Neil Yost
December 4, 1939 ~ January 25, 2012
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Neil Yost, 72, of Miller, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 28 at the First Presbyterian Church in Miller. There will be a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 27 at Rembold Funeral Home in St. Lawrence. Inurnment will be at G.A.R. Cemetery at a later date.
James Neil Yost was born December 4, 1939 in Miller, SD to Willard and Ruth (Arbogast) Yost. He was born into a family of 7 brothers and sisters. Neil grew up in South Hand County and attended school in Mondamin Township at the Johnson and Heezen schools. He graduated from Miller High School in 1957. Neil served in the National Guard for several years and earned several awards for marksmanship. Neil helped build the Big Bend and Platte bridges as an underwater welder.
Neil married Sharon Peterson on October 17, 1960. They farmed and ranched in South Hand County for 20 years. They raised two children, a son David and daughter Deanne. In 1985 the couple moved to town (Miller) where Neil worked as a carpenter. Neil?s talented wood working can be seen throughout town and with his family.
From the time he was small he was given the nickname ?Blow? and that is what his classmates knew him as. Neil was a character with a zest for life that was shared and enjoyed by all who knew him. He was a true friend and was always there when you needed him. Some of our fondest memories involve an elephant and his blue jeans hanging on the girdle shop?enough said.
Neil met the love of his life-a cute little bomb shell who came to town to be a hair dresser. It was history from the first moments. They of course married and ended up on the farm doing what Neil loved to do. He always said ?I may not get rich but it?s the greatest job a man could find?.
Neil enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards, watching Jimmy D race and being with his kids and grandkids and numerous family and friends. Sharon passed away December 2, 2010 and Neil said that life just wasn?t as much fun without her.
Neil is remembered as the coolest grandfather, the greatest dad, a special brother and the best uncle anyone could ever have.
Neil is survived by his son David (Joyce) Yost of Huron; daughter Deanne (Alan) Steinke of Colome; five grandchildren, Gerry and Eric Shaw, Clint and Jesse (Angela) Hall and Shane Yost; one sister Dee (Larry) Danburg of Miller; one brother Jerry (Sharon) Yost of Connecticut; sister-in-law Lois Yost of Iowa; many very special nieces and nephews and beloved in-laws.
Neil was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one sister Cleone Anderson, brothers, Keith, Gene and Lyle Yost.
James Neil Yost was born December 4, 1939 in Miller, SD to Willard and Ruth (Arbogast) Yost. He was born into a family of 7 brothers and sisters. Neil grew up in South Hand County and attended school in Mondamin Township at the Johnson and Heezen schools. He graduated from Miller High School in 1957. Neil served in the National Guard for several years and earned several awards for marksmanship. Neil helped build the Big Bend and Platte bridges as an underwater welder.
Neil married Sharon Peterson on October 17, 1960. They farmed and ranched in South Hand County for 20 years. They raised two children, a son David and daughter Deanne. In 1985 the couple moved to town (Miller) where Neil worked as a carpenter. Neil?s talented wood working can be seen throughout town and with his family.
From the time he was small he was given the nickname ?Blow? and that is what his classmates knew him as. Neil was a character with a zest for life that was shared and enjoyed by all who knew him. He was a true friend and was always there when you needed him. Some of our fondest memories involve an elephant and his blue jeans hanging on the girdle shop?enough said.
Neil met the love of his life-a cute little bomb shell who came to town to be a hair dresser. It was history from the first moments. They of course married and ended up on the farm doing what Neil loved to do. He always said ?I may not get rich but it?s the greatest job a man could find?.
Neil enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards, watching Jimmy D race and being with his kids and grandkids and numerous family and friends. Sharon passed away December 2, 2010 and Neil said that life just wasn?t as much fun without her.
Neil is remembered as the coolest grandfather, the greatest dad, a special brother and the best uncle anyone could ever have.
Neil is survived by his son David (Joyce) Yost of Huron; daughter Deanne (Alan) Steinke of Colome; five grandchildren, Gerry and Eric Shaw, Clint and Jesse (Angela) Hall and Shane Yost; one sister Dee (Larry) Danburg of Miller; one brother Jerry (Sharon) Yost of Connecticut; sister-in-law Lois Yost of Iowa; many very special nieces and nephews and beloved in-laws.
Neil was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one sister Cleone Anderson, brothers, Keith, Gene and Lyle Yost.
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Always enjoyed Neil coming in to the Lumberyard to visit. Worked with Neil on several projects, and he always brought a touch of humor with him that made it a treat to be around him. We’ll miss him. God Bless
Dee & Family: We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.
Dave, Dee and Families,
My deepest sympathies to you and your families. Neil was a great man and always seemed to make me laugh. We had a lot of good times with your parents and the memories will be cherished forever.
Steve
I have very fond memories of both Neil and Sharon and they were one of the many friends that welcomed me to South Hand and i will always have those great memories in my mind…..
My sincere sympathy to family members. Growing up in South Hand brings fond memories from the past and one of them was knowing Blow. He was always happy-go-lucky and a character that was fun to know…a good guy!
To the Yost family,
We were saddened to hear about Neil. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
To the Yost family….I want to express my sincere sympathy to all of you. Neil was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor and he will be missed by all who knew him. I knew him from the high school years to the present.
Dee and David and families-
So sorry to hear about Neil. He had a fantastic sense of humor and one of a kind laugh. I remember spending a lot of time with both of your folks when I was a kid and they welcomed us with open arms!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Dee and David, Praying for strength for you both now. Your parents always made me feel welcome in my home away from home all throughout gradeschool. Only great memories about both!!
I knew Neil for a long time, and his wife, Sharon; we enjoyed visiting together several times and I always found them joyful and fun-loving. We shared laughter and serious times and prayer together. I know he is with Sharon and they’re with Jesus Christ in heaven. And by God’s grace, I’m planning to see them again. And we’ll laugh and rejoice and be joyful with them always. May God bless their dear family.
David, Deanne and family
I am so sorry for your loss. The death of loved one is such a
painful time. Only Jehovah truly understand the depth of pain
and offers comfort and hope to each of us at this most difficult
time. Please read John 11:24-27.Psalm 37:29. Psalm 83:18.
Hope this thought and scriptures bring comfort to your heart as
they have mine during this time of sadness.