Billy A Yingling

parents, Johnie Franklin and Ruby Marie Ruddles Yingling, his daughter Marie Ann Johnson

and his beloved wife, Afton Lothiel Mayberry Yingling. He is survived by 2 sisters Laura Nelson

and Donna Tolman, his children, Kirt (Joyce), Carie (Roy Bybee), Rocky, Eli (Amy), Johnie

(Amy), Ruth (Alberto) Campos and Jarimy (Sara), son-in law Bruce Johnson, 41 grandchildren

and 34 great grandchildren and counting.

Billy’s life began on December 22, 1936 in Wendell, Idaho. He grew up on a farm near his

Ruddles grandparents. His life was full of adventures when he was small. At the age of 11 he

converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was a faithful member for the

rest of his life. His decision to join the church changed everything for Billy.

Billy graduated from High School in North Bend, Oregon and went to BYU where he studied

Physical Education. While in Provo he met Afton Mayberry. She became the love of his life and

they married in the Salt Lake Temple June 10, 1957. Billy finished up his degree at BYU

and Marie was born in Provo that year. He took a job as a Physical Education teacher and

wrestling coach in Prineville, Oregon. His teams and individual wrestlers went on to become

State Champions. Kirt was born while they lived in Prineville. Always looking for adventure, Billy

and Afton moved from Oregon to Alaska where he continued to coach wrestling. It was during

this time that Billy earned his Masters Degree from the University of Oregon. They would drive

down from Alaska every summer to Oregon. Carie was born one August while they were in

Eugene before returning to Alaska. After completing his degree he accepted a position in

Triangle Lake Oregon. Rocky joined their family while living in Triangle Lake and Eli was born

while they lived in Drain, Oregon. Billy and Afton then felt impressed to move with their young

family of 5 children, without a job to Salt Lake City. This move required a lot of faith, fasting and

prayer, but eventually Billy was hired by Salt Lake School District where he worked until the end

of his career. While living in Salt Lake Johnie, Ruth and Jarimy were born.

Billy loved all things chocolate, especially chocolate raspberry milkshakes. He loved dancing

with Afton and going to all-night drive-in movies. He enjoyed Elivs Presley’s music and

westerns. He loved sharing an ice cream bar with his grandchildren from his stocked freezer.

He was a builder. He loved working with his hands, raising animals and gardens, building and

remodeling houses and woodworking. Most importantly, Billy loved the gospel of Jesus Christ.

He served in several Bishoprics, as a Temple Ordinance worker, served a mission teaching

English to Spanish speakers, and as a faithful and diligent Home teacher. Billy and Afton

developed a love of genealogy work when they were dating and spent many years researching

and extending their family history. He had faith in repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation.

He tenderly cared for his beloved Afton as she suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. His family

will miss him, but are grateful he is no longer in pain and has rejoined Afton.

The family is particularly grateful to Jarimy and Sara Yingling and their children for the tender

loving care they showed to Billy as they accepted him into their home after Afton passed away 5

years ago.

Funeral services will be held Friday April 21, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Castlewood Ward,

12691 S. 3600 W. Riverton, Utah.

A viewing will be held beginning at 9:30 am at the same location.

Interment will follow at the Valley View Memorial Park 4335 W 4100 S, West Valley City, UT