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Neil Yaws Obituary
He was born on January 15, 1948, in College Station, TX, to Harry L. Yaws and Bernice "Mickey" Conklin Yaws.
Neil grew up in Alta Loma, TX and graduated from Texas A&M in 1971. He was commissioned in the United States Army and served his country in Okinawa, Germany, Korea and Desert Storm. While living in Texas, he was on a hunting trip in Maine and met his current wife, Irene. He moved to Maine in 2005.
Neil was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed reading and was always ready for a new travel adventure. He was of course, a dedicated Texas Aggie.
Neil was always a Texas cowboy at heart, and will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Central Texas Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Killeen, TX. A service will be conducted on April 5 at 1100, at the Harper Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, followed by burial at 1300. There will also be a celebration of his life at his home in Maine this summer for friends unable to travel to Texas.
Neil was truly a special man with a ready smile and will be missed by many.
He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Irene Mottram Yaws of Maine; his daughter, Elizabeth "Bear" Yaws Casey and her husband Jason; son Scott Lance Yaws and his fiancée Meagan Davis; grandchildren Cali Cottrell and Wyatt Yaws; step-grandchildren, Caitlyn and Jason Casey, Jr. all of Colorado Springs and stepson, Ellic Mottram and his wife Amanda, of Maine. He is also survived by his sister, Marcia Yaws Dyer and her husband Steve, of San Saba, TX.
Other Texas family survivors include: nephew Trey Dyer and family; cousins Phyllis Yaws Stegner and family, Carol Yaws Roddy and family.
Neil is also survived by extended family and numerous friends from all over the country. He greatly appreciated their love and friendship.
In lieu of flowers please spend time with someone special to you in Neil's memory. Arrangements entrusted to Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home,
Ellsworth, Maine. Online condolences may be shared at www.bragdonkelley.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Neil Yaws
Debbie
September 26, 2017
My heart goes out to you for your deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved Neil. How sad to lose someone so loved. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. (Jeremiah 29:12,13)
Shari Warren
April 6, 2016
So many years & memories. Missed ya when you moved but it was okay as we knew you'd still visit. I am so very sorry we all lost you. Your hunting & fishing friends will miss you so much, but sure your poker friends are happy to see you once again. God Bless You
April 1, 2016
Well ole buddie been a week today still cant believe it probebly never will.but had some real good times togeather over the years.even though you were army im still gonna say this fair winds and following seas.....
April 1, 2016
I just wanted the Yaws family to know how sorry I am for the great loss you must be feeling. May the drawing close to God in prayer strengthen and comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Psalm 94:18,19
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March 31, 2016
Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God and your fond memories bring your family peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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Lisa Crowley
March 31, 2016
Very sad to hear this. Thinking of his family at this time. I will miss him at the office, always a smile.
The Staff of Bragdon-Kelley-Campbell Funeral Home
March 31, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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