Karen S. Yoast
Passed: April 03, 2019
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Karen S. Yoast
Passed: April 03, 2019
Obituary
Karen S. Yoast, age 66 of Goodyear, AZ died April 3, 2019, in Goodyear, AZ, after a 3-year struggle with ALS. She was born December 19, 1952, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the youngest of four children born to Aaron and Ione Deneley. Outgoing and friendly, it was impossible to be around Karen without becoming her friend. She had a wicked sense of humor and she loved to keep everyone in stitches. She grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and later moved to Orem, UT where she lived for 35 years. A hard-working woman, she worked for the Utah Department of Transportation for 30 years, starting out driving a snow plow and working on paint crews, and later as office manager and contract administrator on large construction projects. Her excellent work habit earned her the honor of the Utah Department of Transportation Employee of the Year in 2017. She left many good friends in the department when she moved to AZ to be with her sister.
Karen could do anything! From baking to fixing plumbing problems, there were no limits to her expertise. She loved to cross stitch, do needlework, write poetry, work crossword and sudoku puzzles, and read. She adored her parrot, Graham and beagle, Gillette and watching animals in the wild.
Karen is survived by her son, Justin Yoast and daughter-in-law Jacquelyn of North Myrtle Beach, SC; sister, Diane Burns and brother-in-law, retired Brig. Gen. Pat Burns; and three grandchildren, Dallas, Garrison, and Savannah. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Ione Deneley.
35 responses to Karen S. Yoast
Justin Yoast says:
April 5, 2019
I love you Mom!
Cindi Larsen Reddington says:
April 7, 2019
Justin I’m soo sorry to hear about ma Karen. I’m sooo sad and I am always gonna consider y’all my family! I love ya! You can reach out to me anytime my FRIEND!
Deepest Sympathy, Bonnie Tate says:
April 10, 2019
I am sorry to hear about Karen. Thinking of you at this time. I can’t help but think about all the fun we had as kids!!
Dashields Family says:
April 5, 2019
So very sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Life seems so unfair to lose someone so dear to you. The Bible provides true comfort for grieving family. Revelation 21:4; tells us: “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.” May you find comfort in these words and your loving memories.
Mom and Dad Woodlock says:
April 5, 2019
So very sorry for your loss Justin ,Jacquie,and Savannah and family. She was a wonderful lady and Will truely be missed. She fought a tough battle. May you find comfort in knowing she is in Heaven and no longer suffering. Love and prayers to you all.
Norm Ballow says:
April 7, 2019
I have lost a TRUE, TRUE friend. May the spirit and comfort of GOD be with you at this time. I will always remember that beautiful, genuine, caring smile.
Norm
Doug and Marilee Bassett says:
April 6, 2019
We have such fond memories of Karen. We went through so much together. Our friendship goes back 37 years. We love her and were so happy to meet again at UDOT. Her smile was contagious and her quick wit kept everyone laughing. She loved her family and spoke of them often. She told us often you can’t spoil a child by loving them. We are saddened to hear of her passing. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rich and Bonita Knopp says:
April 6, 2019
Karen was a true gem. We will miss her sense of humor and smile. We so enjoyed her friendship.