- Roy Oliver Yonally, son of Jim and Alice Heald Yonally, was born April 13, 1927, three and one-half miles north of Wells, KS. He passed away January 22, 2006, at the Ottawa County Health Center in Minneapolis, KS, at the age of 78.
Roy attended school at Wells. As a teenager he began his life-long love as a cowboy working for various ranchers and farmers in the Wells, Delphos, Vine Creek and Miltonvale communities.
While in Miltonvale, the Kabin Cafe became Roy's frequent noontime stop after meeting a pretty waitress, Bessie Nemnich. They were united in marriage on March 33, 1953, in Miltonvale and spent 50 years together.
One of Roy's pastimes was playing softball on community teams. Best known in the Miltonvale area as "Spike", Roy's former teammates always remarked on his speedy base-running. Roy had a great love for music, singing old western cowboy songs and listening to country music throughout his life. He also was part of a quartet for several years that performed in the community. Roy was a member of the Christian Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and deacon.
As a farmer/stockman, Roy specialized in Angus cattle and was well-known for his quality Angus bulls. He was always a cowboy at heart with a passion for horses, breaking and training them for himself as well as for others.
Roy was a devoted husband, dad, graddad, and great papa. He enjoyed his grandkids and was a big part of their young lives. As they grew older, he eagerly supported their school and sport activities, rarely missing a ball game.
Roy's love for his family was extended to his brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Throughout his lifetime, there were numerous family dinners where he enjoyed pie, homemade ice cream, playing ball, and entertaining the family with yodeling and songs. Roy's humorous line, "Glad you got to see me," and other witty remarks, along with his friendly smile, will be remembered by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at F. C. Hill Memorial Wesleyan Church
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1927 - 2006 (78 years)
