John M. Yates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John M. Yates of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who passed away on September 11, 2024, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John M. Yates to pay them a last tribute.
As John departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though John may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy John leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Yates and Virginia Yates (Leigh); and his sister Leigh-Nora Frederickson. He is survived by: his wife Sally Yates (Keyes); and his children, John M. Yates, Jr. (Gina) of Elizabethville, PA, Heather L. Yates of Philadelphia and Jennifer Keyes Donovan (Michael) of Perkasie. He is also survived by five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Jack's memory to the Living Branches Foundation, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, PA 19446.
