Obituary for Charles Rickey Yarnell
OCT. 25, 1945 - JUNE 13, 2006
Charles Rickey Yarnell (Papa Rick).
Most that knew PaPa Rick considered him a Friend, some even called him Brother. He was our Father as well as our Friend, touching lives as he went on his way even in his transition he still teaches us. Dad, thank you for the lessons for living, we learned even as you left this place, we, your family, take comfort in knowing that all that is good is now yours for eternity. Your life was one of many struggles, now you struggle no more. Know, there will be days when some memory of you will elicit a laugh or a tear but fear not this is not sadness but JOY at having shared the time we had to share together. Since you've left this place, we have been approached by many, all wanting to share how they were impacted by having had some relationship with you. All know as we did that you are a GOOD man. We, my little brother & I want you to know that you have taught us in a way that we will pass on to our children as well as our grand- children, friends & others whose paths we cross in our daily walk.
Love & Respect forever more. From your sons, Charles and Richard, as well as family, friends and those whose hearts you touched.
Source: Modesto Bee, Modesto, California;
published June 16, 2006.
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