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

Iona May Meyer

Female 1912 - 2009  (97 years)


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  • Name Iona May Meyer 
    Born 7 Mar 1912  Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Name Iona May Horst 
    Eby ID Number 00058-3920.1002 
    Died 22 Jul 2009  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I76656  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father John B. Meyer,   b. 20 Mar 1864, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Oct 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Mother Leah Gascho,   b. 1875,   d. 1958  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 8 Oct 1895  [3
    Family ID F28623  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Lorne Horst,   b. 1909,   d. 13 Apr 2001, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years) 
    Children 
     1. Douglas John Horst
     2. Marlene May Horst
     3. Dennis Lorne Horst
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F42591  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • HORST, Iona May (Meyer) - Passed away peacefully, after a short illness, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on July 22, 2009. Iona was born 97 years ago March 7, 1912 in Zurich, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Lorne Horst who predeceased her April 13, 2001. Loving mother of Dennis Lorne Horst and his wife Arlene of Florida, Marlene May (Horst) and her husband Nathan Gingerich of Baden. Remembered by her daughter-in-law, Nelda Horst of Kitchener. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Diane (Rob), Darlene (Rick), Darrin (Collette) all of Florida, Cheryl (John), Scott (Colleen), Doug (Bonnie), Bradley (Karen) all of Ontario, Cindy and Jonathan both of Calgary and her 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Iona was predeceased by three brothers, Emmanuel Meyer, Jake Meyer, John Meyer and her sister, Pearl (Meyer) Brock. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Iona was predeceased by her parents, John and Leah (Gascho) Meyer; son, Douglas John Horst; grandson, Donald Lorne Horst; and granddaughter, Charlotte Elizabeth Kenkel. Iona was a lifelong member at First Mennonite Church in Kitchener where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School, leading girls clubs and WMSA Sewing Circle. She worked at many jobs throughout her life but the one she talked about the most was her job at Smiles and Chuckles Candy Factory. Up until a couple of weeks ago, mother was still entertaining caregivers and visitors with her mouth organ medleys which she was used to doing with her husband Lorne. Iona was also an artist and her paintings of scenery and flowers will be enjoyed by family, for years to come. A book has been compiled of all her paintings and will be on view at the funeral home. To celebrate Iona's life, friends and relatives are invited to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Monday, July 27, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The casket will be open at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Everyone is invited with Iona's family to join them in the church basement for a time of refreshments and fellowship following the interment in First Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to First Mennonite Church.


      Waterloo Region Record 23 Jul 2009

  • Sources 
    1. [S47] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - First Mennonite CC#4507 Internet link First Mennonite Cemetery online.
      Horst / Lorne Horst / 1909- / Iona M. Meyer / 1912- / Because He lives / we too shall live

    2. [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of Iona May Meyer Horst - 23 Jul 2009.

    3. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of John Meyer Sr. - November 23, 1954-page 1126, 1127.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 7 Mar 1912 - Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 22 Jul 2009 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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