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Gary Yost Obituary

Gary W. Yost Gary was born May 19, 1935 to Samuel and Molly Yost in Tacoma, WA, and passed away from mesothelioma on May 2, 2011. He spent his entire life in Tacoma, with the exception of his time with the US Navy in San Diego, CA. In 1964 he married Janice Watland and raised three children whom he was most proud of. He graduated from Clover Park High School and worked as a Teamster, Asbestos Worker, and retired from IBM as a Customer Engineer. He was proud to be a first-generation descendant of Germans from Russia. Gary enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, ice skating, woodworking, and attending Tacoma Rainiers baseball games. Gary is survived by his wife Janice of 46 years, his three children, Sherri (John), Gary Jr. (Paula), and Lisa (Paul), nine grandchildren, John Jr., Megan, Jordan, and Morgan Tveter, Gary III and Sam Yost, Paul Jr., Seth, and Noah Remington, brother Gordon Yost, sister Janet Randall, and a large extended family. Viewing will be May 12, 2011 from 2-9 PM at Mountain View Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be Friday, May 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, located at 4519 112th Street East in Tacoma. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on May 9, 2011.

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Carl Kliese

May 11, 2011

Janice, Gary was wonderfull person so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Graham's

May 11, 2011

Sherri, Lisa & family we are sorry for you loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I imagine the first glimpse of Heaven will cause us to gasp in amazement and delight. That first gasp will likely be followed by many more as we continually encounter new signts in that endlessly wonderful place (Randy Alcorn) God will tenderly comfort you 2Corinthians 1:7 Love The Graham's

Judy McMullen

May 11, 2011

I am so very sad and sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for all who loved G1.

Ginny & Jerry Barker

May 11, 2011

We are honored to have Lisa, Gary Yosts daughter as our daughter-in-law in our family. Gary and Janice did a wonderful job in raising such a precious daughter. We thank Gary and she will be a reminder of the great heritage he left her and her family. We love you Lisa and your family.

May 10, 2011

I only met Gary a few time at IBM functions, but he was very nice. I can certainly empathize with your loss.

Marge Woodard
(Woody's Wife)

May 10, 2011

With thoughts of deepest sympathy to let you know we care.
Seth & Jennie Hall

Mariann Fletcher

May 10, 2011

I was in shock last night when I heard of Gary's passing. I am so sorry to hear of his loss. I truly enjoyed Gary, he was just a great person. I will surely miss his quiet jolts of humor! He was the best auditor for the lodge I could have asked for during my years as treasurer. I will miss him. Mariann Fletcher.

Sandie King

May 9, 2011

We send our thoughts and prayers in this time - all of our love-
Bill, Sandie, Sarah and Casey King

May 9, 2011

Oh my gosh I will miss him. What a wonderful familyman who could be counted on to be there for support whenever needed. So many memories of good times. Rembering our last hug. Blessings to all who loved him.
Jackie Birkby Dochow

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