sorry to here about kathy ed. just found out i know you loved here very much .tony

 Wonderful Ed, Beautiful Daughters,and presious grandchildren,That's how we know how Kathy loved you all so much. We loved her so much too and will miss her greatly. We are so shocked, as you are to have her gone so early. She will leave an empty hole in our hearts as well as our church. Her smile was contageous. May God fill your empty hearts and give you His peace.

Dear Ed, 
I was saddened to read of the loss of your wife.  I can tell she was a truly amazing person, deeply loved and respected.  That is quite a legacy to leave to you, your daughters and grandchildren.  Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ed, you may not remember me but i knew Kathy since we were little girlsand ive always loved and admired her.....God bless you and your familyand she will truly be missed by all who knew her...R.I.P Kathy.......Mary Torrez

Dear Ed:  I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet wife, Kathy.  I have missed your friendship since you moved to the Timpanogas Plant.  I retired two years ago, so I am slow to get news.  I remember you speaking about Kathy with a great deal of respect and remember you saying how much you loved her.  I am so very sorry for your loss.  God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Ed and family - I had the opportunity to spend a fews days each of the last few summers with you and Kathy and what a joy she was.  No matter how many people would fill the condo's for your summer visit it never seemed to bother her she made everyone feel comfortable and welcomed.  There was never any doubt of her love for the Lord. God Bless you all.
Teresa, Pensacola Fl

Kathy, to know you was to Love you.  Your family's loss is Heavens gain.

I was sorry to hear about the passing of Kathy.  I knew her parents and I knew her when she was very young.  My thoughts and prayer go out to the family.  Charles Griffith

I have known and worked with Kathy for about 20 years at Amex. I was deeply shocked and saddened upon hearing about Kathy's passing. Please accept my sincerest sympathy but be aware she will live on in our memories.

My heart is filled with sorrow at the loss of such a wonderful friend and colleague. As a "cubie" partner at AMEX, I was able to get to know Kathy quite well. I know how much she loved her husband, beautiful girls, grand children, and most importantly, her love for the Lord.  It was such a pleasure to work along side a fellow Christian as she would frequently want to start the day together in prayer.  I have no doubt that today she is standing in the presence of the Lord in paradise.
God bless you Ed, Melany and Tiffany and may He hold you in the palm of His hand while you mourn the loss of your loving wife and mother.
My sincere condolences to all of you.

I'm saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Kathy.  A truly beautiful woman who loved her family very much.  My thoughts and prayers go out to Ed and the girls at this sad and difficult time!

I worked with Kathy at American Express and just got to know her well this last year. She was a wonderful person and the world is a sadder place without her. So sorry to the family, my prayers are with you.

Ed, we are sorry for your loss !!!  You and your family are in our prayers !!

Ed, Melanie and Tiff, There are no words to describe the loss of one of my dearest friends. May you all find peace in knowing that through her memories she will always be with us.  Kathy, Here's to making a short story long. We love you.  Curt and Peggy White

Taken too young.  Kathy was always so cheerful and kind.  She treated us like family.  She was loved by everyone who knew her. We will miss you!

I can't say enough how much you touched my life.  You lived life to it's fullest and you brightened my day everytime I saw you at work with me at American Express!! You will be deeply missed by me and I'm sure everyone else who knew you.  I love you Kathy and I take comfort knowing you are with God know.

Having a fellow Christian to work with and have as a friend brightened up my years working at American Express. Although it has been over ten years, I remember the good times we had. Kathy, I will see you in heaven in when God calls me there, and we will sing His praises forever! Phyllis Greenwood

"My sister Sheryl and I were greatly shocked at Kathy's sudden passing. She has been such a wonderful friend while working at American Express. Our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the family." Joel & Sheryl Pulsipher (Salt Lake City, UT)

You will be missed, but in so many hearts, never forgoten

Dear Yates Family
We send you our deepest condolences during this difficult time.  We love Kathy. I will miss her smile, hugs, and kind words. What a bright light; she touched so many people's lives.  Todd was so happy to talk to a fellow Pensacolan.   We will miss her immensely.
Melody, Todd, and Bethany Gehring

While we only knew Ed and the girls while at IMC waiting for good news for our loved ones. Our heart and prayers go out to Ed and the girls. Love Sue Harrison

I'm glad I had the opportunity to have worked with Kathy at American Express.. She was a wonderful and remarkable lady she will be missed. My condolences goes out to all her family.

