Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthFeb 21, 1928, Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois [58119]
DeathMay 11, 2010, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois [58119]
BurialEdinburg Cemetery, Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois [58119]
FlagsUS Navy, World War II
FatherAlbert Francis YEAMAN (1902-1951)
MotherLaura Bell WEEDEN (1905-1951)
Obituary Online notes for William E. (Spouse 1)
William E. Yeaman, 82, of Edinburg passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Heritage Manor in Springfield.
He was born Feb. 21, 1928, in Edinburg, the son of Albert and Laura (Weeden) Yeaman. He married Ruth "Poofy" Blair on May 11, 1947; she preceded him in death in 2001.
He was a member of the Edinburg United Methodist Church and had served on the Edinburg School Board for many years. Bill served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Valley Forge during World War II, and was a life member of the American Legion Post. He attended Edinburg High School, earning a high school diploma after serving in the Navy. He was a retired lifelong farmer in the Christian County area and enjoyed fishing, hunting, restoring antique cars, trucks tractors, and clocks.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Wes; grandson, Adam; and brothers, Fred Yeaman and Joe Shears.
He is survived by his son, Lonnie Yeaman (Debbie) of Edinburg; a daughter, Cathy Yeaman of Chatham; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Butcher of Springfield; brother, Lyle Yeaman of New Berlin; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Wilson Park Funeral Home in Edinburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2010, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ray Radae officiating. Burial will be in the Edinburg Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Adam Yeaman Scholarship Fund, c/o Edinburg Athletic Association, 100 E. Martin, Edinburg, IL 62531 or the Edinburg United Methodist Church.
Published in The State Journal-Register on May 12, 2010 [58119]
He was born Feb. 21, 1928, in Edinburg, the son of Albert and Laura (Weeden) Yeaman. He married Ruth "Poofy" Blair on May 11, 1947; she preceded him in death in 2001.
He was a member of the Edinburg United Methodist Church and had served on the Edinburg School Board for many years. Bill served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Valley Forge during World War II, and was a life member of the American Legion Post. He attended Edinburg High School, earning a high school diploma after serving in the Navy. He was a retired lifelong farmer in the Christian County area and enjoyed fishing, hunting, restoring antique cars, trucks tractors, and clocks.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Wes; grandson, Adam; and brothers, Fred Yeaman and Joe Shears.
He is survived by his son, Lonnie Yeaman (Debbie) of Edinburg; a daughter, Cathy Yeaman of Chatham; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Butcher of Springfield; brother, Lyle Yeaman of New Berlin; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Wilson Park Funeral Home in Edinburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2010, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ray Radae officiating. Burial will be in the Edinburg Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Adam Yeaman Scholarship Fund, c/o Edinburg Athletic Association, 100 E. Martin, Edinburg, IL 62531 or the Edinburg United Methodist Church.
Published in The State Journal-Register on May 12, 2010 [58119]