Jonathan B. Yule

Lake Luzerne Jonathan B. Yule, of Allison Drive, died Sunday morning, June 1, 2008 at his home, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 60. Born on April 13, 1948 in Mount Vernon, N.Y., he was an area resident since 1992 and son of the late Arthur and Laura (Hoyt) Yule. Jon was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam, where he earned a Purple Heart and various other service medals. Before settling in Lake Luzerne, he traveled to various rural areas of the U.S., living and working in New Hampshire, Vermont, Oregon and Washington as well as Long Island and upstate N.Y. Jon was a carpenter by trade, with many craft skills including photography and leatherwork. After moving to Lake Luzerne, Jon became an enthusiastic fisherman and enjoyed fishing trips to many Adirondack Lakes and ponds, especially Jabe Pond and his own secret "honey hole." Jon is survived by local Lake Luzerne family members: Melissa, his sister, Dan, Lea and Christine Simon, as well as a brother, Jeff Yule and wife, Ronnie; and his sister, Candace Hamilton, of Long Island and their families. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at High Peaks Hospice for their knowledge and support. Services will be private, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Jonathan's memory to High Peaks Hospice, 667 Bay Road, Suite 1, Queensbury, NY 12804. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brewer Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Church St, Lake Luzerne, NY.