Harry W. Yonkman, Jr.

Harry W. Yonkman, Jr. of Boon passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Samaritas Senior Living in Cadillac. He was 88. Harry was born on March 27, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to Harry H. & Mary E. (Kruley) Yonkman. Later the family moved to McBain where Harry grew up and for the past 65 years he has lived in the Boon area. On October 18, 1952 he married the former Thelma M. Hoadley and she preceded him in death on November 17, 2018. Mr. Yonkman had served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Returning from the service Harry had farmed for several years while working various jobs in Cadillac. He went on to receive his level 4 State Assessors Certificate and retired as the Equalization Director of Leelanau County after over 16 years of service. Mr. Yonkman was a member of the State Assessors Board, he was a founding member of the American Air Museum in Britain and was a contributor and on the Wall of Honor at the National Aviation and Space Exploration Museum. Harry also enjoyed shooting hand guns throughout the state of Michigan and was awarded Top Gun several times. After his retirement he was active as spokes person at county and township meetings for issues concerning ground water contamination and hazards in the area in which he lived. Survivors include his children: Sue (Robert) Foster of Cadillac, June Yonkman of South Carolina, Mark Yonkman of British Columbia, Canada, and John (Edith) Yonkman of Texas; grandchildren: Michael (Jessica) Foster, Kristie Foster, Michaela Yonkman, and Clark Yonkman; 1 great grandchild, Andrea Yonkman. In addition to his parents and his wife Harry was preceded in death by his siblings: Marion Helmboldt, Robert Yonkman, Faye Wonsey, Michael Yonkman and Henry Yonkman. Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Peterson Funeral & Cremation Services in Cadillac with Deacon Frank Kopasz officiating and full military rites under the auspices of the Cadillac Area Honor Guard. Harry's final resting place will be with his wife Thelma at Boon Westside Cemetery in Boon. Friends may meet the family from 10:00 AM until services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society for Bowel Cancer research. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Harry W. Yonkman, Jr.

March 27, 1930 - December 8, 2018