Robert John (Bob) Yates

17th August 1928 - 8th August 2021
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Te Anau Club
Pop Andrews Drive
Te Anau
Thursday 12 August 2021, 1:00PM

Yates Robert John (Bob)

Private 821362 RNZA

 

It is with great sadness to advise that our dear dad has passed away on Sunday 8th August in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband and lifelong partner of Dorothy for 73 years, loved dad of Bob and the late Eileen, Bruce and Anna, Jenny and Barry, Susy, Jackie and Boof, and Lesley and Dave.  Loved mentor and friend to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Loved and respected brother and beloved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.  A service to celebrate Bob's life will be held at the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrews Drive, Te Anau On Thursday 12th August at 1pm.

Messages to 51 William Stephen Road, Te Anau.

"Nothing in this world can endure forever"

Messages

My condolences to you and your families at this very sad time. My thoughts are with you all.
Sandra McKenzie
Glenburn
Otautau.
Sandra , Otautau
Bob, sorry to hear about your father. He was a good man
Paul and Heather Kissell, Burnham
Hi everyone,
Sad to hear the passing of Bob (Senior) he was a great guy, had a brilliant sense of humour, enjoyed taking the mickey out of young Bob (71) when he visited Rolleston. Our thoughts are with you all. Warren & Chris
Warren & Chris Bills, Rolleston
Sorry to here Bob's passing our thoughts are with you all at this sad time
Judy and Robert Baird, Otautau