John D. Yeoman

John D. Yeoman, 65, Ozark, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 27, 2009, in his home. He was born Jan. 27, 1944, in Parsons, KS, the son of Paul and Lena (Willey) Yeoman.

John was a 1962 graduate of the El Dorado Springs High School.

On May 16, 1980, he was united in marriage to Charlotte Applegate, who preceded him in death on May 8, 2006.

John retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a door-to-door mail carrier in Springfield. After retirement, he enjoyed directing a puppet ministry at Seminole Baptist Temple, several schools and other churches. He created stage props, colorful costumes and spent many hours working with children.

John was a talented artist with a degree in Art. He attended theater performances, plays, movies and was a member of the local Ozark Art Gallery.

From 1966 to 1972, John served as a reserve officer with the United States Army and attained the rank of Second Lieutenant.
John was a faithful man and reliable member of Seminole Baptist Temple of Springfield. In addition to his wife, John was preceded in death by his brother, Gary.

He is survived by his daughters and their spouses – Jennifer and Allen Tofuri – Springfield, Sharla and Jeff Buthod – Jefferson City, and Sonya and Justin McDaniel – Asher, OK; three grandchildren – Blake and Tara Buthod and Christian Turk; mother-in-law, Edythe Applegate – Ozark; sister-in-law, Linda Yeoman – Des Moines, IA; several nieces, nephews and caring friends.
Services were Tuesday, June 30, in Seminole Baptist Temple, Springfield with Rev. Don Baier and Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial with full military honors was in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.