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Dr Dean L. Yarwood

Birth	:	17 Mar 1935 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 Jun 2020 Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2908150, -91.7830920
Description	:	Dr. Dean Yarwood, 85, a longtime member of the Columbia, Missouri community, passed away June 15, 2020 at the home of Keith and Debra Yarwood of Kansas City, MO, surrounded by family. Dean was born March 17, 1935 in Decorah Iowa, the son of Harold and Elsie (Roney) Yarwood. He grew up and attended the Decorah Public Schools. He met Elaine Bender, the love of his life, while attending Decorah High School. They married September 2, 1956 and started a 63-year journey. Dean is most remembered for his dedication to family and love of... Read More	Dr. Dean Yarwood, 85, a longtime member of the Columbia, Missouri community, passed away June 15, 2020 at the home of Keith and Debra Yarwood of Kansas City, MO, surrounded by family. Dean was born March 17, 1935 in Decorah Iowa, the son of Harold and Elsie (Roney) Yarwood. He grew up and attended the Decorah Public Schools. He met Elaine Bender, the love of his life, while attending Decorah High School. They married September 2, 1956 and started a 63-year journey. Dean is most remembered for his dedication to family and love of knowledge. Through support from the Bradish Memorial Scholarship Fund, he earned his Bachelor of Arts and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Iowa. He later received a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship and pursued a Master of Arts at Cornell University and a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Illinois. Dean’s career included faculty positions at Coe College, the University of Kentucky and the University of Missouri. Before retirement, he founded the Dean L. Yarwood Scholarship for graduate and undergraduate political science students with emphasis in public policy and administration or American politics. During his 33 years at the University of Missouri Dean taught Public Administration in the Political Science Department, served two rotations as department chair, was the Frederick A. Middlebush Professor in Political Science from 1992 - 1995 and a active member of several political science associations. Additionally, he authored numerous articles and was editor of The National Administrative System, and Public Administration, Politics, and the People and author of When Congress Makes a Joke. In addition to working, Dean, with wife Elaine, actively kept up with the scholastic and extra curricular activities of their five children. All five fondly recognize his tireless efforts to help develop their unique interests and will miss his wisdom and guidance. Dean was active in St. Andrews Lutheran Church, volunteered at the Missouri Alumni Association and became a loving grandfather to grandchildren and great grandchildren. In retirement he enjoyed entertaining family and friends, dancing, genealogy, political research, and travel. Family and friends remember his sense of humor, generosity, and lively debates regarding current and historical politics. Dean is survived by his children: Lucinda Snider (David); Kent Yarwood (Clara); Keith Yarwood (Debra); Douglas Yarwood (Dani); Dennis Yarwood (Elba); grandchildren: Rebecca Neill (Ryan); Paul Yarwood (Tara); Abigail Snider; Allan Yarwood; Carl Yarwood; great grandchildren: Olivia Neill; Jack Yarwood; brother: Curt Yarwood (Phyllis); sister-in-law: Carol Blegen (Donald); and a host of other relatives and friends including Clara’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded by wife Elaine April 1, 2020; parents: Harold and Elsie Yarwood; brother: Charles Yarwood; sisters LaVerne Johnson, Arla Neshiem, and Arlene Fadness and in-laws: Virgil and Lucella Bender. Burial in Phelps Cemetery in Decorah, IA will be Friday, June 19, 2020 at 3:30 pm. A virtual memorial is planned for a later date. Memorials include the Dean L. Yarwood Political Science Scholarship, College of Arts and Science Development, 110 Lowery Hall, Columbia, MO 65211; St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1638 Big Canoe Road, Decorah, IA 52101; or The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, 2101 Vandiver Dr., Columbia, MO 65202. Fjelstul Funeral Home

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Where is Dr Dean L. Yarwood's memorial?
Dr Dean L. Yarwood's memorial is located at: Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Dr Dean L. Yarwood death?
Dr Dean L. Yarwood death on 15 Jun 2020 in Missouri, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr Dean L. Yarwood's memorial?
Latitude: 43.2908150
Longitude: -91.7830920

Family Members:

Parent

Harold Nicholas Yarwood

(1895 - 1950)

Elsie M. Roney Yarwood

(1908 - 1977)

Spouse

Elaine Delores Bender Yarwood

(1938 - 2020)

Siblings

Charles F Yarwood

(1930 - 1983)

Arlene Ann Yarwood Fadness

(1937 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Phelps Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2908150, -91.7830920

2. Saint Benedict Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2835999, -91.7818985

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7. North Washington Prairie Pioneer Cemetery
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8. Washington Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery
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13. Springfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2221985, -91.8171997

14. McIntosh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2696991, -91.8833008

15. Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2947998, -91.6760406

16. Madison Lutheran Church East Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3133000, -91.8986000

17. Springwater Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

18. Garfield Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2266900, -91.8846700

19. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

20. Madison Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
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21. Madison Settlement Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2607994, -91.9233017

22. Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2817001, -91.6346970

23. Pontoppidan Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2747002, -91.6339035

24. Scandinavian Methodist-Episcopal Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2695000, -91.6347000