Jerry Lyman Yates, 79, passed away in Bridger Valley, Wyoming on Monday, September 4, 2017. He was born November 28, 1937 to James Yates and Velma Luce in Park City, Utah.
Jerry married the love of his life, Flora Lake on July 25th, 1964. They had two children together; Patrick T Yates, and Jerrie Lynn Davis.
Jerry served his country honorably serving in the Korean Conflict as a Radio Communications Officer in the United States Army. He loved his family and his dogs. Some of his hobbies included camping and riding horses, and he was a fanatic about rock hunting.
Jerry is survived by his two children; Jerrie Lynn (Todd) Davis, and Patrick T Yates. He is also survived by his grandchildren Steven Yates, Timmy Yates, Misty Jorgensen, Levi Anderson, and Kendra Yates. He is also survived by great grandchildren, Braxlynn Jorgensen, Mackayla Arthur, Sheridan Basset, and many other grandchildren and step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Flora Yates; parents James and Velma; brother James Yates; sister Cheryl Yates; and a grandbaby Jesse Jorgensen.
A memorial service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the American Legion Hall Post #36 in Fort Bridger, WY.