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Jim was a reserve in the National Guard, a Little League coach for many years and a member of Kiwanis and SIRS. He and Maria traveled to almost every state in the US and to several countries, enjoying his retirement to the fullest until she passed in 2018. Jim loved helping others, he mowed lawns and did home repairs for many friends and neighbors as they aged and were no longer able to do so themselves. He was an avid fan of the 49ers and Warriors and was known for his famous margaritas and contest winning hot dog recipe at Main Street Footers, The Yetti Warrior. One of the things he enjoyed most was making people laugh.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Ann Yettman and his wife Maria. Jim is survived by his son Dan Yettman (Denise), daughter Pam Lancaster (Steve), his brother Ron (Peg), sisters Carol Gilstrap and Connie Falkenberg, his grandchildren Chase Yettman, (Allison), Krista Yettman (Steven), Ryan Lancaster (Stephanie), Chelsea Lancaster (Maxx), Stephanie Ruiz (Rocky), Jeff Bryan (Kayla), Jake Bryan and his great grandchildren Everett, Layla, Lily, Mason, Chase and Cailey.
We would like to thank Jim's sisters, Connie and Carol for all of their help, love and support over these last few years.
Visitation will be held 9am on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 with the funeral to follow at 10am both at Allen Mortuary.
Please share your memories and condolences at www.AllenMortuary.com
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Gayle Parquer
February 13, 2024
My first memory of James Yettman is reading his story in the Modesto Bee after he won the Colin Kaepernick recipe contest. He won with a sandwich that he created. In his story, he said that he was adopted from San Francisco General Hospital in September of 1935. He was given up for adoption by his mother, and had a twin brother whom the mother kept. My father, James T. Parquer, may have been that twin brother. He was born on September 2, 1935 at San Francisco General Hospital, along with his twin brother. His twin brother was adopted shortly after birth by a Jewish family, because his family was too poor to support both babies. The birth certificate for my father states that his birth was a single birth, and James Yettman was born in Nebraska a year later, according to records, but my father and James Yettman looked very similar in the photos. My father passed away on August 15, 2023 in Elk Grove, CA, at the age of 87. I have worked as an Agricultural Chemist In Modesto, CA since May of 1990, at IEH-JL Laboratory Services.
Gayle Parquer
Deanna Gregg Dover
February 1, 2024
I have fond memories of Jimmy from when I was a young child. Our families would celebrate the 4th of July, pool parties and going to the snow. Jimmy was such a kind person. He had a nickname for me, not sure where it came from. My condolences to the family. Deanna (Gregg) Dover
Don and Linda (Lytle) Travis
January 27, 2024
Rest In Peace, cousin. Maria will be so happy to see you. Give our love to those who have gone before us. Our Love, Don and Linda (Lytle) Travis
Jeff Bartkowski
January 24, 2024
Growing up as a kid always excited when I was going to my Uncle Jim's house. He always made get togethers the best. His infectious laugh and practical jokes made him always fun to be with. So many memories of Fourth of July, Tahoe vacations, family reunions and Christmases. He was the best! Someone I always looked up to, learned from and always strived to be like! He made the world a better place! Love you Uncle Jim!
Jeff Bartkowski
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Peter Dompe
January 23, 2024
A true Friend and Neighbor Miss ya Jim RIP
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