Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Wilson Yost

Male 1891 - 1972  (81 years)


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  • Name Wilson Yost 
    Born 15 Apr 1891  Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-169624 
    Died 12 May 1972  Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I169624  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Benjamin Yost,   b. 10 Dec 1855, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Nov 1932  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Mary Roth,   b. 22 Sep 1853, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Sep 1949  (Age 95 years) 
    Family ID F48331  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Ann Doerr,   b. 11 Jul 1891, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 May 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 11 Feb 1914  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Vera Lucille Yost,   b. 22 Apr 1922,   d. 22 Jun 2017, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years)
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F49270  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • WILSON YOST

      Wilson Yost , 81, formerly of Milverton, died in the Freeport Sanatorium near Kitchener, Friday, May 12 after a lengthy illness.

      He was born in Mornington Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Yost.

      He came to Milverton in 1932 and was employed at Ebersol's Farm Machinery for 18 years and the Honderich Furniture Company for six years. and retired in 1966 from the Grosch Felt Show Company.

      He was a member of Milverton United Church. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Anne Doerr in 1969.

      Surviving are sons. Harry of Milverton. Elroy of 259 Queers St., Stratford, Delford of Listowel; daughters. Mrs. Gordon (Zerine) Hammer of North Easthope Township. Mrs. William (Mildred) Gale of Sebringville, Mrs. Walton (Vera) Scheifele of Waterloo; brothers, Aaron of Milverton, Oliver of Mornington Township sisters, Miss Rebecca Yost &a Mrs. Charles (Mary) Voll, both of Milverton, Mrs. Priscilla Phair of Kitchener.

      The body rested at McMane's, 9 Pacific Ave.. Milverton. Funeral service was held at Milverton United Church Monday at 2:30, with Rev. H. E. Moorhouse officiating. Pallbearers were Ross and Len Hammer, Wilson Cook, Kenneth Yost, Paul Yost and David Yost. Flower bears were James Yost and Barry Thomas.

      Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery.

      Milverton Sun 17 May 1972

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27858898/wilson-yost.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 15 Apr 1891 - Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 11 Feb 1914 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 May 1972 - Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
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