Yeatter, David O. David O. Yeatter, age 81 of White Cloud, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007 at the Metron Nursing Center in Big Rapids following a short illness. David was born on November 9, 1925 in Pine Bluff, North Carolina to David Dwight and Annabelle Margaret (Brower) Yeatter and moved to Newaygo at a very early age. He had worked at Federal Mogal in Sparta for many years until his retirement in 1976. David served in the United States Army during World War II where he received the Purple Heart and 2 Bronze Stars for his service to his country during the war. David enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing euchre and cribbage, sewing and embroidery. He was also enjoyed baking and was very well known for his cowboy cookies and his bread baking. He was life member of the V.F.W and was currently a member of the White Cloud V.F.W. Post #2053 and was a former member of the Newaygo V.F.W. Sportsmans Post #4249. He is survived by his children, Garnet (Scott) Frede of Holland; Wanda Yeatter of White Cloud; Karla (Lyle) Brant of Florida; Mary Yeatter of Grand Rapids; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Becky Bateson in 1998; by his first wife, Audrey Sparks in 1988; and by his brothers and sisters, Annabelle, Eva, Eleanore, Lucille, Martha, and Joe. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 from the Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel with Pastor Arnold Guikema of the Big Prairie Community Church presiding. Friends may consider the David O. Yeatter family to assist with funeral expenses for memorial contributions in memory of David. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel. Click here to post a condolence or memory of David on-line Wanda and Justin and the rest of the family, So sorry for your loss, I know all to well what your going through if there is any thing I can do let me know. I am here for you. Chris Grandpa- I will never forget the hats and the pop tarts you always used to make me in the mornings when I was too grumpy to get out of the chair! & I will never forget the never ending love that you showed to everyone and anyone who wanted and/or needed it. We all love and miss you sooo much and hope that you are now resting peacefully. We will never forget you and we cant wait to see you in heaven one day!! I love you with all my heart, Marcie Ann Dad- I always thought of you as my other dad, you were always there when I needed you and you always treated me as if I were one of your own kids. All the time that we sat and talked and drank coffee together. Played games on the computer, or just sitting back and watching movies together with Wanda, Marcie and Justin. I want you to know you will always be in my heart. Thanks for the time you gave to me. I love you and want you to wait for me in heaven. God will take good care of you till then. Love Kay To all of my adopted family. I am so sorry for this loss which I know will be felt for a long time. Dad was a rock that cemented the family together. His generous smile and good humor will be sorely missed. He welcomed me into his family with open arms and loving hugs. I can only be happy for him and so sad for the rest of us. I find it hard not to be selfish and think only of my feelings. I know how much the family must be grieving and I only wish that I could be with you to hold you as you cry for I am crying with you. May God bless and keep all of you! Sue Ellen Deam and family. Although I am part of the David O. Yeatter family, I would like to send love to the rest of the family. I will not be able to make the funeral but I am there with my heart and soul. I know everybody will stay strong and know that Grandpa is in a better place. We all loved him so very much and we will miss him tremendously. He has made an impact on raising us all. From raising his five little girls into amazing women to helping shape his grandchildren. The only thing I regret is that the younger generation will not remember him physically and will have to be told about how strong willed of a person he was and how much he loved us all. Also that he made awesome banana bread, and that he would give all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren matching stuff for Christmas. I remember getting pencils with our names on them, gold dollar coins, and the knitted boot. I will always cherish my memories of Grandpa and I will gladly pass them onto William. I love and miss you Grandpa. With all my love to my far away family, Sabrina Fawn Posted 6/4/07 I thought of you on your birthday but didnt want to come here and be sad as it was a very happy day. I hope God & all the angels threw you a huge party. We were there in your heart. Happy Belated birthday. I miss you- Marcie Posted 11/14/07