I had the blessing of knowing you Kathy. I loved every minute you were around me. You had more energy than a 20 year old. When ever you thought of an idea your face would light up and you would shout "Oh" with your southern twang. It always made me laugh.
 Thank you for all of your advise and funny stories. Thank you for being such a positive influence in my life. I will miss you so much!

Mel, Jim and I are truly sorry for your loss, your mother sounds like an incredible woman!!!

We were very stunned and sorry to hear of Kathy's passing.  We have been neighbors with Ed and Kathy for many years now and it seems we just saw her only a few days ago.  Our hearts go out to Ed and the family.  Sonia and Jeff West (Sandy

Like so many others, I had the privilege of working with Kathy at American Express. I can't remember a time she didn't have a smile on her face! We had many conversations about our children as they were growing - she was always so proud of hers and then her grandchildren! To her loving family - I am sorry for your loss. It will be hard for awhile, but know that she is already in Heaven rejoicing with family and friends who are already there. She will be with you always.

Kathy was such a warm, wonderful, caring soul. She was so full of life & love. I am going to miss her so much I don't even have the words. With tears, my heart goes out to her family. I am so sorry for your loss. With love, Kyle Grismore

I had the pleasure of knowing Kathy for many years while she worked at American Express.  She was always sweet, kind and had a beautiful smile for everyone.  She was truly a beautiful woman inside and out.  She will be missed.  All my love prayers to the family.
Kami Lambson

I had the pleasure of working with Kathy for many years. She was a caring, dedicated, thoughtful, endearing and a fun person to work with and be around.  She will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing her.

I will miss this beautiful, Classy lady! As part of Kathy's American Express Family, I want to express my sincere condolences to her real family and other friends. I feel like the world is just a little less bright without Kathy in it. I loved working with Kathy and hearing of her love for her family. I will miss her bright smile and tender heart.

Kathy was a pleasure to work with and to be around. She told you what she thought and always tried to make people around her better. Glad to know her and will miss tne personal conversations.

I feel truly blessed have known Kathy. I had the privilege of working closely with her for many years and will always cherish those memories and the amazing stories she loved to share. She is the type of woman I aspire to be, so full of faith and love!  I know how much she cherished her family and she will surely still be looking over you all from Heaven.  She will be missed, but never forgotten.  Please accept my deepest sympathy and know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy, my grandma will be missed very much I can't explain how much i'll miss her. me and my siblings would call her bop. oh i'll miss her very much I cant explain it I just can't. I love you bop i'll miss you.

My dear mother-in-law,

I will miss your bubbly demeanor.
I will miss the way that you would always pass a smile in my direction, even when super busy. 
I will miss your reactions, when something pops into your head that you had seemingly forgot.
I will miss your energy, and your tireless effort to always make everyone as comfortable & satisfied as possible. 
I will miss the way that you always showed interest in what everyone was doing and always lent your support.

My heart is broken for everyone who knew you, who loved you, and who will miss you.

You were one of a kind Kathy. You were a very special person.

This is so hard.

I love you.

We have been blessed by Kathy's vibrant soul at American Express for over twenty years and are grateful for the many happy memories that her friendship has brought into our lives.  Her love and devotion to God and her dear family and friends were always her first priorities.  She loved to talk about Ed, her daughters and grandchildren and Florida.  She is a bright light who's spirit will never dim and will continue to shine in the hearts of everyone who she loved and who loved her.  May God wrap his arms around her family with His tender love, peace and comfort.  Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy you will always be in my heart thank you for everything you have done for me and my family you will be dearly missed you never forgot any of our birthdays or christmas you always had us in your prayers and you are very beautiful i have always concederd you one of my grandmothers and it will always stay that way i cant belive your really gone its not real to me i love you and i will see you in heaven

Ed, I'm so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you!

