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Update from Jan. 26, 2024

Dick's Celebration of Life was held on December 29, 2023 along with the love of his life Jan at the Palisades of Broadmoor Park. Their remains were scattered in the mountains near Divide Colorado.
Shared by Eric Yost on Jan. 14, 2024 at 10:26 a.m. PST

Obituary

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard "Dick" Yost, a cherished father and husband, a devout Christian, and a commendable man who lived a life of service, on December 8, 2023. Dick, born in 1929, held an unwavering faith and passion for life that touched everyone around him.

Dick was a man of notable personality traits. He was personable, engaging everyone he met with his innate warmth and sincerity. He …

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I think one of Dick’s best qualities was his optimism.  He almost always found the good in every situation and person h…
I think one of Dick’s best qualities was his optimism.  He almost always found the good in every si…
I think one of Dick’s best qualities was his optimism.  He almos…

I don’t know what I enjoyed doing better with you.  Camping with  Jan and Daina in the motorhome in the Rocky  mountain…

I don’t know what I enjoyed doing better with you.  Camping with  Jan and Daina in the motorhome in…

I don’t know what I enjoyed doing better with you.  Camping with…

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Community Involvement

Church

Attendee of

Woodman Valley Chapel Heights Campus

Volunteered for

Volunteer of

The Gideons International

Service Organization
Volunteer of

Christian Motorcycle Association

Volunteer of

El Paso County Sheriff Office Foundation

Favorites

What were Dick's favorite sports teams?
Pittsburgh Steelers, of course!
Pittsburgh Steelers, of course!
Pittsburgh Steelers, of course!
What causes did Dick care about most?
Gideons and placing their Bibles in various places. Prison ministry where he made …
Gideons and placing their Bibles in various places. Prison ministry where he made visits and…
Gideons and placing their Bibles in various places. Prison ministry where he made visits and shared Christ. Chaplai…
What were Dick's favorite songs or musical artists?
Dick loved singing with gusto hymns from the Presbyterian hymn book at Coral Ridge P…
Dick loved singing with gusto hymns from the Presbyterian hymn book at Coral Ridge Presbyteria…
Dick loved singing with gusto hymns from the Presbyterian hymn book at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church!!
What were Dick's favorite performances to watch?
I dont know about performances, but I will tell you what Dick did love! He loved to…
I dont know about performances, but I will tell you what Dick did love! He loved to travel wi…
I dont know about performances, but I will tell you what Dick did love! He loved to travel with Jan, I’m sure seeing e…

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Born

1929
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Passed away

December 8th, 2023
Colorado Springs, CO

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Divide, CO, USA

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