Howard W.

Yost

Howard W. Yost Jan. 13, 1927 – Jan. 20, 2015 Howard Yost, 88 of Brookings passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 at his residence. Howard was born at his family's home on Crane Creek (Malheur County) in 1927 to William and Elizabeth (Barntish) Yost. He served his country by joining the Army and did his tour in Korea where he was in the signal corps. Howard married Patricia Dakin in 1971. He retired in 1989 after working for Coos-Curry Electric for 26 years. He is survived by his sister, Ethel Hansen of Portland; his wife of 44 years, Patricia; children Karl Yost (Missie) of Anchorage, Alaska, Deb Taylor of Gold Hill and Shirley Yost of Gold Hill; grandchildren Lisa Taylor and Kris Yost; great-granddaughter Alexis. There will be no services per Howard's request. Redwood Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.