Ardys Rae Yates Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ardys Rae Yates of Stratford, Iowa, born in Webster City, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 86, on July 4, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ardys Rae Yates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clifford Gabrielson and Viva Gabrielson (Scott); her husband Wendell Yates; her sister Jean Woodard; and her siblings-in-law, Francis "Babe" Woodard, John Yates, Dean Yates, Jim Yates, Russ Fitchhorn, Joe Yates, John Manship, Marie Yates, Maxine Fitchhorn, Charlene Yates, Kathy Yates and Larita Manship.
She is survived by: her children, Shelley Clausen (Charles) of Stanhope, Leann Yates (Phil Gillespie) of Cordova, IL and Lynn Yates (Jennifer) of Indianola; her grandchildren, Seth Clausen, Sarah Keenan, Erin Dietz, Magen Jones, Eric Yates, Chance Yates, Garrett Yates, Zach Oldham, Nick Oldham and Mikayla Foster; her siblings-in-law, Janet Yates, Sandy Yates, Verona Yates and Andy Yates; her nephew Rick Woodard (Penny Woodard); her great-nephew Grant Woodard; and her great-niece Tiffany Woodard. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, many extended family and friends.
