Delmar D. Yates

Delmar Yates Obituary

Yates, Delmar D.
90, of Chandler, AZ passed away on March 16, 2011. He was born March 27th, 1920 in East St. Louis, IL. He was a decorated WWII veteran who retired from military service in 1965. He is survived by his sons Douglas and Michael and his daughter Susan Roush. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. His remains, along with his wife Rosemary's, will be laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Cave Creek. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 1, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Delmar Yates

8 Entries

Teri and Bob Bitler

April 15, 2011

Dear Doug, Susan, and family,
Both Bob and I were shocked to hear of your dad's passing. I believe just last week I was telling someone about your dad--how he was still going strong at his age, about his military service, and his quiet strength. This is a tough time; on his birthday, Father's Day, Christmas, and other holidays you will surely miss him. We pray you will gain some comfort that his physical pain is gone and he enjoying eternity with our Lord, your mother, and all the saints who have gone before us.

God bless and comfort you!

April 11, 2011

Delmar,
I know we did not know each other real well, and at first your were not too crazy about Douglas and I getting married, but I feel that after we got to know each other a bit, you must have realized how much I love your son. I'm sorry for being so shy but am happy to have gotten to know your very charitable side and enjoyed a D-backs game with you (Charge It!) I'm sorry I did not get to know your wife, Rosemary, I believe from what Douglas has told me she was a wonderful mother and I thank you both for giving me such a wonderful husband. I thank you for all you did for the U.S. during your military service. I pray you rest in peace,
Love,
Christine Yates

Tiffany Roush

April 11, 2011

I miss you so much grandpa. Its still hard to accept the fact that your gone. You were a important part of our family and we will miss you so much. You did so many great things for the U.S. as well as our family. We will never forget you, say hi to grandma for me.

April 10, 2011

My grandfather,delmar yates was generous and loving man.He fought for our country in the world war 2.He earned many medals when he was in the army.After the army he went to work for honeywell.He lost his wife9my grandmother)about 13 years ago. He was a devoted grandfather.Theres so many memories i have of him.When i was a kid my sister and i stayed almost every weekend at my grandpa and grandma's house because they would spoil us.Iremember hes the one who taught me how to play the card game solitarie.Even though we didnt have a big family he tried to arrange where we all could be together for Thanksgiving and Christmas.For like a year i moved in with him and my mom and there was many times my four year old son and him would sit at the table drawing with a highlighter and pencil.Those two got really close while i was living there.My grandafather helped me out in so many ways and i apperciate all that he has done for me.I feel like hes still here but i know hes not.I do know hes up in heaven with with his wife watching down on me.Well i will see both of them later in life.I love and miss both of you so much. love your granddaughter,april yates

April 9, 2011

Susan Roush

April 9, 2011

My dad Delmar was a very special man he fought for the freedom of all americans in world war 11.He was a kind man who tried to help as many people that he could not only with his family but he also donated money to numerous charities and organizations.I took care of my father the last eight years in which time we grew very very close .He really didnt ask for much in the last few years of his life he just wanted to play yahtzee[his favorite game]and he loved to watch Lawrence Welk on saturday nights and he would sing along with some of his favorite songs on sunday nights we would watch army wives together on lifetime channel he also loved to watch his Arizona diamondbacks and his Phoenix suns he was also a fan of St Louis Cardinals that was where he was born March 27 1920.Dad you had a long and fulfilling life you have seen alot of the world and accomplished alot in your lifetime you almost made it to your 91st birthday but god knew your body wouldnt make it another 11 days here on earth he didnt want you to suffer any longer he knew the last 2 weeks of your life your body had been through more than anybody should have to have gone thru at your age .god came and took you to heaven to be together again with mom she has been waiting 13 long years to see you again she will be so happy tell her i love and miss her .I will meet you both in heaven one day and we can be a family again .Love you forever and ever until we meet again .PS we had chocalate cake and sang for you on your birthday i know you were watching us .Love your daughter Susan

Susan Roush

April 9, 2011

Dad i miss u so so much. I miss taking care of you.Playing yahtzee,cooking your meals,buying your groceries.I know that you are no longer in pain,and that you are with mom now and one day i will be with the both of you again.I will always love you two.Love your daughter Susan

Susie McGuire

April 4, 2011

From the first time I met Delmar at the casino I had an instant fondness for him. He was such a special,kind and lovnig man and I will always have a special memory of him.

May you find peace in knowing that he was loved and will be fondly remembered and missed.

Sincerely, Susie McGuire

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