Kenneth L. Yarberry
August 27, 1929 ~ February 5, 2023
Born in:
Kingman, Kansas
Resided in:
Pueblo, CO
Kenneth L. Yarberry, 93, passed away on Feb. 5, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Carol; and his great-grandson, Colton.
Ken was born to E.E. “Jake” and Gladys Yarberry on Aug. 27, 1929, in Kingman, Kan. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, ran track, played basketball, was elected to the first All-State Basketball Tournament in Alamosa and was coached by the legendary Adolph Rupp of Kentucky.
Ken graduated in 1947 from Cañon City High School, and from Western State College in 1955. He honorably served over four years in the U.S. Navy, the last 14 months in the Korean war. He taught at Excelsior Jr. High for four years and Goodnight Elementary for 30 years.
Left to cherish his memory are daughter, Cindy Barrett; son, Jeff (Michele) Yarberry; five grandchildren, Amie (Mike), Jason (Maggie), Dillon (Cate), Matthew ( Brittney), and Emily (Greg); four step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two step great-great-grandchildren; his brother, Larry (Marshia) Yarberry; and numerous generations of cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Graveside service, 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4th, 2023 at Lakeside Cemetery in Cañon City. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to your favorite charity in Ken’s honor. Online condolences at www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Graveside Service: March 4, 2023 11:00 am
Lakeside Cemetery
1008 Elm Ave,
Canon City, CO 81212
719-269-9024
https://www.canoncity.org/345/Cemetery-Division
Kevin & Dina McCarty, Berthoud CO
Cindy and I (Dina) have been friends since 2nd grade at tMorton elementary in Pueblo. We are still friends and live only 5 miles apart. There are many great memories of overnights at the Yarberrys home. Kenneth was a great guy, we were lucky to have been to a Bronco game with him and Cindy and Kevin treated him to a round of golf as a spectator which they both enjoyed just last September. Out condolences to the family for a great loss.
Kevin & Dina McCarty, Berthoud CO
Cindy and I (Dina) have been friends since 2nd grade at Morton elementary in Pueblo. We are still friends and live only 5 miles apart. There are many great memories of overnights at the Yarberrys home. Kenneth was a great guy, we were lucky to have been to a Bronco game with him and Cindy and Kevin treated him to a round of golf as a spectator which they both enjoyed just last September. Out condolences to the family for a great loss.
The greatest cousin ever. We talked on the phone every few weeks. He was always fun to be with and always made me laugh. I never knew him to have a mean bone in his body. I will miss you.
Kenny Lyle is my favorite cousin and made me laugh every time he called me every couple of weeks. I will miss him tremendously.
Deepest Sympathy to your family. I taught with Ken at Goodnight School. He was such a happy person and a good teacher. I was blessed to have learned from him.
I did not know Mr. Yarberry but I,m sure that my father, John Jacobs did. He was also born in 1929 and graduated from Canon City H.S. My dad was also a Navy veteran of the Korean War and graduated from Western State and became the instrumental music director at Canon City H.S. in 1956. He then went on to So. Calif. in 1963 and had a good life as an educator. My dad passed away 9 years ago. I just felt the need to sign this guestbook since since these two men’s lives and backgrounds are amazingly so much the same. May they both rest in peace.
Randy Jacobs
Pueblo