Richard Stanley Yeahquo was welcomed into the arms of his savior on July 4th, 2024. He was born in Lawton Oklahoma on September 1st, 1956 to Marion Yeahquo and Juanita Doyeto. Richard graduated from Carnegie High School in 1974 before pursuing a Bachelor's degree in History from Cameron University. After finishing his degree, Richard dedicated four years to serving his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1980 to 1984. Following his military service, Richard embarked on a twenty-one year career as a correctional officer. He worked in several towns during his career, including Hominy, Lawton, and Vinita. After retirement, Richard enjoyed a quiet life and filled his days by spending time with his beloved grandchildren. Richard will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors Include:
Son: Jason Yeahquo and wife Sara, Carnegie OK
Daughter: Catherine (Angel) Yeahquo, Cache OK
Grandsons: Jimi Jayson Tahdooahnippah, Cache OK
Kevin Zane Tahdooahnippah, Cache OK
Brothers: Charles Yeahquo and wife Tomah, Apache OK
Mike Yeahquo and wife Ulinda, Denton TX
Sister: Paula Horse and husband Billy, Carnegie OK
Nephews: Wesley Randolph, Carneigie OK
Steven Yeahquo, Denton TX
Mark Yeahquo, Apache OK
Jim-Earl Yeahquo, Apache OK
Niece: Jana Yeahquo, Oklahoma City OK
Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Marion Yeahquo and Juanita Doyeto, sister, Pamela Yeahquo, brother, Frank Yeahquo, nieces, Bessie Lee Wolfe and Martha Yeahquo, grandson Joseph Kane Satepeahtaw, sister in law, Alice Yeahquo
Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024
Cedar Creek United Methodist Church, Carnegie, OK
Wake: 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 12, July 12, 2024
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie, OK
Interment: Old Rainy Mountain Tribal Cemetery, Mountain View, OK
Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie, OK
Thursday, July 11, 2024
1:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie
Friday, July 12, 2024
1:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie
Friday, July 12, 2024
Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Cedar Creek United Methodist Church
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