Robert Edward "Bob" Yates
May 30, 1933 ~ April 23, 2012
Services:
AMemorial Service will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Rev. Harry Harper officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM at in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD .
Robert “Bob” Edward Yates, 78, of Coltons Point, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family by his side on April 23, 2012 in Callaway, MD. Born on May 30, 1933 in Washington, DC. he was the son of the late Russell Garnet and Pearl Anna (Donavant) Yates. Mr. Yates is survived by his loving wife Anna Lois Yates whom he married on February 11, 1956 in Arlington, VA. Mr. Yates is survived by his children: Lois Kathleen Yates of Clements, MD., Carol Lee Brandt (Gerald) of Arlington, VA., Barbara Ellen Brooks of Callaway, MD., 7 grandchildren, and his sister Martha Gomes. He is preceded in death by his sisters: Ruth Clark and Kathlyn Yates. Mr. Yates graduated from Washington Lee High School in 1951 and went on to serve 2 years in the United States Army while in the Army he earned the National Defense Medal and Good Conduct Medal, and was a military police officer in Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, MD. After serving in the Army Bob worked as a carpenter for the Arlington County Schools retiring in June 1990 after 38 years. He moved from Arlington, VA to St. Mary’s County on June, 1990. Bob was a member of the American Legion, and enjoyed; carpentry, playing softball, and watching the Washington Capital Hockey games. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Memorial Service will follow at 3:00 PM with Rev. Harry Harper officiating followed by an American Legion service. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 Avenue, MD., and/or Seventh District Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609.
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“Dear Anna, “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. “
“DEAR ANNA AND FAMILY, SO VERY SAD TO HEAR OF BOB’S PASSING.WE WILL ALL MISS SEEING BOB ON THE CART RIDING AROUND THE POINT.MY DOG BITES HOWEVER CLEO LOVED BOB BECAUSE HE ALWAYS GAVE HER A BISCUIT.DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR OUR DEAR NEIGHBORS. MAY BOB REST IN PEACE WITH NO MORE SUFFERING.”
“So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. He was a Great person. You are in our Thoughts and Prayers.”
“Anna & Family We are so sorry. We will be praying for you and your family. He was such a good man and he will be greatly missed.God bless you all.”
“We are so sorry to hear of your loss; our heartfelt prayers are with you all.”
“Our deepest condolences are extended at this time of sorrow. Bob will be fondly remembered.”
“Anna & family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I am glad we got a chance to talk at the Bluegrass in Hughesville. Give me a call if I can help in any way.”
“Anna, no words can express. We are all so very sorry to lose such a wonderful cousin and dear dear friend. We are all a call away. We can be there with you in minutes if you need us. xxoo “
“Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.”
“We are deeply saddened by our dear neighbor’s passing. May you all take comfort that he is no longer suffering. Anna, if you need ANYTHING, please let us know. You and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Anna, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I will keep you in my prayers. Mary Frances Abell”
“”Anna” we are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We have a lot of great memories with you guys. Let us know if you need anything,,,”
“Miss Anna, So sorry to read about Bob. Mom thought the world of both of you. Will miss you at the Blue Crabs games, but if you want to go with me, give me a call. Thinking of you and all you’ve lost recently. Take care and know that the angels are looking out for you. “
“Anna and family, Iam so sorry to hear of Bobs passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Dear Anna, We are so sorry to hear about Bob. We always enjoyed sipping one with him.”
“Barbara and family, So sorry for the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you and your family.”
“Anna & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead.”
“Anna & Family So sorry to hear about Bob. Just had seen Bob at Opis two weeks ago and I spoke to him Jenny was also their for treatment We will all kept you in our prayers may he rest in peace now.”
“Ms. Anna, So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing…Mom always spoke so highly of you both..she loved having you as neighbors..Bob is in Heaven watching you and guiding you from above..may he rest in peace..you are in our thoughts and prayers..”
“You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.”
“Colton’s Point has lost a legend and the regular sighting of this smiling happy man riding around The Point on his golf cart with his lovely lady by his side…The St. clement’s Island Museum staff and I will forever remember the “lovebirds on wheels!” God Bless Anna and family….and the new angel in Heaven riding his golf cart among the clouds… “
“We are sorry for your loss, Bob was a good man and a great father and he will be missed.”
“To the Yates Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“We miss you already dad. You were a wonderful dad and grandfather. You will be in our thoughts everyday and we will watch after Mom for you. You can now rest in the arms of the angels with no more pain. Love you. Barb, Chaz, Dani, and Tori. “
“Anna, We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember the parties with all of us dancing the night away. XOXO”
“Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. Bob and his wonderful smile and laugh will be missed but always remembered and will bring a smile to my face. He was a wonderful man with a beautiful soul. God Bless!”
