Floyd Alvin Yates
9/14/1931 - 4/20/2020
"Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same"
Floyd passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is finally reunited with the love of his life, Coleen who preceded him in death 16 years ago. His positive attitude, service, and love of family and Christ set a great example. He was a hero to all who knew him. Floyd loved his family dearly and was the Patriarch to all of us. He was a true example of service and touched many lives while here on earth. He had many church callings and volunteered in the temple for over thirty years.
He was born in Park City, UT to Floyd A. Yates and Susannah Aubrey. He served honorably in the Navy during the Korean War. After the war he came home to the love of his life, Coleen Fae Olson. They were married on November 7, 1953 and sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on March 28, 1966.
Survived by his children, Zenda (Tony) Rogers, Gordy (Lori) Yates, Peggy (David) Harrop, and Kelly (Steve) Wagner. He was blessed with 13 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren.
"Dad we know mom has come to take you home with open arms to be reunited for eternity"
Preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Coleen; and sisters, Elda Smith and Louise Snow.
No better quote describes our father than the following:
"Many men are strong, but very few have been able to mix the right amount of strength with a proportionate amount of gentleness. In doing so, you get a man you can admire, respect, and look up to, but also a man you can talk to who will understand and listen. All my life my father has given me a feeling of security. No matter where I go or what happens to me, I've always known he's been back there watching patiently should I need him. This security has given me the strength to stand on my own many times." - James Bruce Joseph Sievers
No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in Floyd's name. Online condolences: www.peelfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Apr. 26, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Floyd Yates

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11 Entries

Dale Hansen

April 20, 2021

A year has passed and I think often how this good and kind man touched my heart. Floyd was always very accepting and loving. Something I have not gotten from family we could talk he could be the son, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, neighbor he was my all around friend. The most Christ like man full of compassion and understanding. Devoted to a good cause and a unifier for us all. If the world was full of Brother Yate’s we would feel like we were in heaven. I miss you my good and faithful brother!

CINDY DANJANOVICH

April 29, 2020

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Floyd was a great friend to our family. I haven't seen much of him lately but I know that mom and dad were over quite a bit. My heart goes out to each of you with a prayer that you will find piece in knowing that he and Colleen are together again and have begun their second life together. Sending you my love and payers.

Susan Vallone

April 29, 2020

I was so sad to learn of the passing of Uncle Floyd. He was a wonderful kind, funny loving man. We were so grateful to him for the love and kindness he displayed to our Mom his sister Elda in her final years. From bringing her a new recliner to a simple gesture of cans of root beer she loved.
I know he is now reunited with his sweetheart Aunt Colleen and they are together again.
Thinking of you all with love and deepest sympathy
Susan and Joe Vallone

April 28, 2020

Sterling and I would like to add our condolences to the Yates Family. I had the privilege of attending the 11th ward Relief Society Salad Social in his beautiful garden. He always had a friendly smile and greeting. He will be missed in his ward family. Sincerely, Sterling and Sandra Henson

Ruth and Harold Wiley

April 27, 2020

A very thoughtful, caring and kind friend that has been a part our life for many years. Our hearts are so very sad although it is bittersweet, we rejoice that he is again with his beautiful sweetheart who he has missed so dearly. We loved this Kind man and also his family who will be left with gladness and a Heavy heart! Our love to you!

April 27, 2020

I was blessed the last couple of years to have been able to work with this fine man in the temple. Their is not a kinder more understanding and loving man. Floyd Yates is the best of the best if all were like him this world would be without all the trauma caused by people. Floyd was a healer both in spirit and mind. I will miss this good man we all looked up to him. His word was his bond. Floyd you have gone on to bigger and better things. We miss you!

Dale E. Hansen

Edward

April 26, 2020

Hello, my name is Edward Floyd Smith I am one of three sons from Floyds sister Elda, I have always thought of Floyd throughout my life in a very positive way, as a child he always paid a lot of attention to me, he would take me for rides on his motorcycles, play catch with the football or baseball, he would even try to get us to drink the water when we would make the voyage clear out to his house. He always did things for my mother, and he was the only reason his sister Louises house was on a 22 degree angle instead of a 33° angle :-) what a great man, I have always thought of him often and Im sure I will always do so! Peace be with the whole family!! Fare thee well Floyd! we Love you - Edward Floyd Smith, Lisa, Taylor And Zoie.

April 26, 2020

I am very grateful to have had Floyd as my uncle. He was always there with love and a helping hand wherever he was needed. While either officiating at a family wedding or doing handyman chores at his sisters Elda and Louise's home, he didn't hesitate to help. From a modest beginning he forged himself into the type of man anyone would be honored to be. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace, within the love he created...

Dan E. Smith and Michele Pecarovich

Tom & Sharon Shaw

April 26, 2020

Dear Yates Family,
We are saddened with the passing of your father and grandfather. He is a mighty man of God. We had the privilege of serving with him in the Temple and can confirm the love he had for our Savior. He will long be remembered as one who knew who he was and what he was becoming under the plan of our loving Heavenly Father.

Ed & Cris Shearer

April 26, 2020

We are so sad to hear about your dad. He has always been a part of our wonderful memories
over the years. We thought of him often. Please know our hearts go out to you all during this time of grief.

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