George Yannett Obituary
George was born June 18, 1924, in Omena, the son of Silas Yannott and Jessie Ahka. On June 16, 1952, he married Catherine (Baldwin) Harris, who preceded him in death.
As a youth George attended the Harbor Springs Indian School. As a young man he served honorably in the United States Army during World War II. George was very patriotic and proud of his service. He attended Alpena Community College and was a machinist by trade.
He was a keeper of oral tradition. George loved telling the young ones stories of Native American tradition, legends and wonderful stories of old. George greatly enjoyed the outdoors, working as a logging man and fisherman. He had a green thumb and enjoyed agriculture, gardening and forestry. Tradition and the beauty of the outdoors were bedrocks of his character.
George was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and served his community by donating his time at the GTB Elder's Complex and to the Meals on Wheels program.
In quiet times, George loved his music, a good movie and especially the History Channel. George controlled the TV remote in his home.
George is survived by his seven children, Sandra Sue Yannott, George (Mary) Yannott Jr., Florine Marie (Keith) Yannott, Loi Ellen (Yannett) Chambers, Donald George (Carol) Yannett, all of Peshawbestown, Richard Arnold Hart and Gail Lynn of Grand Rapids; a sister, Elsie Dudley of Peshawbestown; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; common-law wife, Emma Manitouwash; two sisters, Vivian Shomin and Florine Yannott; two brothers, Richard Yannett and Edward Yannott.
Visitation will be held at the home of Don Yannett, 2344 NW Bay Shore Drive, in Peshawbestown this evening, March 9, from 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11, both days from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 12, at the Strong Heart Center in Peshawbestown. The Rev. Thomas John will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date in Hillcrest Cemetery in Omena.
Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Post #120 of Peshawbestown.
The family is served by the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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kim mead
March 10, 2007
Condolonces To The Yannott Family;
I knew your dad for less than a year, but in that year he taught me a lifetime of lessons.
I looked forward to spending time with your dad, because he always had a smile. He also had a great sense of humor and we sure did have some laughs!
He shared so many stories of his youth and his life. He told me about the tobogan his uncle made him and how fast it went down that hill. George will always be with me, and I am blessed to have known him. Thank you all. Kim Mead R.N.
Cathy John
March 10, 2007
The Yannot Family
Losing an elder is a major loss to our community, but your dad was one of the sweetest "grandfathers" I have ever known. He always joked with me, asked after my dad while he was alive, and never failed to point out that we were family because of Emma. But in reality, we were family by his heart alone. I will miss him and the smile that could light up a room. Thanks for sharing him with our whole community. Love and prayers, Cathy John and family
Robert Yoder
March 9, 2007
don and george
I'm sorry to hear about your dad.
He's in a better place now and won't have to worry about hurting or anything else any more,I know it hurts when you loose someone close to you.
an old friend
brian napont
March 9, 2007
Dear Don, Sandy, FLO, George Jr., & Loi and the rest
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember sitting and talking with your dad a couple times and feeling so much better for it afterwards.... I of coarse got more out of then he ever did. We enjoyed talking about the ole fishing days. He gave me good advise, and I will continue to use it as a guide to being a better and stronger person. The man accomplished a lot in his time and he will be missed.
Our prayers are with you all!
Sincerly,
Brian Napont, and family.
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Ellen Kingsley
March 9, 2007
Hi George, Sandi and Donald,
When I met your Dad it was when I was just a teenager and a little nervous because I was meeting my boyfriends (George) Dad for the first time. He was very kind and sweet towards me, and I appreciated that very much. I am glad that you kids were able to have your father as long as you did and I am thinking of you, and my prayers are with you. Ellen Rebone Kingsley
Mark and Amy Galla
March 9, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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