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Steven Yost Obituary

Steven E. Yost
Mr. Steven Edward Yost, 37, of Purcellville, Va., died on Thursday, July 14, 2005 in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was the husband of Teresa Lynn Yost, his wife of 12 years. Born in Camp Hill on March 31, 1968, he was a son of Edgar Lawrence and Gail (Peters) Yost. Steven was a graduate of the Military Academy at West Point, class of 1991. After West Point, Steven entered the Army and began training in aviation. He became a Cobra attack helicopter pilot and was first stationed at the 3rd Armed Calvary Regiment based in Colorado. His last assignment was at Fort Rucker, Ala. with the 1st Battalion 210th Aviation. He specialized in combined arms and systems automation. Steven served in the Army for seven years and received his honorable discharge in 1998 with the rank of captain. After his tenure in the military, he received his masters of business degree from Troy State in Alabama. Steven was employed by Electronic Data Services as a program manager. He was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church, Frederick, the Associate Grads at West Point, a sports enthusiast and an avid Eagles fan. He enjoyed playing volleyball and had participated in half-marathons. Survivors: Wife; parents; children, Connor and Sarah Yost; siblings, Timothy P. Yost and his wife, Patricia, and their sons, Aaron P. and Derek T. Yost of Mechanicsburg, and Lynne A. Bower and sons, Quinn P. and Blaine S. Bower of New Cumberland; two aunts, Peggy Saul and her husband William, of Phoenix, Ariz. and Donna Knight in Pennsylvania; many friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Herman and Arlene Peters; paternal grandparents, William and Minnie Yost. Services: No calling at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 18 in Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 E. Church Street, Frederick. Memorial services, 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 in the Officers Club, New Cumberland Army Depot. Please enter through the Ross Avenue entrance. Interment, private. Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, Frederick is handling arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers an educational fund has been established for Connor and Sarah. The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to EDS Credit Union, c/o Yost Educational Fund, 13600 EDS Drive, Herndon, VA, 20171 or to the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society, 8600 LaSalle Road, Chester Bldg. Ste. 314, Baltimore, Md. 21286. Steven was a loving husband, father, son and friend to many. He benefited during his illness from local blood banks and donors. As a reminder, Steven would ask for one to donate whenever and wherever they could.

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Published by Morning Call on Jul. 17, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Yost

18 Entries

Tina (Acri) Engel

April 16, 2006

Dear Tim, Tricia, Mrs. & Mr. Yost and Family,

I came upon this notice today and am very sad to hear about Steve's passing. I can only hope that the happy memories of his time with you and with his wife and children can bring some comfort to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

LTC Gene Shewbert, US Cavarly (Ret)

August 22, 2005

Steve's passing has in many ways diminished us all---for we will no longer be favored by the broad grin that seemed his perpetual countenance. I knew him as friend, fellow patriot, officer and aviator. Steve's love of country, family and God were evident in everything he endeavored...such courage is not learned--it is God given and blessed by the family that raised and loved him throughout the short time his star burned in the heavens. We will all miss Steve...I pray that each of us may draw upon his courage and strength in time of travail and remember him with honor. While we mourn him--angels in heaven rejoice with God at the return of one of his Children.

Until our next Posting Steve!

David Nissel

August 14, 2005

To all of Steve's family I wish to express my deepest sympathies. I just today learned of Steve's passing and could not believe it. My earliest recollections of our friendship go all the way back to Fairview Elementary School and Little League baseball. The ribbing that I would take from him as the Orioles (I think it was the Orioles he was on) and every other team in Little League beating up on the Padres. Three years hiatus during Middle School; he at NCMS and I at AMS lessened but never completely diminished the friendship. As we went about our somewhat separate paths during high school, they still intersected on occasion and that was good. Steve was always good natured with an incredible sense of humor; confident in his ways but ever humble. May God be with his widow and children and look over and care for them. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Brad Hess

August 7, 2005

Steve grew up in the same neighborhood as myself in New Cumberland, PA. Over the years, I have lost touch with many of the friends I grew up with and was stunned when I heard of the loss of Steve. My sympathy goes out to the family.

