Terry Yoder

February 25, 1963 - July 13, 2018

Terrance Lynn “Terry” Yoder, age 55, of Gravois Mills, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, in his home. He was born February 25, 1963, in Sarasota, Florida, a son of Raymond Edward and Martha Lou (Slabaugh) Yoder, brother to Tamera “Tammy” (Yoder) Loganbill. Terry was raised in Sarasota, Florida and at the age of eleven moved to Stover, Missouri, alongside his parents and sister, Tammy. Then, later moved to Versailles, Missouri, where he graduated from in 1981. On June 2, 1984, at Mt Zion Mennonite Church in Versailles, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Sheila Janine Moore. Together they shared thirty-four years of marriage, four children and six grandchildren. He worked at Moore’s Lumber and later started doing construction with his father, Ray, for fifteen years. Terry and Sheila owned and operated Western Hills Motel for ten years. He worked at Gates Corporation in Versailles from 2005-2016. He then retired to travel the United States alongside his wife Sheila and their pup Sissy. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling, fishing and hunting. Terry never hesitated to lend a helping hand, never knew a stranger and always led with a contagious smile. Most of all, he treasured time spent with his family. Survivors include his wife, Sheila Yoder of the home; two sons, Justin Yoder and wife Sierra of Versailles, Missouri and Cory Yoder and significant other Lea Humphrey of Newport, North Carolina; two daughters, Emily Ryder and husband Lonny of Versailles, Missouri and Becca Yoder and significant other, Winston Parker of Clearwater, Florida; five grandchildren, Jaxon, Kinley, Brooks, Luke and Trinity; a much anticipated new granddaughter, Emma Louise; his parents Ray and Martha Yoder of Versailles, Missouri; sister Tammy Loganbill and husband Matt of Versailles, Missouri and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Kimberly Dawn Yoder. Services will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00pm, Tuesday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the family. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.