M. Theresa Yellam Lytle
June 3, 1923 - May 16, 2008
Obituary
M. Theresa Yellam Lytle
Age 84 of SeaTac, WA. Born June 3, 1923 in South Park Seattle WA, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2008 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Postel, her daughter Joan Postel and her brothers Frank Yellam, and John Yellam.
She is survived by her husband Richard Lytle of 19 years, her daughters Bonnie Harkins Seattle, Vicki Guy Burien, her son Don Postel Texas her brother Mike Yellam Des Moines, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, three step-children and their families.
Visitation Thursday May 22nd and Friday May 23rd from 12:00 – 8:00pm and Saturday May 24th 12:00 – 5:00pm with Services Tuesday, May 27th at 11:00am all at Bonney-Watson Parker Chapel, 900 SW 146th St., Burien 206 244-2320.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Highline Hospice, the Susan G. Koman Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, or her church, New Hope United Presbyterian.
I feel very blessed, that I got to know her. She definately was always there when you needed her. It was so nice to meet all the family I never really knew I had. God Bless all of you, Kayce
Farewell to our friend Theresa. The very first friend we met when we arrived here from Southern California in 1968. Our condolences to Dick and Bonnie and Vicky and Donny. We know she is with her Lord and we will see her again someday. Teena & Gus Quartarolo
I have spent the last few days trying to figure out what to say about a woman who meant everything to me. Every good memory I have, she was right there. The days spent in South Park, playing cards and drinking tea, all those soccer games she was at ringing the cow bell every time I made a play, even having me iron her pillowcases and napkins, just so I was busy and active doing something. Even those times when she wanted to kill me for over watering her garden and pulling up her favorite tree, because I thought it was a weed.
I think the most important things I can say about grandma are those lessons in life she taught me. She showed me not to be critical of people but rather to celebrate their uniqueness. She taught me how to pull myself up in the darkest days of my life. To never be afraid of hard work. To appreciate everything around you right down to dandelion leaves that she could never get me to eat.
She has left behind a hugh legacy and a whole that can never be filled. Its like what my Uncle Don said, “When I come to Seattle, I will never see it the same.” She was the very backbone and thread that kept this family together.
Grandmas Theresa, everything I am is because you loved me. And for that I am truly grateful. I feel so lucky because I have had the privilege of knowing you for the 42 years.
It is now time to say goodbye to my hero and to celebrate that you are right where you should be. Be at peace my sweet grandma. I love you very much!
Growing up in South Park as a friend of Don’s, we all knew each other’s Mom’s pretty well. Mrs. Postel, to me, was always at their house when I would come over and in my memories she was my favorite “other” Mom. Donnie, Tommy, Steve, Randy, Kathy, Rick, Doug, Margit, Valerie, Bonnie….we all grew up together and sadly went our own ways. But recently I was given the book, “Seattle’s South Park” with many pictures in the book courtesy of Mrs. Postel. That book is now a cherished trip down Memory Lane for me. The story and the pictures reminding me of so much I had forgotten about where we all grew up.
Mrs. Postel was always nice, kind and funny and we hung out at Don’s because she was more willing than most of the Moms to put up with us.
My condolences to the family at this time as you celebrate her life. I’m sure she was loved and will be dearly missed.
I saw grandma about two weeks ago and the first thing she said to me was that my hair was pretty. She made me feel so loved with just one compliment. She has always treated me like I was one of her own even though I am her step grandaughter. She used to come and visit us and at night she would tell me ghost stories. She has always been able to make me laugh!!! My mom’s mom passed away when I was little and she was there to fill the gap. I will be forever thankful for all of the times we shared together.
I remember Auntie Theresa as a person with a very deep faith. Her faith in God guided her throughout her life and she was a great example to all of us. She was such a character. I remember her telling me with a huge smile on her face, “I don’t need rouge. A glass of red wine gives me a natural glow.” My Dad adored his sister “Tick-Tock.” My condolences to Dick, Bonnie, Vickie, Donny and your families.
Auntie Theresa always called at Christmastime to thank me for sending our family picture card. She said she looked forward to getting the card and watching the boys grow. She said I was getting shorter every year. She always made me laugh!
I will miss my dear Auntie Theresa. The wonderful memories we all have will live on forever!
My prayers have been with Dick and all the family over the last few months.
During mom’s illness Don & I visited her several times from Texas. Every night we prayed with her and tucked her in. I always said, “Night, night, mom, sleep tight.”
Her reply to me when I saw her last was, “Say Night, Night.”
I like to think of her as just sleeping.
Growing up in South Park there were so many childhood memories of visiting and hanging out at Theresa’s
Theresa always telling jokes and cheering others up when they were feeling down., While in her presence one could forget momentarily their sadness because she would distract with much joy through her humor,wisdom and faith
Condolences to Bonnie, Vickie, Donny
Miss you Godmother.