Albert E. Yardas

Albert E. Yardas, age 87, of 1160 Gabel St., Lander, Wyoming passed away on April 8, 2015.
He was a former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming, moving to Sheridan in 1986, and then to Lander in September, 1998.
He was born in Rock Springs on October 27, 1927, to Vinko and Rose Susanj Yardas.
Mr. Yardas attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1945. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Philippine Islands.
He married Lenora Sellers in Rock Springs on December 13, 1951. The marriage was Solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple on July 13, 1978.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, having served in the bishopric and many other positions in the Church.
He was a retired postmaster and was employed in the postal service for 30 years, retiring May 31, 1983.
Survivors include his wife, Lenora, one son, Vincent, of Louisiana; Granddaughters, Anjelika Yardas (Aaron) Patton of Billings, Montana; Jennifer Yardas of Sheridan, Wyoming; Kristen (Dino) Behler of Mississippi; Sarah (Ryan) Lore of Louisiana; one grandson, Adam (Lauren) Sibley, of Mississippi; and seven great grandchildren, Logan and Mason Patton of Billings, Montana, Mia and Olivia Lore of Louisiana, and Dino, Bryce and Brendyn Behler of Mississippi. One brother, Charles of Lander, and one sister, Bernice Besso of California. And numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law Theresa, eight sisters and four brothers.
By his request, there will be no services. Cremation has taken place.
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This obituary was originally published in The Sheridan Press (Sheridan, WY).