Yancey, William Fredrick "Will" Will Yancey, PhD, CPA, loving husband and devoted father, resident of Dallas and Maine, passed away February 11, 2010 at home in Dallas. Will was born Aug. 30, 1956 in Boston, MA to Marianne and Joel Yancey. He earned a BA from Dartmouth College, 1978, Master of Forestry from Duke Univ., 1980, a Bachelor of Accounting, UM Duluth 1983, a Master of Business Taxation, UM Twin Cities, 1987, and a PhD in Accounting, UT Austin, 1993. He married the love of his life, Carol Gabriel, on July 5, 1986. Will, a former TCU professor, was self-employed in accounting, specializing in statistical sampling. He had many professional publications and was honored with many awards, including having his website,
www.willyancey.com being listed as 'Best of the Web' by Forbes Magazine. Will generously gave his time in service to the community. An Eagle Scout, Will actively volunteered as an assistant scout leader in Troops 2150, 86, and 751, mentoring many boys as they strived for the Eagle Scout rank, including his son, Michael. He also remained active in the Circle 10 Council, Order of the Arrow, Mikanakawa Lodge. He served as photographer for the Jesuit/Ursuline Ranger Band. Will also interviewed undergraduate applicants for Dartmouth College for 26 years. He is survived by wife, Carol, son, Michael, sister Julie and husband Kevin, sister Margaret and husband Gordon, and many nieces and nephews, including Wendy who lived several years with the Yancey family. Will was loved and admired by many and will be remembered for his love of the outdoors and kayaking, teaching spirit, generosity, and willingness to help. A funeral vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. Sunday February 14, 2010 at All Saints Catholic Church (Arapaho @ Meadowcreek) in Dallas. Friends will have the opportunity to greet the family in the church following the vigil. The Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday at All Saints with Rev. Phil Postel SJ - Celebrant. A reception will follow in the All Saints Parish Center. Interment will occur at a later date in Maine. If desired memorial gifts may be made in Will's name to: Order of the Arrow, Circle Ten Council, 8605 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
