David Yates

David Lee Yates, age 66, Mound City, Kansas passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2013. He was born at Tullohoma, Tennessee the son of John and Murriell Walter Yates. The family moved to Kansas when David was six months old. He graduated from Greeley High School in the Class of 1965. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Ann Miller on January 13, 1968. To this union one daughter was born, Tracy Gayle Yates. He worked in law enforcement his entire career. Including positions with, Garnett Police Department, Miami County Sheriff's Office, Santa Fe Railroad, and Kansas State Fire Marshall's Office. He also worked as Public Safety Director for Garnett and Linn County Emergency Management Director. David was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mound City, and the Kansas and MoKan Peace Officer's Association. David's biggest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Barbara of the home, daughter Tracy Schneider and husband Todd, four grandchildren: Blaise, Aidan, Giavona and Celeste Schneider, sister, Janie Danner and husband Gary, and brother Claron Yates, and many extended family members. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Saturday May 25, 2013 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mound City. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM Friday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. A rosary will be prayed at 4:30 prior to the visitation. The family suggests contributions to the Sacred Heart Church or Linn County Sharing Bucket. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City, Chapel.

Visitation Details

Friday, May 24th, 2013 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel

Service Information

Saturday, May 25th, 2013 10:00am, Sacred Heart

Interment Details

Sacred Heart Cemetery, Mound City, Kansas