Donald B. Yokley
April 2, 1936 - July 23, 2009
Obituary
Donald B. Yokley, age 73, died peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2009 in University Place, WA with his family at his side. Don is survived by his wife of 19 years, Penny; daughters, Jo Dan Morehouse and Jill Steve Scanson; son, Jack Tammy Vincent; 15 grandchildren; 10 ½ great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Yokley; brother, John Joyce Yokley; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Jayme Vincent. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, 07/28 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm and on Wednesday from 9:00 am – service. A Celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday at 12:30 pm at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 206 242-1787. Please sign the guest book at www.bonneywatson.com.
Daddy, I miss you so much! I hope I told you often enough how much I love you and am glaf you are my dad. I still go to pick up the phone to call you. I miss your voice and the smell of your cologne. I didn’t realize until you were gone that you are my safety. I am so glad we had that special conversation abput you always being just right around the corner. I just wish I could see you every now and then. I am trying really hard to take good care of mom but she misses you. She loves you so much. I asked Steve to say hi and that I love you. I hope you and Steve are finding the best fishing places. Just don’t fight over baseball. I love you daddy and will see you in heaven.
Don was not just a friend to me, but more like a Father figure. We met as strangers, and quickly became close Friends. I love this man for who he was and will always think of him as someone that showed unconditional love to his Family and Friends. I love you Don and will always remember the love you gave to me. Forever. Time can never change how much you mean to me. I will pass on what I have learned from you. You are safe in my heart. Love PJ