Richard Alan Yester

Richard Alan Yester, age 63, of Midland, TX passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015. He was born June 16, 1951 in Cody, Wyoming, the eldest of three children born to Graydon E. “Grady” and Martha L. “Marty” Yester.Richard attended schools in Findlay, OH, and Regina, Saskatchewan in addition to those in Cody, Grass Creek and Casper, WY. He served 10 years in the United States Navy prior to employment with Marathon Oil Company in Haynesville, LA. He moved to Midland, TX during 1990 and was employed as a materials warehouseman for several years prior to his death. Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading and spectator sports and became quite conversant on all aspects of most of those sports.He will be especially missed by his parents since he was always close by on a moment’s notice to meet any need or request they may have.In addition to being survived by his parents of Midland, TX, his brother, Michael (Gail) lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, while sister, Kathy (Richard) VanGroningen lives in Fresno, CA. He was also the proud uncle of Reid and Scott Yester of Calgary and Cory VanGroningen and Emily (Kyle) Williams of Fresno, CA.A private family memorial is planned for a future date.Arrangements were under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,