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Jun 28th, 1932 - Jan 7th, 2014Funeral: 5:00 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 4-5 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Ivan Dale Yates, age 81, of Flora, IL passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.
Ivan was born June 28, 1932 in Rinard, IL to Percy Glenn and Beulah (Gloyd) Yates. He married Velma “Sue” (Birkes) Yates on May 24, 1951 at the Baptist Church in Lawrenceville and they shared 62 years of marriage. Ivan worked 32 years for the City of Flora, last serving as chief operator for the wastewater treatment facility. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was an active member of Flora American Legion Post #14, acting as commander for 3 years and currently as secretary/treasurer. Ivan also served the community for almost 20 years as part of the Flora Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed camping, bowling, walking his dog “Ali”, and spending time with the grandkids and attending their ballgames.
He is survived by his wife: Sue Yates of Flora; daughter: Lana Yates Forsythe of Decatur; son: Bradley (Schiela) Yates of Flora; brother: Harlan (Wilma) Yates of Fairfield; 6 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and numerous step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter (Marsha Renee Yates), his father-in-law and mother-in-law (Floyd and Cora Birkes), and his beloved Yorkie “Ali”.
A funeral service for Ivan Yates will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with visitation from 4-5 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be privately held in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Memorial donations in Ivan’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will be received at the funeral home.
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I will miss you grandpa. You will be loved forever, and I know I will see you again someday.
Sue: I am so sorry to hear of Ivan's passing he was such a nice man. God Bless. Cindy Huff (Paul's Auctions)
Sorry for your loss, he will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue, Lana, Brad, and family...I was so saddened to hear of Ivan's passing. He was such a nice and kind man. My deepest condolences to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear that Ivan has passed on. Let the memories of your life with him help you thru this time . God is there to comfort you. HE promises us that. He was always so friendly to me. I was proud to have known him.
Sue, We are so sorry to hear of Ivans passing we will keep you and your family in our prayers
Sympathy is extended to the family. Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss . You are both special to me !! Be thinking of you !!
Ivan you were a great neighbor and friend. We will miss that. May God Bless your family in this difficult time.
Ivan was a dedicated employee for the City of Flora and a very good friend to the people he worked with. I will miss him.
My thoughts and prayers goes to the family
SUE, WE'RE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Dear Sue, Lana, Michael, TJ, Steven, Colin and Family, Our thought's and prayers are with you. We hope time will bring you comfort and healing. With Sympathy, George and Joann Forsythe
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family in your time of need.
Ivan was such a kind man. & Such a good friend to my grandparents! He will be missed by so many! Ivan's Family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers and Sympathy for the family.
So sorry to hear of this untimely passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With heavy heart I write this. The loss of a husband , a father,a grandfather and great grandfather, a brother, a dear friend has marked the day. This day and this loss will never be forgotten. Within this loss is also a life time of memories, love and laughter. Carry these with a smile when you remember.
Thinking of you at this time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Lana - My heart is with you and your family in this time. I pray that God has already given each of you a peace and a comfort in knowing that he is in a good place. Just remember all the good times you shared with your Father and all the love he gave you throughout the years. He is not gone. He will live in your heart forever! With Love Angie
My thoughts and Prayers go out to all The Family,
So sorry to hear of Ivan's passing. We are thinking of you all. Ivan was such a great man, friend, and neighbor. He will be missed.
Aunt Sue I cant come but I will be thinking of you, so sorry for your loss, hugs from Ohio, Lisa Birkes
I was so sad hearing this terrible news.. had just spoken to Ivan the day before about a yorkie,, God has his reason for taking this wonderful man ..he will be missed by so very many,,, May God bless you all,,, He is in Gods hands now and we will all have our great memories..
thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Sue & Family. So saddened to hear of Ivan's passing. Please know we are thinking of you. Ivan was such a great man, he will be missed. With love, The Abner & Pietz families.
You were a great neighbor and friend. We will miss seeing you and your dog walk by the house. May God Bless your family in there time of loss.
Sue and Family so sorry to hear about the passing of Ivan. he was a great person and we know you will miss him dearly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue and family, we are so sorry to hear of Ivan's death. We are praying for God to give you strength and courage as you go through this journey. God bless you all.
Sue, Lana, Brad and families, Extending our sympathy to all of you on your loss and pray for God to give each of you His Love and Peace.
Sorry for your loss. Ivan was a great person. May God be with you. Love and Blessings to you and yours.
Sue and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ivan’s passing. I have always remembered him coming to Sparton’s to pick you up. I know Ivan will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Donna Jo
Sue and family, we were so sorry to hear about Ivan. We know that he will be sadly missed by many!!
I am very sorryto hear about your loss. I hope you are all doing well. Please tell Harlan and Wilma I think of them often also. God Bless You Always. M.J.
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