Sandy "Erb" Evans

July 31, 2005

Steve was a wonderful person to have known. I graduated with him and have known him since middle school. He will be missed at our hs class reunion. My prayer is for God to wrap a hedge of proctection around his family during this time of loss. God bless.

Donna Shade

July 22, 2005

I too was a classmate of Steve and I agree with everyone who wrote what a great guy Steve was. He was a very kind person. Steve will be greatly missed at our class reunion. God has called home another Angel.

Ted Riedel

July 20, 2005

Gail,

I am so sorry for this tragic loss. Steve was a wonderful childhood friend to me, an honorable role model whom I always looked up to. Steve was a class act as a youth, and I regret not keeping in better touch with him as an adult. Our prayers are with you and Steve's wife and children.

In Christ's love,

Ted Riedel

July 20, 2005

Gail and Lynn: We were sad to hear of the death of your son/brother. I know by talking to Lynn how much he meant to your family.

You guys are special people so we can only image that Steven was also.

The Cental PA Volleyball Community will continue to pray for your family.

Thinking of you guys....

Kurt Williams

July 19, 2005

The Yost Family, our community and our country lost a great individual in Steve Yost. He was a selfless patriot and all around good guy. I knew Steve from RLHS, Class of 1986, and we will surely miss him. He was always good natured, friendly and kind toward everyone he met. He was usually the smartest guy in the room, but never bragged about it or showed off. Thank you to the Yost Family for hosting a second memorial service for Steve in New Cumberland today.

Carl Owens

July 19, 2005

Gail, I am saddened to hear about the passing of your son, Steven. My prayers are with you and your family, May God Bless and Keep you during this time of mourning.

Heather (Messick) Anderson

July 18, 2005

I was saddened to learn about Steve's condition and his passing. We were classmates in high school and we worked together there in Student government. I have not seen Steve in 19 years, but remember him as being friendly, out-going and well liked by all his classmates. I wanted you to know how sorry I am for your loss.

Judi Bentley

July 18, 2005

To the Yost Family -

I was sorry to hear about the loss of your son. All of you, including Steven, are in my prayers.

Judi Bentley

State Civil Service Commission

Joe Lupia

July 17, 2005

I only worked with Steve for a few months at EDS, but during that time we fostered a wonderful working and personal relationship. We loved talking about business and our families. I have been praying for Steve’s return to EDS since his illness began. But now I know his return will not happen. We have lost an outstanding individual in every aspect of the word. He has left an indelible mark in my heart. I will never forget him.

My sympathy and prayers are with Steve and his entire family.

Kathy (Hubler)Young

July 17, 2005

To the Yost Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Steven was such a wonderful person. Keep him alive in your heart through sweet memories. May time bring you peace.

Jeb Mann/ Sherry Steeley

July 17, 2005

We are sorry for your loss. We pray for consolation for the family.

Danielle Yost/Keeney

July 17, 2005

Uncle Ed, Aunt Gail and family,

I'm so sorry for your loss, our hearts go out to you and your whole family.

With much love,

Danielle, Samantha, Dylan, and Collin

susan yost-leidy

July 17, 2005

Dear Aunt Gail and Uncle ED,

I just read about stevie.I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you.I keep seeing him as that adorable little boy.

Love To All Of You,

Susan

Jerri Bitner

July 17, 2005

Lynne and family,

It is always shocking to read that someone so young has died. It always leaves me thinking about how difficult it would be for the surviving family and friends. It was particularly so when I realized that the obituary I as reading was about your brother.

I can remember stories from you about how he struggled with the "military thing" his first year at West Point and, of course, remember how pleasant and capable he was. I can't imagine just how incredibly hard this is for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jerri

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