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ALBERTA JUNE YEAROUT
On March 28, 2022 Alberta June Yearout, loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away peacefully in her home.
Alberta was born in Honolulu, HI, in 1933. She was the daughter of Herbert “Mac” McReynolds and Marie (Camara) McReynolds. She lived in Hawaii, where her dad was stationed in Pearl Harbor, until after the start of World War II. Some military families from Pearl Harbor were sent to California after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and Alberta and her mother were two that moved to Los Angeles. Alberta has one sister, Glenda Odom, who is ten years younger.
Alberta met Orville Yearout and got married in 1954. They loved one another deeply and were very devoted to one another throughout their 63 years of marriage. Orville and Alberta moved to Vancouver, WA, shortly after they were married and raised four children: Paulette Yearout (who preceded her in death), Brent Yearout, Delain Kemper (married to Dana) and Vanette Fontenette (married to TJ). Alberta also had many grandchildren: Myakia Corrigan, Ian Corrigan, Jason Yearout (who preceded her in death), Skyler Yearout, Derek Kemper, Desirae Kemper (who preceded her in death), Drake Kemper, Jared Fontenette, Gabrielle Fontenette; and eight great-grandchildren: Nevaeh Yearout, Jayce Yearout, Venture Corrigan Bruner, Chance Corrigan Bruner, Rhyder Corrigan Bruner, Lilian Kemper, Landon Kemper and Luke Kemper.
Alberta was known for her infectious smile and ability to light up a room. She loved being surrounded by family and was deeply cherished by all who knew her. She was a devout Catholic and led by example giving her time, resources, gifts and love for the betterment of others. She enjoyed volunteering in many capacities through the years including at church and school, at St. Vincent de Paul, in a women’s guild, at Martha’s kitchen (in California) and more. She was a “people person” and made friends wherever she went. Alberta was blest to have many friends who became as dear as family to her.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to World Vision’s clean water fun at www.worldvision.org or by donating to World Vision’s 6k for Water at https://www.facebook.com/donate/703542667756706/5576676429013987/
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Alberta's infectious smile is how I will always remember her. She was always happy. Her and Uncle Orville were 2 of the most wonderful people I had the honor of knowing growing up. My dad and Orville became great friends thru land development. Alberta always remembered my daughter at the holidays and she will be missed greatly. I hope all three of them are up there having a great time and smiling proudly on us. RIP Mr. and Mrs. Yearout.
Monee Hay
Friend
April 22, 2022
We loved Alberta and the memories our family and yours hold from lots of fun times. Alberta was the sweetest and loving person, and a good friend of Mom's. She was a thoughtful and giving person.
Cindy & Marilyn Dickinson
Friend
April 21, 2022
We feel very lucky to have known Orville and Alberta for over 50 years. They were wonderful friends who will live on in our hearts.
Alex and Becky
April 20, 2022
So sorry for your loss, Alberta was such a fine person, always so friendly and upbeat. Please accept my condolences.
Julie Boss
April 17, 2022
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