Ivan B. Hurst

Ivan B. Hurst, 84, of Ephrata, passed away on August 23, 2024 in his residence.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Frank M. and Esther K. (Burkholder) Hurst.

He was the husband of the late Mary O. (Martin) Hurst, with whom he married on October 28, 1961 and shared sixty years of marriage, until the time of her passing on March 25, 2022.

He was a minister of Martindale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference) and was a retired farmer.

He is survived by six children: Frank M. husband of Anna Susan (Martin) Hurst of Lebanon, Esther M. wife of Myron R. Nolt of Lititz, Ivan M. Husband of Sarah Jane (Weaver) Hurst of Ephrata, John M. husband of Miriam S. (Zimmerman) Hurst of Mertztown, Earl M. husband of Eunice B. (Weaver) Hurst of Ephrata and Marlene M. wife of Randy Z. Shirk of Denver. Also surviving are 37 grandchildren, 99 great grandchildren and brother-in-law, John K. Martin.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Roseanne Hurst and siblings: Lizzie, David, John, Noah, Paul, Frank, Emma, Katie, Lydia, Mary, Esther and Alta.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Martindale Mennonite Church, 905 Martindale Road, Ephrata PA 17522 with Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will be held in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Road, Ephrata PA 17522.

Kindly omit flowers.

Eckenroth Home for Funerals is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.