NIBLEY, UTAH: Lowell Webb Yeates, 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Nibley on May 3, 2005.
He was born on March 31, 1919, in Nibley, Utah to Israel and Marietta Yeates.
He was the youngest of seven children: Marvin, Myrtle, Alexander, Sarah, Lula and Iola.
Lowell grew up in Nibley and attended Millville Elementary, graduating from
South Cache High School and Utah State Agricultural College with a B.S. in Business.
He married LaVone Jensen in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Oct. 24, 1941. They
are the parents of three daughters.
Lowell served in the 171st Engineer Combat Battalion of the United States Army during World War II. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal Citation for his courage and leadership.
His occupation was that of accountant and office manager. He was the co-owner
of the firm Huppi & Yeates Plumbing & Heating Co.
As a devoted and faithful member of the LDS Church, his church service has been representative of his strong testimony. He was a high priest and served in many ward and stake callings.
Lowell has given much of his life to community service, serving on the Nibley City Council, Mil1vil1e-Nibley Cemetery Board, the Nibley City History Committee, and an active member of the American Legion.
He was happiest when working on his family history or attending family reunions. He enjoyed working on his farm and in the garden. He loved taking his trailer to the Grand Teton National Park every summer and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, La Vone, and 3 daughters: Linda (Bill) Cronquist of Springville, Utah, Patty (David) Egan, and Leslie Yeates of Nibley, Utah. He has 8 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, May 7, 2005, in the Nibley Utah Stake Center at 3701 S. 450 West Nibley, UT, with Bishop Gerald K. Knight conducting. Friends may call from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Saturday at the Stake Center prior to services. Burial will be in the Millville..Nibley Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion. Funeral arrangements by Allen-Hall Mortuary.