I had the pleasure of working with Kathy here at American Express and on those many Saturdays spent together we would chat about the many wonderful things she experienced growing up. Kathy always had such a joy for life and a glimmer in her eye. That glimmer will be missed by everyone who knew her. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Kathy will be greatly missed.

Dominik Christensen - American Express

Kathy Yates of American Express, my special friend.  You have always been there for everyone you meet.  We will feel your loss very much, but know you are in good hands.  God bless you & all your family & may peace be yours.. Love you  
Nadine Cottrell -- will miss you

I loved Kathy so much. I first met her in the mid 80s when we worked together at Amex. We started carpooling together for the night shift and I learned what a lovely, caring person she was. I had the chance to work with her other times duting my long career at Amex and she never waivered form being the beautiful woman I first met. Ed, I am so sorry for your loss! We know she is with her Savior, but we will miss her laugh and her darling Southern attitude of graciousness.

I know I haven't seen her in years but I feel like I lost a mom. Tiff, I have thought about you all might long and the times we used to sit in your front room hangin with you mom. (She loved Evan:) She was so sweet and loving, and never judged. And definitely always there when I needed to talk. My heart broke for you sweetie the only condolences I have are horribly cliche but your mom was so spiritual and close to God at least you know she's happy and with him. All my love to you, your family and Ed ????

Kathy was one of the brightest stars.  She was a truly compassionate and caring person.  Everyone was her friend.  Those of us who knew her will miss her terribly.  My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.  We loved her.  Dariece Radford

I have worked with Kathy for many many years now, although not as much over the last couple of years, but that never stopped Kathy from saying Hi or being her happy bubbly self when chatting with her. She has always been a light and a joy to be around, making me laugh and showing what a zest she had for life. I know she loved her family very much and I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers to all of her family and friends feeling her loss. Kathy Thuet

I am so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing.  I worked with Kathy at American Express for many years. She was always so lively,friendly  and cared for everyone she came in contact with. To her family remember that she will always be with you in memory and spirit and is an angel that is watching over you as you go through life.

Oh Mom. It hardly seems real that I am reading your obituary right now. If only I could turn back the hands of time. I love you so much and I desperately need to fill this giant hole that was left in my heart and untie the knot in the pit of my stomach that still remains ever since the doctor walked in that conference room and told us how sorry he was. Not that he needed to say anything, because it was said with his eyes from the moment he walked in. I can't even begin to describe how much I miss you. You have been my rock of strength throughout my life and I pray that I can be just as strong and set the same example for my children throughout my lifetime.  I love you so much, Mom. I love you so much. If only I could turn back the hands of time....

Kathy was such a wonderful person and I am glad that I had the opportunity to know her.  I always walked away from our conversations with a smile.  She will be greatly missed.

Kathy will be greatly missed.  She gave to everyone she knew, in deeds, words and prayer.  I loved her and my children loved her.  I know that her family is devstated but one consolation is that she is in Heaven looking over you.  I know that in my heart.  I am so sorry for your loss.  With love, Heather, Jake and Cole Acord

I am astounded by the loss of this truly beautiful person I have known for so many years. Truly her halo is the brightest in heaven. With tears in my eyes and heart my condolenses to her family at this time of their heavy loss. Kathy was such a dear heart. Treated everyone with respect like the loving person she was. I loved her so. Goodbye my beautiful friend. You are now the most beautiful Angel in Heaven as you were here on earth.
Carmen Anderson,Retired, American Express.

Words cannot express how stunned, I am .  Kathy was a great caring friend. She always made me laugh.  I cannot even imagine how  family will cope, will the loss of such a caring, energetic woman, Please accept my deepest sympathy. 

Liz Losser American Express

OBITUARY

Kathy Griffith Yates

2 April, 1952 – 16 November, 2011

Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary

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