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Dick Yates Obituary
He was born February 3, 1910 in Arlington, Texas to Tede Fields Yates and Ollie Collins. On September 27, 1930 Dick married the love of his life, Pauline Elizabeth Tucker, in Waureka, Oklahoma. He was reared and educated in Arlington, Texas and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Midland.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pauline; twin sister Dixie Moody and sister Lorene Brock.
Dick is survived by his daughters; Georgia Anna Laird and her husband Calvin, Dixie Tucker and her husband Fred; grandchildren, Linda Pierce and her husband Donny, Tommy Laird and his wife Judy, Becky Rector and her husband Rodger, Trey Tucker and his wife Shauna, Tracy McAnear and her husband Wesley and Tricia Tucker; twelve great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at First Presbyterian Church of Midland. Graveside services have been scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Moore Cemetery in Arlington, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in honor of Dick Yates be made to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. To place online condolences please visit www.mem.com.
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Carol Steele Boyd
January 21, 2008
Dick meant so much to my family. In fact, we felt he was a part of our family. I would like to have contact with the Arlington daughter since I now live in that area so I can hear more about her Dad. What a wonderful life he had and how he impacted others.
Teresa Hart
December 20, 2007
My husband and I were co-managers at Polo Park Estates for a little over 2 1/2 years. Dick made us feel like we were a part of his family as well as we made him a part of ours. He welcomed our grandson into the world and made us all feel like we were important no matter what. Dick NEVER forgot a name and you could always feel the love from him. We are so very blessed to have had him in our lives. Our love and hearts go out to Dick and your family. Love always, Don & Teresa Hart
Mallory White
December 19, 2007
I know Dick from when I worked at Polo Park. I was so lucky to have met him and spent time with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Kemp-Ritter
December 19, 2007
What a wonderful man to have called a friend. I was the only female of our coffee bunch at McDonalds years ago where I first knew Dick. I dearly loved that man. I am so very sorry to read of his death, but what a long wonderful life he had and you his family were given a wonderful legacy to have his name!
Nancy
December 19, 2007
God's love and comfort to Mr. Yates' family and friends.
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