Cora Isabella Gingrich

1907 - 2000  (92 years)

• Name	Cora Isabella Gingrich
  Born	9 Jun 1907	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Female
  Name	Cora Isabella Groh
  Residence	1911	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Mennonite
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-386773
  Died	9 Jan 2000	Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 4]
  Buried	Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  Person ID	I386773	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Enoch S. Gingrich,   b. 8 Mar 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 15 Jun 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 90 years)
  Mother	Rebecca Witmer,   b. 8 Nov 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 26 May 1967, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 91 years)
  Married	29 Dec 1896	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5, 6]
  Family ID	F5401	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Rev. Harold David Groh,   b. 22 Nov 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 21 Sep 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 80 years)
  Married	29 Jun 1929	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F261938	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  GROH, Cora (Gingrich) Peacefully, at Fairview Mennonite Home, on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in her 93rd year. Cora, beloved wife of Harold, who predeceased her on September 17, 1981. Cora was born June 9, 1907, the middle of 12 children of Enoch Gingrich and Rebecca (Witmer). She grew up on the old Sherk farm, near the Pioneer Tower. An older brother, Cecil and three younger brothers, Arthur and his wife Marie, Clayton, Wayne and his wife Justine survive her. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Mildred Groh of Ottawa. Loving mother of David and Mary of Iowa, Mary Groh of Scarborough, Ruth and George Wiens of Kingston, Elizabeth and Rudy of Kitchener, John and Arlene of Waterloo and Deborah Groh and Stephen Bishop of Toronto. Cora leaves 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Cora was predeceased by two daughters, Eleanor and Joan and by a son-in-law, Glen Rudy. Mrs. Groh was a school teacher and pursued this profession both before and several times during her marriage. Cora and Harold married on June 29, 1929 and settled in Kingston, where their first child was born. Harold's subsequent activities as a minister, school teacher and administrator took them to Toronto, Chatham, Vineland, London, England and various places in Waterloo County. On retirement, they settled in Kitchener and attended First Mennonite Church. Cora is remembered by many people associated with the Toronto Mennonite Mission, by former teachers and students at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, by members of the Wanner and Bloomingdale Mennonite Churches, international students and colleges associated with the London Mennonite Centre and many others privileged to meet her during her active life. Cora's family would like to thank, Fairview Mennonite Home, for providing 20 years of excellent care. The faintly will receive friends at the Fairview Mennonite Home, on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.in. Following a private committal service, a memorial service will be held at First Mennonite Church on Wednesday. Jan. 12, 2000 at 2: 30 p.m. The Record 10 Jan 2000 pg B3 ______________________ Groh.- Cora Gingrich, 92, Cambridge, Ont., died Jan. 9. Spouse: Harold Groh (deceased). Parents: Enoch and Rebecca Witmer Gingrich (deceased). Survivors: children David, Mary, Ruth Wiens, Elizabeth Rudy, John, Deborah; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 12 at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. The Mennonite, February 8, 2000, pages 12-13, Vol. 3, No. 6.

  
  

• Sources

  [S272] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1911, Div. 7 Page 12. [S789] News - the Mennonite, Death Notice of Cora Isabel Gingrich - February 8, 2000, pages 12-13, Vol. 3, No. 6. [S2858] z Vit - ON - Birth Registration, Birth Certificate 047914 (1907). Name:Cora Isabella Gingerich Date of Birth:9 Jun 1907 Gender:Female Birth Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Father's name:Enoch Gingerich Mother's name:Rebecca Witmer [S2588] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Wanner Cemetery Internet Link. GROH/ Rev. Harold D. GROH/ 1900-1981/ his wife/ Cora I. GINGRICH/ 1907-2000/ I am the resurrection and the life/ [S8] News - Gospel Herald, August 1, 1961. Obituary of Enoch Gingerich [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 14638-97. Enoch GINGRICH, 25, farmer, Waterloo twp., same, s/o Jacob & Elizabeth, married Rebecca WITMER, 21, Wilmot twp., Waterloo twp., d/o Isaac & Leah, witn: Dilman GINGRICH & Leah WITMER, both of Waterloo twp., 29 Dec 1896 at Wilmot twp (Mennonite) [S2488] aaa Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 024113 (1929).

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 9 Jun 1907 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 29 Jun 1929 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 9 Jan 2000 - Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth