Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Carson Menno Moyer

Male 1926 - 2008  (81 years)


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  • Name Carson Menno Moyer 
    Born 3 May 1926  Vineland Station, Lincoln Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-186163 
    Died 14 Feb 2008  [1
    Buried Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I186163  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Menno Cressman Moyer,   b. 26 Jun 1901, , Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Aug 1965, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Mother Maggie Snyder,   b. 11 Jan 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Dec 1996, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 94 years) 
    Married 4 Mar 1925  Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F11296  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Dr. Ellen Martin 
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F53345  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • CARSON MENNO MOYER 1926 - 2008 Passed away, suddenly at his home on February 14, 2008 at the age of 81 years. Cherished husband of Ellen Moyer (nee Martin). Beloved father of Keith Moyer and his wife Bev Klassen, John Moyer and his wife Kathleen Cleland Moyer, Susan Moyer, and Becky Huber and her husband Roland. Loving grandfather of Jenna, Dana, Luke, Jonathan, Joel, Katrina, Talina, Stephanie, Dylan and Justin. Carson is survived by his brother, David Moyer and his wife Yvonne; his sister, Joan Moyer; his brother, Jim Moyer and his wife Beth and his sister-in-law, Eleanor Moyer. Sadly missed by Ellen's family, Florence Wideman, Viola and George Wallace, Lloyd Martin, Laura and Milo Shantz and Abner and Shirley Martin, as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Menno and Maggie Moyer (nee Snyder) and his brother, Blake Moyer. Carson was born in Vineland, Ont. in 1926. Much of his life was devoted to the work of the church, as a missionary in Ghana, a buyer and consultant for the Christian education department at Provident Bookstore, and a member of the Mennonite Historical Society. Carson was also a fruit grower and a friendly face at the Farmer's Market to many people in his semi-retirement. He also enjoyed wood working, travelling with his wife and time spent with his grandchildren and church friends. Friends are invited to share their memories of Carson with his family at Mannheim Mennonite Church, 1521 Bleams Road in Mannheim on Sunday, February 17, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Monday, February 18, 2008 from 1-1: 45 p.m. followed by the funeral service to celebrate Carson's life and faith at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ruth Anne Laverty officiating. Interment will follow in the Mannheim Mennonite Church Cemetery, Mannheim. Following the committal service, friends are invited to join the family back in the Church for refreshments and a time to visit. Condolences for the family and donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or to the Mannheim Mennonite Church can be arranged through the funeral home - 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Carson, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

      THE RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Feb. 16, 2008

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24665146.

    2. [S721] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 20644 (1925), Moyer-Snyder.
      Menno Cressmen Moyer farmer of Clinton Twp. Birth Place: Canada Age: 23 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902 Father Name: James Moger Mother Name: Nancy Cressman Spouse Name: Maggie Snyder residence of Hespeler Spouse's Age: 23 Spouse Birth Place: Hespeler; Ont Spouse Father Name: Len Snyder Spouse Mother Name: Sarah S Keist Marriage Date: 4 Mar 1925 Marriage County: Waterloo , Hespeler

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 3 May 1926 - Vineland Station, Lincoln Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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