John J. Yeomans 1948 - 2010 John J. Yeomans, 62, of Bakersfield CA, died on 10 September 2010, surrounded by his family after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. John retired from Chevron Oil Company after 30 years as a Head Operator. John earned a real estate license, a general contractor's license and after retirement owned a safety consulting business which provided services to numerous petroleum companies. John served three years in the U.S. Army and deployed to Vietnam with the 11th ACR from July 69-70. John was an avid golfer, fisherman, outdoorsman and patriot. He loved to watch his grandchildren compete in sporting events, bragging of their accomplishments and spending time at his mountain home. John is survived by his wife of 441/2 years and the love of his life, Diana Yeomans; mother, Bette Stancliff of Bakersfield CA; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Kim Yeomans of Bakersfield CA; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberlee and Brian Homme of Tucson AZ; grandchildren, Chelsea, Brock and Mikayla Yeomans of Bakersfield CA, Brilee and Kian Homme of Tucson AZ; brothers, Harold Ford of Bakersfield CA and Gary Stancliff of Las Vegas NV; and numerous nieces and nephews. John is preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Garner; his mother and father-in-law, Tom and Dorothy Choate; and his nephew, Donald Choate. John was a kind and loving man that will be greatly missed. Visitation and viewing will take place at Mish Funeral Home, 120 Minner Ave., on Sept. 15, from 4-8 p.m. Services will take place at Mish Funeral Home on Sept. 16, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a graveside service at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3700 River Blvd. Mish Funeral Home www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Sep. 15, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for John Yeomans

13 Entries

September 19, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss and pray for peace and comfort for your entire family.

Pam and Katie Dobrenen

gae mccoy

September 17, 2010

diane i am so sorry for your loss...please know that i am thinking of you..i know it is hard...loosing my mom and dad within 5 weeks of each other and they really liked johnnie and enjoyed you working for them...love gae jr.. gae mccoy you are in my prayers

September 16, 2010

Diane - I do not know you, but Johnnie was one of my sons best friends in high school and used to come over to the house.
I just lost my husband in May and know what you are feeling - my prayers and love go out for you.
My son is David Wynn - and I believe that he also knew you.
Pat Wynn

Amy Moore

September 16, 2010

Diana, I am so sorry to hear of Johnny's death. I have such fond memories of him and your entire family. I always remember John as such a great man and a lot of fun too. I chalk up my love for watching tennis and the Lakers to him. My prayers are with you & your family.

Marty Lakin

September 16, 2010

Diana,
Sincere condolences and blessings to you. I pray you will feel God holding you up at this difficult time.
Marty Lakin

Gil Nicholas

September 15, 2010

My Friend and Brother John, we go back for many years. Good friend. great fishing buddy, but one thing I will always remember.. A great Father.. a Man whose primary job was Dad and Husband. Other things a sense of humor a smile. Serious with a smile.. John asked me to go up to his retirement home in the Shasta area last year. due to finances and health, I could not. I reget that so much now.. Diana . I loved John for the Man He will always be and I love You and Your Family. God Bless the Yeoman Family

September 15, 2010

I worked with John at PPS. He was a very kind man. He donated to our adopt a family and was a very caring and generous man. He would often talk about BBQ with his family on the weekends. Sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person. Pacific Process Systems, Inc.

Kathy Kearney

September 15, 2010

What a handsome man! He's up there watching you and for sure knowing you and family are gonna be OK. Gone from sight but always in your heart. My prayers are with you. XXOO

Lori New (Lindley)

September 15, 2010

Sorry to hear about Johns passing. My prayers are with Diana and Kim and the rest of the family. I am sure God has a special place waiting for us all and that you will be reunited when the time comes.

September 15, 2010

Mike and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!
The Rogers Family

Sharon Lawrence Amado

September 15, 2010

Diana ... sorry to hear about your husband John. We all had some good times in our younger years together. I especially remember a fun party when you guys lived on Eucalyptus Street. My prayers are with you ... Love, Sharon Lawrence Amado

Valerie Vibe

September 15, 2010

Thinking of you and your family and keeping all of you in our prayers.With our deepest sympathy. Erik and Valerie Vibe

Carol Knapp

September 15, 2010

Sorry to read today about John. I am presently in Arizona and wished I was in Bakersfield to personally give you my condolences. He was always a friendly customer at the bank.

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