Patricia Elaine Yetter

Patricia Elaine Yetter obituary, Burlington, VT

Patricia Elaine Yetter

Patricia Yetter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Murphy Funeral Home - Mount Pleasant on Mar. 31, 2026.
Patricia Elaine Yetter, 73, of Burlington passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Southeast Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Patricia was born on March 22, 1953, in Kimball, Nebraska, the daughter of Patrick and Josephine (Hein) Maginnis. She was united in marriage to Leon Howard Yetter on June 12, 1976, in Kimball, Nebraska. He preceded her in death on October 17, 1984.

Patricia managed the Coach House Restaurant for several years until it closed, she then took over the management of the fuel side of the 34 Truck Stop. She enjoyed her trips to the casino and doing genealogy.

Those thankful for sharing in her life include her daughter Amber Yetter of Burlington, and her brother, Ed Maginnis of Grand Island, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Leon, and a sister, JoAnn Synder.

Family services will be held in Kimball, Nebraska at a later time. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant.

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