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Edward Yelvington Obituary
Edward Yelvington
December 20, 1955
December 16, 2023
Edward Yelvington, 67, passed away on December 16, 2023, in Colorado Springs, CO. He will be remembered for his fun-loving, infectious humor and his kind and giving heart.
Edward is survived by his wife, Roberta (Bobbie), his daughter Jessica DeKrey (Benji), his daughter Roxanne Yelvington (Louis), his step-father Clayton Schuler, his nephew Jeffrey Steele (Jason), and his sister Sharon Huff (Rod). He was preceded in death by his mother Isabel Schuler, his father Marion Yelvington, and his sister Patricia Pagan.
Edward retired from Falcon School District 49 after about 25 years of faithful service. He also proudly served in the United States Air Force.
In his free time, Edward enjoyed photography, fishing, stained glass art, and drawing.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, at 3PM in the District 49 Warehouse located at 10850 East Woodmen Road, Peyton, CO 80831.
In lieu of flowers, Ed's family encourages anyone who can to plant a spring flower garden.
Rest in peace, Edward Yelvington. You will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved you.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jeff Steele and Jason Median
March 11, 2024
Ed was a fun-loving and humorous guy, He was always making people laugh with his quirkiness and humor. He had compassion for his fellow man and would be there to help anyone in need. He was a fun Uncle and a great friend. I will miss him a lot.
Give everyone in our family a hug up there in heaven for me and a big hug to you.
Your loving nephews
Jeff Steele and Jason Medina
Just Me
January 5, 2024
I enjoyed working with you even if it was for a brief time, you always had a good joke and a contagious smile! Your personality was one that very few have, thank you.
Paula Townsend
January 3, 2024
Ed was my daily dose of happiness while working in D49. You could hear him approaching with a song that always brightened my day. Sing on Ed.
Josh and Camie Drotar @ Paul's
December 31, 2023
Our Deepest Condolences to his family! ED was one of the most beautiful soul's we have ever met in our line of work such a kind and generous man. He would light up the store every time he came in with songs, jokes and just great conversation no matter the day! He will be deeply missed by all of us at Paul's! But Forever Live In Our Hearts!
George and Sandy Miller
December 31, 2023
Ed meant so much to all of us that worked with him. One could never be in a bad mood when Ed dropped by. He will be missed by many. Our condolences to his family
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