Donal Yonts

With family members by his side, Donal Austin Yonts, age 97, passed away peacefully at home in Paradise, CA on March 5, 2017. Donal was born February 24, 1920, to Franklin and Maude Yonts near Dunlap, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle and is survived by his son, Donal Jr. (Dareen), daughters Patricia Nohrnberg (Stewart) and Susan Yonts, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Donal served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radioman aboard ship in the South Pacific. He was a career machinist, working primarily for Texaco Inc. in Wilmington, CA. He retired in the 1970s and lived the remainder of his life in Paradise. Prior to moving to Paradise, Donal was involved in his Anaheim community as a volunteer fire department captain, Boy Scout leader, in Lions Club and as a school board member. After retirement he became an avid wood worker and enjoyed traveling with Gayle in their Airstream travel trailer. A graveside service will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday morning at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico. Condolences may be made to the family at www.brusiefh.com