Donald LeRoy Yates, 86

March 13, 1935 - Jan. 16, 2022

Donald LeRoy Yates, of rural Glenwood, Iowa passed away Jan. 16, 2022. A celebration of life was held Jan. 22 at 10 a.m., at Peterson Mortuary in Glenwood. Interment to be held at a later date.

Don was born March 13, 1935, in Mills County, Iowa to Raymond Creel and Mabel Phylurah (Ross) Yates.

Don graduated from Tabor High School in 1953. He served in the Navy Seebees. Don was united in marriage to Jacklyn Ann Jinings on June 25, 1990, in Bellevue. He farmed and owned the Oasis restaurant for many years. Don enjoyed raising large gardens, fishing, working in his shop, attending sporting events and was a devoted supporter of Optimist Wrestling. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Preceding Don in passing were his parents, siblings Wendell, Darrell, Gary, Alene, Pat and Betty. Survivors include his loving wife Jackie Yates; children John (Denise) Yates; Rick Yates all of Glenwood, Iowa; Mike Yates of Council Bluffs; Don A. Yates of Glenwood; Jim Yates of North Richland Hills, Texas; Tim Yates of Glenwood; Lisa Yates (Scott) Ertle of Council Bluffs; Darrell (Michelle) Yates of Gig Harbor, Wash.; step-daughter Denise Jens of Glenwood; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Carolyn Yates of Glenwood; many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

Interment to be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be directed to: Glenwood Lions Club or Silver City Fire & Rescue.