Helen J. Yant: 1925 – 2009
Helen J. Yant, 83, a resident of Fort Wayne and widow of Oathel S. Yant, died at 12:10 a. m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at her residence.
Mrs. Yant was born in Fort Wayne on October 20, 1925, a daughter of Arthur and Anna (Conahon) Arnold, and graduated from Central Catholic High School.
She was married in Fort Wayne to Oathel S. Yant on May 20, 1944, was a lifelong resident of the Fort Wayne-area, and had worked as a nurses aid at the former Fort Wayne State Developmental Center.
She attended the Peace United Church of Christ.
Mr. Yant preceded her in death on July 14, 2008.
The surviving relatives include three daughters Patricia Rich, Frances Williams, and Gloria (Jessie) Moseley, all of Fort Wayne; a sister Alene; a sister-in-law Gertrude Johnson of Doniphan, Mo; a brother-in-law George (Lucille) Yant of Fort Myers, Fla; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter Sara L. Mozingo; a son-in-law Robert Rich, and by a brother John Arnold.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m. Thursday, October 8, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Chaplain Karen Kosberg, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the mortuary on Thursday after 12:30 p. m. until the time of the service.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Parkview Home Health & Hospice, 2270 Lake Avenue, suite 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
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October 6th, 2009 at 8:13 am
So sorry I can’t be there with all of you in person. My love and prayers will be. Your mother was a very warm and a very loving woman. She will be missed! GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU! Love Jackie
October 6th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Aunt Helen showed the love of the Lord in everything she did and said. She was a gracious lady! I loved those little notes that she often sent – they may not have said many words, but yet showed her love and compassion if every letter. Praise God – She is no longer in pain! SHE IS IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD! We are praying for each of you – wish we could be there! We love you.
Carolyn and Vincent
October 16th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Dear Pat,
I was so sorry to hear about your mother. Although we’ve not been in touch for many years, please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Ann
November 11th, 2009 at 8:47 am
My dear friend “Yampie” this was a nick name for you I gave you in the 60’s whild we were co-workers at the Fort Wayne,Developmental Center,we became good friends, in a short period of time, I will allways treasure the many greeting cards, I received from you after you had resigned.
Through the years we remain friends, Our friendship became one of great importance. Through the years we prayed for each other, our children, and our precious husbands. My husband went to be with the Lord first, I recall talking to you often and you offering your words of sorrow.
I knew Yamppie you sharred through those years your pain with me, and we would lways go to the Lord to smoothe your pain, you always said he did
I know we serve a good God, and we shall all join up together one day, neither you nor I shall ever be sick again, neither our beloved husbands.
Will see you on the other side.
In the mean time, as I told you I was finally glad to meet your dear children, and gr.child.
Till we meet again. 11-11-2009