Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Yates, Gilbert Lee 1957
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The Ionia Daily Sentinel-Standard, Wednesday, August 28, 1957
Gilbert Lee Yates, 74, died late Tuesday in Blodgett hospital where he had 
been taken about noon because of a heart condition.  Mr. Yates had quietly 
observed the 57th anniversary July 18 of his employment with the State Savings 
bank of Ionia and its successor, the First Security bank.  

Last Friday, with his son, Lee VanAllen Yates, he went to Topinabee for a few 
days but they returned to his home here Monday.  He became ill Tuesday, 
although he was not thought to be in a serious condition when he went to Grand 
Rapids to consult his physician.  He failed to rally and his death came 
Tuesday evening.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the 
Boynton funeral home.  The Rev. Geo. Rentschler of the First Presbyterian 
church will officiate, burial in Highland Park cemetery.

Surviving Mr. Yates are two sons, G. Benton Yates of Livonia and Lee VanAllen 
Yates of Cleveland, Ohio who was spending his vacation here with his father; 
one brother, Dr. L. Wing Yates of Waukegan, Ill.; two grandsons, David Miles 
Yates and Lee Davis Yates, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Benton Yates and one 
granddaughter, Clay VanAllen Yates, daughter of Lee VanAllen Yates.

Mr. Yates was born in Ionia July 23, 1883, the son of Gilbert S. and Hanna 
Wing Yates, pioneer settlers.  He was married November 23, 1910 to Lucy C. 
Morse of Ionia.  Mr. and Mrs. Yates made their home on Tower street until 1916 
when they moved to 332 East Washington street, the present home.  Mrs. Yates 
passed away August 27, 1951.

He attended Ionia public schools until he went to work for Simpson and Peer in 
their dry goods store, soon thereafter joining the State Savings bank in 
1900.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Ionia, an honorary 
life member of Ionia lodge No. 548 B.P.O.E.  For many years he was active in 
his church serving as a member and director of the choir.  He was one of the 
early members of the Ionia Country club and its secretary-treasurer for many 
years.  He was active as a golfer, bowler, fisherman and tennis enthusiast.

At the time of his death he was assistant vice-president of the First Security 
bank.  April 19, 1952, Mr. Yates was honored by the bank at a testimonial 
dinner for the more than 50 years of devoted service to his work.  Devoted to 
his family and friends, Mr. Yates was known for his calm and gentle manner and 
will be remembered for his many acts of kindness in his work and private 
life.  

Those desiring may contribute to a memorial fund which will be established for 
the First Presbyterian church choir.



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