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Martha James (Class of 1953-CVMH)
January 21, 2008
Dear Pat and Family: I was so sorry to hear of Bill's sudden death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Bill was a joy and a "keeper" as you well know, Pat. And you will keep him in your hearts forever. I am so glad to have known him.
Verla Bennett
January 20, 2008
Dear Pat and family,
Dean Jobe (Dave's Cousin) called last night to tell us of Bill's death. Our deepest heart felt sympathy to you. I have many memories of Bill as an intern at CVMH, always a gentleman and an outstanding physician. Will be in touch later. With love, Verla (CVMH Classmate) and Dave Bennett Covington, GA
Linda (Ludwig) Makowski
January 17, 2008
To the Yates Family,
My sincere sympathy to you at this time. I will always remember the wonderful person that Dr. Yates was. We would have many laughs together when I would be in the Occupational Health department. He always had time to talk and crack a joke.
I also got to know Cindy and Bobby while working at the hospital as the messenger.....my deepest sympathy to all of your family. God Bless.
Don & Judie Stramanak
January 17, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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Dave Romesburg
January 17, 2008
Dear Yates Family:
I was a young, 22 year old, City of Johnstown Police Officer on September 8, 1969 when I was badly wounded by a gunman. I thank God every day that Dr. Bill Yates was there at the Lee Hospital to preform emergency surgery and save my life. He had treated me on several other occasions and treated my wife, Francine as well. He was a "gifted" surgeon and I/we considered him a friend. I am now 60 years old and I consider every day since September 8, 1969 as a gift from GOD sent through his servant, William Yates. I am greatly saddened by his passing but happy knowing he is with the Father. God Bless all of you.
Earl and Cynthia Yoder
January 17, 2008
Pat and family
We were so sad to hear of Dr Yates sudden death. Earl has many fond memories of fun times in Potter county. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian & Cindy (Speicher) O'Neil
January 17, 2008
To the Yates family,
Brian and I were saddened to read of Dr. Yates' death. Last night, we laughed as we remembered our youthful good times shared with our friends, his children. Our hearts go out to you.
Diane Weber
January 16, 2008
To the Yates Family:
You do not know me, but Dr. Yates was instrumental in saving my mother's life when she had to have emergency aneurism surgery. This was in 1981. How grateful we were.
Diane Davis Weber, daughter of Dorothy Davis
Steve McDonald
January 16, 2008
To the Yates Family,
While I fell out of touch with my "second" family these last several years, I will always look back at that period of my life with such fond memories of Doc & Pat welcoming me into their home like a fourth son. Doc always had the time to teach me something, share a story, or provide great advice, at an age where mentoring and the wisdom of the years was so important. I cannot express how sad I was to hear of Doc's passing. I will be thinking of all of you: Pat, Cindy, Donny, Jeff, Scott, and family, during this very emotional time. I only wish I could get home to pay my respects. Doc was one of the kindest people I have known, and I will truly miss him. Resty Court will never be the same. God bless you all.
Kim Higgins
January 16, 2008
To the Yates family,
In the summer of 1960 I was 9 years old and was admitted to Lee Hospital for 2 weeks because I had cut the tendons in my foot. I was very shy and afraid, but looked forward seeing Dr Yates while he was completing his rounds, as he cheered me up. I have recently and often wondered what happened to him and Dr Cory. Dr Yates took such good care of me. I will always remember how handsome he was and his kind manner and he always had a smile for me. He is forever in my memory and my thoughts and prayers are with your family . I now live in California, otherwise I would attend the service . Kim Higgins
JUDITH PAVLICK
January 16, 2008
DR YATES DID SURGERY ON MY HUSBAND MANY MANY YEARS AGO AND I KNEW HIM WHEN I WAS A NURSING STUDENT. HE WAS A WONDERFUL SURGEON AND AN HONORABLE MAN. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.
Mona Lewis Triplin (formerly from Johnstown)
January 16, 2008
To The Yates Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I was a former patient of Dr. Yates'. He always greeted you with a smile and made you feel comfortable.
Patricia Piro
January 16, 2008
To the Yates Family,
My sincere condolences, you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Henry Piro
Pat Civis
January 16, 2008
Dear Pat,Cindy & All,
Very sad to hear of this loss. He will be sadly missed. Along with being a Great Man he was one of our City's best physician. We
will miss he everlasting smile and
kind words. Know that he is in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I am
in Florida and will not be able to attend services.
Pat Civis
Marg and Denny Bozic
January 16, 2008
Dear Pat,
We were so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by many, especially you. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
We are currently down in Hilton Head but will be in touch when we come home in the spring.
Sincerely,
Marg and Denny Bozic
Don,and Joyce Christ
January 16, 2008
To Pat,Don,Jeff,Cindy,Scott,and families.Our sympathies are with youat this time of sorrow.Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Don and Joyce and Tim and Dave Christ
Jackie Gunby
January 16, 2008
Dear Cindy and Bobby,
Am so sorry to hear of your father's sudden death. I remember him very well as the leader at Lee Hospital. He will be sadly missed. Please give my sympathy to your mother as well. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Eleanor Pietersma
January 16, 2008
Dear Pat, Jeff,Cindy, Don and Scott and families,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy at this sad time.I know that a close family such as yours will have many memories to sustain you and many friends to comfort you but still the loss is real. We feel so far away and a hug would feel so great right now.
I know you will be hugging one another and that is a comfort to us.
I am so glad we visited in April and had that special time to catch up with you and Bill and meet again, Scott and Derek and Cindy.
Bill will never know the comfort and strength he gave me 25 years ago when my Dad was dying and I called him for his opinion and more recently during Ruth's illness when it was so wonderful to hear his voice every couple of weeks when he would call to check on Mom and Ruth but also on how I was managing. I will remember that forever.
Our love to you, Pat and we will keep in touch . Thanks so much for calling, Scott.
Most sincerely,
Eleanor and Harry,
Greg and Amanda,
Eric and Shannon
Philip and Cynara
Julian
sam kaminsky
January 16, 2008
I shall always remember the wonderful smile and kind manner of my friend, doctor and neighbor -- He was one of a kind and someone who helped so many in Johnstown. Sorry I can not attend service K
Joseph&Paulette Torchia
January 16, 2008
To Mrs.Yates and family,you have our deepest sympathy on your loss.You and your family will be in our prayers.
Andrea Stabler
January 15, 2008
Dear Scott and the family of Dr.Yates.My sincere sympathy to all of you at this time of sorrow.You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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