Celebration of Life: Saturday, January 22, 2022, 10:00 A.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.
Donald L. Yates, 86 of Glenwood, Iowa passed away at his home in rural Glenwood, Iowa. He was born March 13, 1935 in Mills County, Iowa to Raymond Creel and Mabel Phylurah (Ross) Yates.
Don graduated from Tabor High School in 1953. He served in the Navy Seebees. Don was united in marriage to Jacklyn Ann Jinings on June 25, 1990 in Bellevue, Nebraska. He farmed and owned the Oasis restaurant for many years. Don enjoyed raising large gardens, fishing, working in his shop, attending sporting events and was a devoted supporter of Optimist Wrestling. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Preceding Don in passing were his parents, siblings Wendell, Darrell, Gary, Alene, Pat and Betty. Survivors include his loving wife Jackie Yates; children John (Denise) Yates; Rick Yates all of Glenwood, Iowa; Mike Yates of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Don A. Yates of Glenwood, Iowa; Jim Yates of North Richland Hills, Texas; Tim Yates of Glenwood, Iowa; Lisa Yates (Scott) Ertle of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Darrell (Michelle) Yates of Gig Harbor, Washington; step-daughter Denise Jens of Glenwood, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Carolyn Yates of Glenwood, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.
Interment to be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be directed to: Glenwood Lions Club or Silver City Fire & Rescue.
13 Condolences
So very sorry to learn of Don’s passing. He was a great friend to my parents and know he will be missed by all his family, thinking of special friends at this time.
It is with great sadness to lose such an icon in our family and community, however, Uncle Don deserves to be at peace and at rest. He was hardworking, generous, full of stories and laughter and always had a place for you in his garage and home. He will be deeply missed and will live forever in our hearts. Love you Uncle Don. Thank you for everything! ❤️😔
Sadness fills my heart with the passing of Uncle Don…
The Yates clan are together again… miss them all…
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was such a nice man! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family!
Rick, I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of mourning.
DeLynda Rees
Rick, my thoughts are with you an the boys. It’s nice to have many great childhood memories an beyond..
To the Yates Family:. So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and special thoughts. Cherish the great memories.
Our sympathy from LaVerne and Pam obrecht
So sorry for your loss I have known Don for years and he was a good friend, I always loved visiting with him when I came down to the farm.
Our Hearts and Prayers are with Don’s entire Family. Don was a Friend of all and now He is walking with the Good Lord in the Garden of Heaven.
My condolences to the family
I am so sorry to learn of Don’s passing.
I loved his peppery hamburgers at Oasis when my grandparents owned the store next door.
My thoughts and prayers are with Jackie and the entire Yates family.
Guys, so sorry….Prayers and thoughts for you all.
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