William Thedford Yates Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Thedford Yates of Aurora, Colorado, who passed away on August 20, 2024, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though William Thedford may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Stanley Yates and Elsie Yates; his wife Ona Rae Yates; and his son Timothy Yates. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.