John David Blosser
John David Blosser, Beloved husband of Sylvia Elizabeth (Hostetler) was born on Oct. 2, 1927 to Joe and Katie (Hostetler) Blosser at Shelbyville, IL. He passed away on Jan. 10, 2018 at his home near Halfway, MO at the age of 90 years, 3 months, and 8 days from complications of Parkinsons and old age.
He accepted Christ as his Saviour and was baptized in his youth, being a faithful member of the Pleasant View Amish Mennonite Church until his death.
On March 23, 1958 he was united in marriage to Sylvia Elizabeth Hostetler, daughter of Ora and Bessie Hostetler, sharing the joys and sorrows of married life for almost 60 years. This union was blessed with 9 children. 6 sons and 3 daughters, Warren and wife Linda, Halfway, MO, Dennis and wife Ella Mae, Buffalo, MO, Dave and wife Rita, Halfway, MO, Nathan and wife Elaine, Buffalo, MO, Katie and husband Gaylord Hostetler, Buffalo, MO, Rachel and husband Laurence Miller, Miller, MO, John and wife Alice, Buffalo, MO, Jeremy and wife Arlene, Halfway, MO, Janae and husband Jeff Hostetler, Everton, MO. Also surviving are 75 grandchildren, and 95 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, Paul Jacob and wife Wanda, Halfway, MO, and Ernest, Tampico, IL.
He was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren, Nolan, Jevon, and Jaxon. 1 great grandchild, Jodi. Parents, Joe and Katie. 1 sister, Dorothy Ellen and husband Olan Swartzentruber, and one sister-in-law Ruth, Mrs. Ernest Blosser.
On Dec. 15, 2017 he was taken to the hospital with a broken hip. After several days of being in the hospital he came home, being in a hospital bed since.
His wife and children all lovingly cared for him day and night till his going home. Grandpa was much concerned about the spiritual welfare of his dear family, and that they keep the faith of our Fathers. When giving testimony in church he nearly always said we must be “Doers of the word and not hearers only.”
Although we weep, we grieve not as those who have no hope, looking forward to a glad reunion in heaven.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks for the prayers, sympathy, and help during this time of sorrow.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Pleasant View Amish Mennonite Church, Buffalo MO. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Amish Mennonite Cemetery.