Thomas Yates

Posted Feb 28, 2023 | 2:41 PM by CookSFC

Thomas Yates

1932 – 2023

The family of Thomas Harold Yates are sad to announce his passing at the Bow Island Health Centre on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the age of 90 years. Tom leaves behind his children, Russel (Rochelle) Yates, Pat McCray, Shelly Lambert and Murray (Jayne) Yates; grandchildren, Bailey McCray, Miles McCray, Kaelin Lambert, Clayton Yates and Rohdy Yates as well as his great-granddaughter Mekah McCray. Tom was predeceased by his beloved wife, Midge in 2009; son-in-law, Scott McCray; parents, Harold and Ethel Yates; sister, Pat (Mick) Brooks; brothers, Bill (Toody) Yates and Richard Yates as well as all of Midge’s siblings. Tom started trucking in 1952, hauling gravel for his brother, who owned Royal Sand & Gravel in Bow Island. The following year, Tom bought his own truck and leased it to his brother, hauling gravel for roads. In 1970, Tom briefly hauled freight between Alberta, and Vancouver, British Columbia but soon went into hauling crude oil in Southeastern Alberta. He moved his operation to Lethbridge in 1985. In 2012, at the age of 80, Tom gave up his Class 1 driver’s license but still has two trucks that haul crude oil (one driven by his son Russel). A Celebration of Tom’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. Tom’s service will be live-streamed. Those unable to attend who wish to experience the celebration may visit our website and selecting the View Broadcast Button on the home page at service time. Memorial donations in Tom’s name may be made directly to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation, c/o Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta, ToK 0G0. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone 403-527-6455

Date : 2023-02-05
Location : Bow Island, Alberta