Michael Joseph Yates, 35, left this world unexpectedly to join his grandparents, Marie Yates, and William and Teddy West in heaven on Saturday, July 10th, 2010 at his home in Sedro-Woolley.
He was born on October 7, 1974 in Santa Maria, California. He was a loving and devoted father who enjoyed spending time with his family. He took pleasure in playing his bass guitar, sports (go Kansas City Chiefs), playing video games, and riding motorcycles.
He is survived by his parents, Janet West and Richard Yates; companion, Miranda Wilson; siblings, Amy Yates-Anderson, William Yates, Connie Johnson and David Yates; his children, Bryonna, Justin and Tyler Yates (mother Kolbee Yates), Micayla Yates (mother Miranda Wilson), step-children, Alicia, Noe and Jesse Wilson-Ortiz; nieces and nephews, Amber and Ashley Yates, Tristan, Chase and Julianna Johnson and Dylan Anderson, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and his long time best friend, Tim Jones.
Viewing will be held at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley, on Thursday and Friday, July 15 and 16 from 9am to 5pm and on Thursday evening from 7 to 8 pm. A Life Celebration will be held on Thursday July 22, 2010, at the Sedro-Woolley American Legion. Time will be posted at viewing. If you have any questions please email mirandawilsonthatsme@yahoo.com.
It was a month ago yesterday that Michael left to be with The Lord. It still has not got any easier. He was such a big part of my life. There are so many unanswered qustions and so much hurt. I wish Michael Joe was here to hold me and tell me everything is going to be okay. Me and the children miss him deeply. I know they are hurt. We will always keep his memories alive and his place in our hearts will never be fill with anything else.
There are no words to explain the way Michael Joe being gone has left me feeling inside. He was a part of me I will never in this world get back. He was a wonderful man and a truely devoted Dad who loved our children more than any father I have ever seen. I was blessed to have him in my life. I try to hold on to the memories of our life together rather than thinking of him being gone but that is sometimes too hard for me to do. The other day I was crying and Tyler his 8 year old son was looking at me. He said his Dad wouldn’t want me to cry he would want us to pray and he prayed with me and cried with me to. It is sad and hard on us all right now. Thank you everyone for showing your love and thoughts.
Dear Janet, Miranda, and family-our deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family. We had gone a long time without seeing Michael but he had started stopping by to see us when he would come out to Sultan to see Tim . He looked good and seemed so happy with his girlfriend and all of their children. He was so proud of them. There are no words to express how I feel for you so just know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary
Dear Janet and Miranda and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. So sorry to hear about your beloved son Joe passing. Remember that you will see him again. Our family sends our love and many prayers. Take good care of yourself. Joe will be missed by all that knew him.
Joanne McKibbin & Family
Dear Janet and Miranda and Family- I am at a loss for words upon learning of Michael Joes passing as I am still in shock just finding out yesterday. Sorry about the phone problem Janet. I just seen Miranda and the kids at the carnival and What a Great Looking Family and how Happy Miranda was and I am so sorry to hear of this! Please know that You are All In My Heart and Prayers. God Bless You All and Hold You In the Heart of Michael and Everyone around You All that Dearly Love You!! Love and Prayers, Kris Hayes and Family!!!!