Sept. 29, 1941 - June 16, 2013
John Henderson Yost age 71, of Alma, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Gratiot in Alma.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Alma United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Pritchard Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home in Alma and on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund, Alma United Methodist Church or the Gratiot County Commission on Aging.
John was born September 29, 1941 in Daybrook, West Virginia the son of Russell and Pansy (Henderson) Yost. He was a 1960 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and attended Central Michigan University. On May 1, 1971 he married Cherie Anderson at the Alma United Methodist Church.
John worked as a salesman for Combined Insurance for over 35 years and after his retirement he fulfilled his passion for buying and selling cars at Yost Auto in Alma. He was a member at the Alma United Methodist Church, the Alma Masonic Lodge, Alma Elks Lodge 1400, the Eagle's Lodge, the Moose Lodge and the Breckenridge American Legion. John was an avid sports fan, especially watching his Michigan teams including, U of M, the Detroit Tigers and Lions and the Loons.
John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cherie of Alma; his children, Lauri (Mark) Dinsmore of Fairfield, IL, John Henderson (Diane) Yost, II of Troy, Cheri (Helen) Cosme of Katy, TX, Jodi Yost of Humble, TX, Scott Yost of Nashville, TN, Melissa (Craig) Seeber of Grand Rapids and Tracie (Brian) Oxley of Ada; 17 grandchildren, Heather, Heidi, Mark, Emily, Haley, Ellyn, Jacqueline, Joshua, Josie, Lily, Emma, Annie, Avery, Sam, John Henry, Benjamin and Oliver; 8 great grandchildren; also 2 brothers, Douglas (Mary Ellen) Yost of Alma, David (Kim) Yost of Shepherd; and a sister, Nancy (Lee) Bohannon of Alma; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, James Lynn Yost.
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Doug,
I just learned of John's passing last week. My sincere condolences to you and the rest of the Yost family. As you know, John and Dan were the best of friends. Dan told me of John's diagnosis several months ago. Little did we know Dan would precede John in death by just several months. When those two got together, nobody could match their sense of humor! And, that goes all the way back to the days when we worked for my stepfather, Bob Utterback, at his Mobil gas station, just before his coaching days. And, your dad, Russ, was his best customer...
Many good memories of Dan and John.
Chuck Grisdale
July 2, 2013
Sorry to hear of John's passing. We grew up together on the west side and our families were good friends. John will be missed and my deepest condolences to the family.
John Johnston
June 29, 2013
To all of the Yost Family,
So sad to hear of John"s passing. My sympathy and prayers at this time. John and my brother, Dan Grisdale were great lifelong friends who were both such jokers! They Loved their car shows and telling about what great deals they made. John will always be remembered for his warmth, positive attitude and great affectionate smile! He was one of a kind! God received another of our best!
Sue Grisdale Massaro
June 25, 2013
So sorry to hear about John. We were friends all the way through school, from Ganiard el. to high school and beyond. We were fighting friends on the playground and I always had a friendship with John. I remember his accident out on old 27 when we were teens and how we all felt about it.I remember how he knocked me out cold with a head butt and we all thought it was funny. Two of my good friends have left this earth, Bruce Johnston, and John. I hope to see them both walking the streets of glory and we will talk it all over.
Richard Tully
June 25, 2013
Cherie, I am so Sorry!!
I enjoyed John's visits. I will always remember him taking candy 'for the grandkids'!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this most difficult time!
Carol O'Donogue
June 20, 2013
So sorry to hear of John's passing. Our thought & prayers are with all of you.
Darrell & Karen Hundey
June 19, 2013
John was a good person and friend to many people and will be missed
jim main
June 19, 2013
Tracie was one of my closest friends in high school. I remember her dad would always joke with us and say the quirkiest things. Prayers are with you all.
Selena Grollimund (Cantu)
June 19, 2013
Your father was one of my best friends in my teen years. He was a great guy and a good buddy. Although I haven't seen him since (I left the central Michigan area) I always remember him fondly and always will.
Russell Bruce
June 19, 2013
David, Doug & Nancy;
So very sorry to hear of John's passing...may he eternally rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers for his family.
Jim Breidinger
June 19, 2013
Lauri and family
I am so sorry for your loss, may God wrap his arms around you and comfort you. Love you all.
Randy, Terri and Addison
June 19, 2013
R.I.P. John you will be missed,,
David Zimmerman
June 18, 2013
Very sorry to hear about the loss of John. Had a bunch of laughs with him through the years. We attended a Tiger game together and he managed to get a response from Jack Morris. Our section certainly enjoyed it! Jack, not so much. Rest in peace John, you will be missed.
Rick Utterback
June 18, 2013
Cherie, My heart is with you and your beautiful family. I love you all so much. How blessed I am to have spent so much time with all of you. May God give you peace. I give my love.
Kay
June 18, 2013
Sorry to hear about John passing away.
Wishing you all the best.
Rob Gilray
June 18, 2013
John, the world lost one of its true treasures when when God took you. I've never met a person who you could talk to for 5 minutes and you left feeling like you were his best friend... You will be missed badly my friend thanks for all the laughs my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Loons games will never be the same!!
Josh Lintz
June 18, 2013
I was a classmate of John's as far back as Ganiard Elementary School. He was always fun to be around and had a great lust for life. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to once again chat with him at our 50th class reunion. RIP John. You will be missed.
Marlene Klunzinger
June 18, 2013
John was an important piece of high school for the MPHS class of 1960. We will miss seeing his smile at reunions.
Sharon Brewster Deni
June 18, 2013
To the Yost family,
I grew up with Jodi, and John was such a jokester, always trying to embarrass Jodi in front of her friends! I think she was more proud of him than anything else.
With warm regards,
Tracy (T.T) Rademacher
June 18, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kimberly (Beltinck) Jaunese
June 18, 2013
RIP, John Yost. You always had a smile on your face for everyone. John and Linda Loper
Linda Loper
June 18, 2013
Cheri and family, sorry for your loss. John was a great guy while I grew up on the westside, he was the one that introduced me to french fries and gravy at Alswede's cafe, that will date me some. Again sorry to hear about John passing on.
Gail and Jeff Yost
June 17, 2013
Cheri and family, So sorry to hear about John. We'll always remember his great sense of humor. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Dave and Nancy Simon
June 17, 2013
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