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1932
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2016
James Yordy Obituary
Born: Sept. 5, 1932
Died: Feb. 19, 2016
James Walter Yordy, 83, of Tucson, AZ, passed away February 19, 2016, in Tucson, with family by his side.
Born in Peoria, IL on September 5, 1932, he married June L. Davis on June 9, 1956, in Chicago.
He was preceded in death by infant son, Jack Davis Yordy; and son, Jeffrey James Yordy; grandson, Timothy Christian Sutter; and granddaughter, Josey Yordy Baer.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, June (Davis) Yordy; and children, Janice (Dave) Yordy Sutter; daughter-in-law, Patty (Drzal) Yordy, Jonathan (Jean) Yordy, Jill (Michael) Stasch, and Jeanne (Matt Baer) Yordy; and 8 living grandchildren.
Jim and June raised their family in Lyons, IL and moved to Tucson in 2004. He owned Yordy's Grease Service, served on the Lyons Public Library Board, and was an active member of Lombard Mennonite Church.He was an accomplished oil painter, leaving his works to be enjoyed by all. Since doing peace service in Germany as a young adult, he traveled throughout the world.
Service at Assembly Mennonite Church, 1201 S. 11th Street, Goshen, IN, Saturday, March 5, 1:00 pm.
Donations: Mennonite World Conference.
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Alice
February 23, 2016
Thinking of you, June, and hoping that family and friends will help you during this time of grieving...I loved seeing this photo of Jim and remembering his sense of humor.
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Pat and Ron Hyne
February 23, 2016
Jim will be missed by many that shared time with him at the non-profit that he so generously volunteered his time. He was also a good friend and neighbor.
Karen Davis and family
February 23, 2016
Memories from my childhood years come to mind. God be with you Aunt June and all in your time of sorrow.
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