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William Yost Obituary
Bill took great joy in being a volunteer for The Ritz Theater, a docent at The Storm King Art Center and an advocate for art and artists of many genres. His honors include awards from The United State Military Academy, A White House Commendation Award, and a Meritorious Service Award from The United States Department of Defense. Bill was accorded an honorary membership to The West Point Class of 1929 for his leadership and co founding of The Class of 1929 Art Gallery.
Bill is survived by his wife of 45 years, Victoria Yost of Washingtonville, children Andrew Yost (Theresa Cornish) of Cornwall, Laura Yost of New York City, and sister, Carol Snow of South Fallsburg, as well as his beloved dogs Tanner and Toby.
In lieu of flowers, please send donation to The Storm King Arts Center, or The Ritz Theatre of Newburgh. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Les Moen
April 22, 2012
just today I found out that Bill had died. I worked for five years with Bill at Mankato State University.No one inspired me more in my life than Bill did. I will love him and cherish his friendship always.
Seldy Cramer
February 29, 2012
I loved Bill. He was so hilarious. We once, in 2004, emailed each other for days with all the different ways you could use the word "time" in a phrase (tea time, time of day, eastern time, down time, time machine, time to play, right time,anytime, springtime, air time, etc). He came up with hundreds and hundreds and so did I. We also emailed each other about annoying things that people say, and he put together a champion sentence including several of them: At the end of the day, I find myself between a rock and a hard place, but you're right, one just has to operate out of the box and keep pushing the envelope. I will miss him. Seldy Cramer
William Cosby
December 13, 2011
I first met Bill when he came for his job interview at West Point. I drove him around Cornwall in the fog to look at houses and kept assuring him of the natural beauty -- though the fog kept us from seeing very much. We worked together for many years in DCA until I departed West Point in 1991 to return to California. Bill was one of the finest professionals I have ever known and always the consumate gentleman. His enormous gift to West Point, the cadets, and the surrounding community will forever remain a legacy.
Robert Freedman
December 8, 2011
A sweet and gentle soul Bill is no longer with us physically, but so much a part of our psyche. He added so much professionally to the theatre industry--a leader, a guide, a mentor and just simply--a wonderful friend.
Jim Johnson
December 4, 2011
He was one of my childhood friends. I knew he was destined for great things. We started communicating again, after the 40th anniversary H.S. reunion.
He will be missed! Jim Johnson (Bellefontaine, OH)
Dawn Ansbro
November 30, 2011
I am so glad I saw Bill at the opening reception of his show at the SUNY Orange Newburgh campus...I only wish we'd had a chance to have breakfast again. He was a wonderful man and a good friend and I know I am not the only one who will miss him terribly.
John Gingrich
November 30, 2011
I met Bill in Mankato in the Fall of 1974 and treasured our relationship in these intervening years. How sad it is to lose him so young.
Erin Drevlow
November 30, 2011
He was such a sweet and kind man who loved art and his family. I am so honored and glad to have known him. He will be missed.
Barbara Perry
November 29, 2011
I just saw Bill a few weeks ago at his Newburgh opening. He was classic Bill, remembering everyone's name and appreciating all the people who showed up to see his art work. I am so grateful to have known him.
Sara Piersimoni
November 29, 2011
Wonderful man and great family. He will missed. Those who had the honor to know him have truly been blessed. Thank you Mr. Yost for always being so kind to all of us growing up and thereafter.
hannah brooks
November 29, 2011
I am so glad to have known him for a brief time, and enjoyed his wonderful presence and his art ! May the entire family feel proud and at peace.
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