J. W. Yost

© The Cheyenne Star

6 August 1937

Submitted by: Leila Evett

J. W. Yost was born in Rondo, Missouri April 1, 1956, and departed this life July 30, 1937, after 11 weeks of suffering from arthritis, at the age of 81 years, three months and 29 days.

He was first married to Ollie Margah of Missouri in 1875. To this union were born two boys and one girl. One boy preceded him in death.

He was married to Mrs. Alice Blue of Missouri in 1880 and to this union were born two girls and one boy. The boy died in infancy. he was also a father to a step-daughter, Mrs. Pearl Shelton, who was only four years old at the time of his marriage.

They have resided in Oklahoma for over 40 years and most of the time in this county. He taught school in the early days at Nine Mile and Red Top in a "dug-out".

He professed religion at the age of 41 and remained very faithful and tre to the end. He used to drive from Elk City in a hack to preach at Kiowa. He also preached at Red top near Strong City.

Mr. Yost served on the school board at Herring for a number of years and was superintendent of the Sunday School most of the time for the past 25 years. The last year or two he was unable to attend regularly because of ill health.

Grandpa Yost, as he was known to all, was loved, respected and admired by all who knew him. He was capable of making everlasting freindships. One of his greatest joys of life ws being able to see good in everyone. He never joined in conversation against his fellowman.

He suffered and died as he always lived--never asking help of anyone or uttering groans of complaint.

His life on earth was long and hard, yet he faced all things bravely, with a smile of cheer. He lived his own life, never interfering with the business of others, but always in sympathy and willing to render services to anyone in need.

His earthy life would be a wonderful example to follow. He led a clean, sweet, pure life that anyone would be proud to own. Even in his agony of death, he tried so hard to be cheerful and comforting.

It grieves us deeply to give him up but we know he is best at rest.

He leaves to mourn his passing his widow, Mrs. Alice Yost; his daughters, Mrs. Mack Shelton, and Mrs. M. M. Shelton of Herring and Mrs. C. E. Brown of Elk City; Mrs. Myrtle Baldwin of Escondido, California and a son, Clyde Yost of Collins, MO. He also leaves two grandchildren and a number of other relatives and a host of friends.

His wife wrote this death message to be read:
"Wess is gone on the Gospel Ship
To a glorious land she's bound.
She came with till; there is no price,
For Christ has paid his way clear through.
You may have your passage free.
Now I want to ride on that Gospel Ship
And go to meet him there.
It was his wish, it was his prayer
That his dear Friends would meet him there.

In Memory of J. W. Yost

This dear, sweet soul has flown away,
From this old world below,
It has gone to be with Jesus
Away from suffering and woe.

If ever a soul deserved a home
In a place like Heaven must be
Away from sorrow or pain or death,
I know it is surely he.

He sent up materials each day
For his mansion in the skies,
Materials of Kindness, Love, Friendship and Truth,
To a land where the soul never dies.

If he could speak to us now
He would say, "You must not worry or moan,
You've done your part--it's up to me
And I'll have to go it alone.

His body is gone but his love shines on
In the souls of his friends today
And our lives have been made happier
By his having passed our way.

There's a part of his life that stays with us
And will be us day by day,
So--let us say--"he is not dead,
He is just away."

--a Granddaughter
Mrs. Leo Kirksey

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