“Mrs. Yates and Family; my deepest sympathies for your loss……peace be with you all!”
“Anna, so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. “
“Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. With deepest sympathy. Betty and Pete”
“Mrs. Yates I am so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family! “
“Dear Miss Anna, I am so very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was such a nice man and I will remember him fondly. May he rest in peace now and may you find comfort in your happy memories of the time you two shared together. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and you deal with this horrible loss. God bless you all.”
“Anna,we are very sad to hear of Bob’s passing, we so enjoyed him and you at Legion functions and all the many places we saw each other out and about. May God’s blessing be with him and his comfort to you and yours during this difficult time.”
“Anna and Family: I am truly sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He will surly be missed. I wish Comfort, Peaceful Moments, Renewed Strength, Hope and my Deepest Sympathy to all of the Yates Family. “
“Anna, we are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We will miss him at the Bluegrass festivals.”
“Anna and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will truly miss Bob. He has been such a good friend. “
“Anna,Kathy, Carol, Barbara and all of the grandchildren. We have all lost a wonderful and kind man. Every since I moved across the street from you 3 years ago, you all have accepted me as family. When I was out shoveling top soil on my yard, Bob came over and asked how I was doing. I laughed and told him I had a shovel to fit his hand too. He said “I have something better than a shovel.” He went home and here he comes with a tractor and blade. He leveled my whole yard, I’d still be shoveling if it wasn’t for him. What a wonderul man. Anna you have always been so good to me too. I still find myself looking over there for him to be standing on the step calling “Rob”, that was his nickname for me, but he is no longer suffering and is at peace in heaven. That’s the only place he would be sent to. The whole family did a fantastic job of taking care of him. I love you all and thank you so much for letting me be part of your family. I will always be here for you if you ever need anything.”
“Anna., Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. My sincere condolences in this most trying of times. Louis”
“From the ball fields of northern Virginia, to the Virginia American Legion State championship, onward to the outings we had across the street from Captain Sam’s, and then to Colton’s Point, my friend of over 44 years will always bring back memories of the times we shared in life. Pat and I will sorely miss your wave as we pass your house. Anna, we will always be here for you and your family.”
“Anna, Kathy, Carol & Barbara, Jenny and I treasure the time we spent with Bob and his family. Softball, hockey, work and the legion…wonderful years !!! We sent our love and condolences. Peace !”
“Dearest Anna and Family, Danny and I were so sad to hear of Bob’s passing. Please know you are in our hearts and in our prayers. We love you very much and are here for you in any way we can. We just wish we could take away the pain you and your family are going through. God Bless you always.”
“Mrs. Yates I want to express my deepest sympathy at your family’s time of loss. I am the Army Guardsman that blew taps and presented the flag to you at Mr. Yates’ service yesterday. I am not known by your family, at least I don’t think that our name is. I noticed at the funeral home, the Arl. County plaque on display that Mr. Yates had earned. The “small world” aspect of all of this has made me very curious. You see, Mr. Yates and my father started working for the Arlington School System in the same year. Dad had retired from the Marine Band in DC in July of 1952. He, Wm. Frederick Pfeiffer, took the band director’s position at W&L HS Sept, 1952. I read where your husband had graduated from W&L in the obit. Dad retired from Arl. in June 1973. He went to be with the Lord in Nov. 1993. He would have been 101 next month. Dad worked at Stratford Jr. High as well as W&L throughout his career. Every Thanksgiving, our family would make the Old Oaken Bucket football game against GW in Alexandria, part of the day! We may never know, but yesterday I was wondering if Mr. Yates and my father’s paths ever crossed to the point of them knowing each other. Just wanted to share this interesting trivia with you. May the Lord grant you comfort, strength, faith and Hope in the Resurrection during this, your time of sorrow. God Bless, Eric Pfeiffer “
“ANNA & FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BOB’S PASSING. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.”
“Barbara. Im sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a great guy! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in these trying times.”
“Dear Barbara, Anna and Family. We are so sorry to hear the very sad news about Bob. You are all in our prayers and our condolences to you and your family. If there is anything I can do Barbara please let me know. God Bless your Family. R.I.P. Bob”
“So sorry for your loss Anna.. Know he will be missed by all. Will keep you in our thoughts.”
“Dear Anna, we were just told about Bob’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We really enjoyed visiting both of you on our trips back to Maryland. May the memories you shared over the years help sustain you day by day.”