and seeing her loving care family. RIP my friend. Heaven has gained another ANGEL. XOXOXOXOX
John Verucci
left a message on December 6, 2017:
so sorry for your loss. Condolences to Gibson and family.
cherie loomis
left a message on December 6, 2017:
God Bless GaGA!
Marjorie Donovan
left a message on December 6, 2017:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lewis & Marjorie Donovan
Lewis & Marjorie Donovan
Robin James
left a message on December 6, 2017:
My thoughts and prayers are with the Yoder Family. I enjoyed the many stories about Clara, from her daughter Heidi. May you rest in peace and fly with the angels now, Clara.
Gibson Yoder
left a message on December 6, 2017:
I will try my best to continue to honor your legacy and traditions of grace, manners and kindness afforded onto all others.
My heart is bruised I can not keep you here yet my soul realizes you are in the care of he that knows all and our earthly measures can not compare. Thanks for being my mom.
My heart is bruised I can not keep you here yet my soul realizes you are in the care of he that knows all and our earthly measures can not compare. Thanks for being my mom.
Linda Bernhardt
left a message on December 6, 2017:
Miss Clara you will be SO missed. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our lives.
Stan Sutkowski
left a message on December 5, 2017:
Clara sounds like such a good,kind woman. We know you will miss her greatly. Many thoughts& prayers are with you & your family.
Judy & Vic DiRienzo
left a message on December 5, 2017:
God Bless this amazing lady.......RIP dear Clara. Your lovely smile and entertaining stories will be missed. Our condolences to the Yoder family at this very sad time.
Kevin Haley
left a message on December 5, 2017:
Sorry that I won't be able to be there on Friday, but I'll definitely be thinking of her and your family at that time. I always enjoyed seeing her and Clyde out on the lake almost every time we were there. There's an empty spot in the heart of Sunset Lake now.
Rob Shay
left a message on December 5, 2017:
RIP GaGa
Tim Menasco
left a message on December 5, 2017:
I've known Clara for over 37 years, and am a better person for it. Always positive, always loving and always full of stories- all with a beautiful southern accent! I will certainly miss you Gaga, you are one-of-a-kind!
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Susan Kemer
left a message on December 18, 2017:
My sincere condolences to her family.
left a message on December 8, 2017:
It is with a very heavy heart that i write this and i want to say condolences to all the family at this most difficult time. Clara was one of the sweetest and most genuine people i have ever met and i am honored to be able to call her my surrogate Mom!!. The memories of the Brookside days will never fade from my memories and the years growing up with the Yoder's are some of the very best of my entire life. She will be missed but never forgotten. She will live on in all our hearts, God bless!! Love always, Kevin & Diane and family.
Blair Keene
left a message on December 8, 2017:
Gibby and Family, " You are in our thoughts." Blair and Pam
Jack Mary Harmon
left a message on December 7, 2017:
To the Yoder Family; We are so sorry for your loss of your mom. We never met her but got to know her through the many posts on FB. How truly wonderful to have those special memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this difficult time. Jack and Mary Harmon and Family. ❤
Tony Jones
left a message on December 7, 2017:
Roy and family, please accept my condolences for the loss of your mother. She was a great chaperone all those years at Brookside Elementary. May God grant you peace and serenity at this time of sorrow. Sincerely,
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Judy Greenplate
left a message on December 6, 2017:
Clara was a dear friend and next door neighbor in Brookside. She would always call my mother on her birthday which was yesterday Dec 5th, and always had a joke for her. My mother Julia Bellman will miss her very much.The Bellman family sends our heartfelt condolences to the Yoder family. We will never forget Clara.
Sandy Zimmerman
left a message on December 6, 2017:
To the Yoder Family: I am so sorry for the loss of a special, fun, smiling lady that I have greatly become close to over the years at her place of residency. She always had that infectious smile and just was so kind hearted. I will miss her walks around the garden and bringing me cherry tomatoes and Jose hot peppers. Watching her play Wi Bowling and scoring above 220 game. I will really miss her and seeing her loving care family. RIP my friend. Heaven has gained another ANGEL. XOXOXOXOX
John Verucci
left a message on December 6, 2017:
so sorry for your loss. Condolences to Gibson and family.
cherie loomis
left a message on December 6, 2017:
God Bless GaGA!
Marjorie Donovan
left a message on December 6, 2017:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lewis & Marjorie Donovan
Lewis & Marjorie Donovan
Robin James
left a message on December 6, 2017:
My thoughts and prayers are with the Yoder Family. I enjoyed the many stories about Clara, from her daughter Heidi. May you rest in peace and fly with the angels now, Clara.
Gibson Yoder
left a message on December 6, 2017:
I will try my best to continue to honor your legacy and traditions of grace, manners and kindness afforded onto all others.
My heart is bruised I can not keep you here yet my soul realizes you are in the care of he that knows all and our earthly measures can not compare. Thanks for being my mom.
My heart is bruised I can not keep you here yet my soul realizes you are in the care of he that knows all and our earthly measures can not compare. Thanks for being my mom.
Linda Bernhardt
left a message on December 6, 2017:
Miss Clara you will be SO missed. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our lives.
Stan Sutkowski
left a message on December 5, 2017:
Clara sounds like such a good,kind woman. We know you will miss her greatly. Many thoughts& prayers are with you & your family.
Judy & Vic DiRienzo
left a message on December 5, 2017:
God Bless this amazing lady.......RIP dear Clara. Your lovely smile and entertaining stories will be missed. Our condolences to the Yoder family at this very sad time.
Kevin Haley
left a message on December 5, 2017:
Sorry that I won't be able to be there on Friday, but I'll definitely be thinking of her and your family at that time. I always enjoyed seeing her and Clyde out on the lake almost every time we were there. There's an empty spot in the heart of Sunset Lake now.
Rob Shay
left a message on December 5, 2017:
RIP GaGa
Tim Menasco
left a message on December 5, 2017:
I've known Clara for over 37 years, and am a better person for it. Always positive, always loving and always full of stories- all with a beautiful southern accent! I will certainly miss you Gaga, you are one-of-a-kind!
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