Tom Yost


 


Thomas B. Yost, 68, of Lafayette, IN, died Saturday May 18, 2013 at Indiana University Health.

He was born August 7, 1944, in Lafayette to the late Carl and Ruby Slipher Yost. Tom graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1962 and attended Purdue University. He served in the US Army from 1965 to 1967. On October 19, 2001 he married Donna K. Ely and she survives. Tom was a Real Estate Broker/Associate in Lafayette since 1974, last with FC Tucker Realty. He was also employed by Lafayette Warehouse/Auto Supply for over 40 years. Following his time as a photograher for Camera Craftsman and Douglas Studios, he worked freelance as Tom Yost Wedding Photography. He attended Evangelical Covenant Church and was a member of Calvery Baptist Church. Tom enjoyed old cars, swap meets, and car auctions as well as walking the Florida beaches and spending time with his family.

Surviving along with his wife is a son Grant T. Yost of Chicago, IL and stepchildren Kristy M. Neal husband Joel of Lafayette, Brett R. Ely of Indianapolis, Clint M. Ely wife Jennifer of Lafayette, grandchildren Ashley Leap, Brayden Ely, Nick Kirchgessner, Kenzie Ely, Caleb Ely, Karsyn Ely, Colin Ely and a great grandson Kolten. Also surviving are sisters Pat Garrett of Rossville, Ruth O'Neill of Sanford, FL, Jeri Collins of Lafayette and a brother John Yost of Lafayette. Tom was preceded in death by brothers Carl, Markwood and Barry Yost.

Visitation will be 5-8 PM Thursday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Friday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Interment will be at Mintonye Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute in Tom's memory to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lafayette. Sign the guest book and leave memories at www.soller-baker.com


Published in the Journal & Courier from May 20 to May 21, 2013 
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Don Becker

Donald E. Becker

Donald E. Becker, 89, of West Lafayette, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Cumberland Pointe. Born March 9, 1924 in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Karl and Marybelle (Eddington) Becker. He graduated from West Lafayette High School. Donald honorably served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946.

He married Mary Katherine Kashner in 1951 and she preceded him in death in 1978. He then married Betty Joe Becker and she preceded him in death in 1997. Donald worked for National Homes Corporation for 29 years and Indiana Veterans Home for 22 years in maintenance.

Surviving are his two daughters, Susan Becker (partner/companion, Susan Ziegler) of Avon Lake, OH, and Donna Rietschlin (husband, John) of Ottawa, Ontario; seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and his dearest friend Shirley Stanton. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Anna Rietschlin.

Memorial service will be held today at 8:30 a.m. at the Cumberland Pointe Chapel with Spiritual Counselor Dwight Herin officiating. Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at 
www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com

Published in the Journal & Courier on May 11, 2013
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