Yeary, Robert D. "Bob"

WEATHERFORD, TEXAS - Robert D. "Bob" Yeary, 71, passed away in his home in Weatherford Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to the Nancy Yeary Women's Cancer Research Foundation (nancycancer.com).

Bob was born in Hollywood, Calif., on March 6, 1943, to Lulu Francis Bowden Yeary and Robert Jerome Yeary.

Bob graduated from Brea High School and received his bachelor's degree in business from San Jose State. He had a long and distinguished career in mortgage banking, a field in which he took pride in helping people purchase and retain their homes. Reverse Mortgage Solutions (RMS), which Bob established in 2007, grew to be the largest issue of GNMA reverse mortgage bonds in the industry. In 2013, Bob partnered with the Women's Cancer Research Foundation, which was renamed in honor of his late wife. Bob loved to fish at his favorite vacation spot in Sierra City, California in the company of friends, and he was known to light up a room with his charisma and his energetic smile. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and by his wife, Nancy Regester Yeary.

Survivors: wife, Linda Yeary; sons, Mark and wife, Sharon, Mike and wife, Kerry; four grandchildren, Madison, Benjamin, Ellen and Sarah; sisters, Cathy Hollowell and husband, Ed, Terri Ryan and husband, Steve; brother, Mark; brothers-in-law, Dick Regester and wife, Sandy, Steve Regester and wife, Sherri; and numerous nieces, nephews and devoted friends. GREENWOOD CHAPEL

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Published by Orange County Register on Jan. 13, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT YEARY

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26 Entries

Ross Abbott

January 5, 2025

I was at a memorial yesterday and the message was "after grieving comes gratitude". So I am very grateful that Bob was a great friend for over 30 years even though we seldom got together more than once a year. That once a year was in Sierra City in August and I cherish the memories of the great times we spent together.

John Garbo

February 28, 2015

Bob was my very first regional manager, along with Butch Johnson, my branch manager,in 1978 while working for Mason McDuffy Mortgage in Beaumont, Texas. He lit up the room when he arrived at our branch and was always there for his employees.
He will be missed......RIP Bob....

January 29, 2015

What a terrific man who did so much for others rip Bob

At Home

Chuck Bonner

January 28, 2015

Bill Preston

January 27, 2015

Bob is one of my best friends and he will be missed by me and many others. Growing up with Bob was always an adventure. I'm sorry to hear that he passed so young but I know he's in a better place. Rest in Peace, Bob.

Dale Burns

January 22, 2015

As a friend and admirer of Linda Kenney Yeary, I am so sad for both Linda and Bob's family. I cherish the thought that Linda and Bob had many special moments together.

mark yeary

January 20, 2015

You have always been, and will always be my hero. You are forever in my heart.

Ross Abbott

January 17, 2015

I will miss floating around the lakes in Sierra City with Bob which we have done every August for the past 30+years. Whether we caught fish or not didn't matter but it was a great way to spend some "quality" time together.
He was a good mate.

Patrick Ohlsen

January 15, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Bob's and graduated with him in 1961 at Brea-Olinda. May the God of all comfort be with you during this time.

January 15, 2015

Bob Yeary, was a generous, caring, fun, smart man who loved to make a difference in peoples lives. His beloved Nancy and He must be having a great time together now that Heaven is richer with their presence. Thanks Bob for all the blessings you gave to us!

January 15, 2015

My prayers go out to all relatives and friends.(He got there (heaven before us.) he was a really caring guy.

Donna (Phillips) Oakes

January 15, 2015

So sorry to hear about Bob. I was a classmate of his at Brea. My prayers are with his family.

Kathy Basse Boka

January 15, 2015

Bob was so full of life and I'm glad to have grown up with him in Brea. He had a ready smile and sense of humor, tenacity, vision, and a kind heart. He loved Jesus and is with Him now, filled with amazing joy. May Bob's family feel God's peace and comfort. Bob was a very special guy and made a difference. He'll be missed.

Esther Haddad-Fieldhouse

January 14, 2015

My condolences to Bob's entire family. He will be remembered as a one-of-kind generous person who brought joy to others. He will be missed by many.

Chuck Bonner

January 14, 2015

I was sorry to hear about Bob.He was a good guy and a good natured fellow.

Patrick O'Daniels

January 14, 2015

So sad that Bob died of cancer so soon after he established a foundation in his wife Nancy's name. Left out of his fishing story is that his Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity brother Tom Hennessy lives half the time in Sierra City. We posted this on our SJS Rat Line (independent alumni magazine) Facebook page.

Glenda Bacon-Seitz

January 14, 2015

Prayers and loving thoughts to family and friends. RIP my dear friend. I attended high school with Bob at Brea Olinda High School. He was a wonderful man.

Glenda Bacon-Seitz

January 13, 2015

So sad to read the news about Bob., a lifelong friend. Lots of great memories and good times together long ago. You and your family will be in my prayers. God bless you. Rich Russell

Cathie (Craddock) and Len Jackson

January 13, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I had the honor of meeting Bob when he was married to my high school friend, Nancy. They were a perfect match and I am comforted by the fact that they are together again. He was a wonderfully sweet, caring and warm individual and we feel blessed to have known him.

January 13, 2015

A GREAT man, who will ALWAYS be remembered very fondly, by very many. Deep condolences to all of his family. May he rest in peace, in paradise. Judy Brimmer

Gary Rayburn

January 13, 2015

You will always be on our hearts

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January 13, 2015

BOB YEAR was a very dear classmate to me ( Sheila Erdmann Moses) and my brother John Shane) we have prayed for him this last couple of years couple of years and believe that he is with our Lord Jesus Christ right now!
We will see you Bob in our future!

Carolyn Jensen

January 12, 2015

My condolences to Bob's family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless.

Jim and Karol Williams

January 12, 2015

RIP Robert.

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