Donald R. Yeddo Obituary (1934

Donald R. Yeddo peacefully entered his eternal home on April 4, 2023. Don was born September 23, 1934, to Henry and Ruth (Bogart) Yeddo in Malone. He graduated from Franklin Academy in 1953, and enlisted in the US Air Force that August. He was honorably discharged in 1957. Don attended Michigan State University 1957-59. He was employed by Malone Evening Telegram as a News and Sports reporter. In October 1961 he began working for the NY State Police as a Communication Specialist, retiring from there after 28 years. Don was especially proud of the letter of commendation that he received for assisting in the apprehension of a fugitive. Don saw him walking past the Barracks and recognized him. Don alerted a Trooper who picked him up. Don married Jean Deuel Rowley on August 12, 1972. She predeceased him on June 11, 2021. Don was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church for 63 years. He was a Lay Leader and honored in 2013for 50 years of service. He also served on many committees. .He was a Lay Member to Annual Conference for many years, and served as a delegate to General Conference, and the North East Jurisdictional Conference. He was also lay leader of the St. Lawrence District and a member of the United Methodist Men. He served as dean of the United Methodist Men's weekend at Camp Aldersgate. He was a Lay Speaker of St. Lawrence District and Lay Pastor of 3 United Methodist churches: Burke, Moira, and North Bangor. Don was a member of Malone Kiwanis and served as President and also Chairman of Kiwanis Fair Stand for 10 years. Don was Kiwanian of the Year in 2001. He was a member of Masons, and Master of the Lodge. Don enjoyed watching many sports and was an avid Yankees fan. Don and Jean enjoyed traveling after retirement, including Hawaii, Nova Scotia, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Korea, and two train rides through the US and Canadian Rockies. He is survived by two stepchildren: Stephen (Mary) Rowley of Evans Mills, NY and Paul (Gloria) Rowley of Houghton, NY., five grandchildren: David (Rebecca) Rowley, Daniel Rowley, Andrew Rowley, John Rowley and Sarah (Nate) Bock, and 10 great grandchildren and one more on the way. He is also survived by four sisters: Rose Brooks of Gainesville, Fl., June, Phyllis and Patricia Yeddo of Malone and one brother, Robert (Pamela) Yeddo of Liverpool, brother-in-law Ross Belthazard and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters Carol Yeddo, and Dolores (Belthazard), and brother Richard Yeddo. He was also predeceased by stepbrother Glen Foster and stepsister Beatrice Brooks, brothers-in-law James Brooks, Douglas Brooks and sisters-in-law Sandra Yeddo and Shirley Foster. Calling hours will be at the Frary Funeral Home on Friday, April 7, 2023 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM and Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM with the service following at 11:00 AM, officiated by the Rev. Paul Rowley and the Rev. Rich Hanlon. Burial will be in the spring. Memorial gifts may be made to the Centenary United Methodist Church.