James Richard-Yourtee-Obituary

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James Richard Yourtee

Hellertown, Pennsylvania

Feb 24, 1932 – Aug 13, 2023

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BORN
February 24, 1932
DIED
August 13, 2023
LOCATION
Hellertown, Pennsylvania

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Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Hellertown Obituary

James Richard Yourtee, 91, formerly of Hellertown, died Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp. He was the husband of the late Evelyn A. (Komada) Yourtee.  James was born in Frederick, MD on February 24, 1932 to the late John and Louise (Collier) Yourtee. James served our country faithfully in the US Army. He is a graduate of Havertown Township High, class of 1950 and Drexel Institute of Technology, class of 1955. He worked in the advertising division of Bethlehem Steel for 30 years. He was a member of the Royal North Cape Club and the Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society.  


Survivors: Son: J. Steven Yourtee of Langhorne.    


Burial at Springtown Cemetery along with his wife has already taken place. To share an expression of sympathy with this family, please visit www.heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. – Hellertown.  

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Our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Yourtee, The Staff at Yeager's Pharmacy.

I enjoyed working and traveling with Rick, my co-worker at Bethlehem Steel, for many years. I have many fond memories of outings and get togethers with the Yourtee/Kreidler families. Steven, offering my deepest condolences upon the death of your Father. Sincerely, Dick Kreidler

Sir, Thank You for Your service to our country. God Bless You! God be with your family! Sincerely, A Grateful American

You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.