Michael L. Yeaple

YORK- Michael L. Yeaple, 52, of Manchester Twp., died Wednesday night, September 10, 2008 at home. He was the loving husband and best friend of Jeanne E. (Miller) Yeaple for 28 wonderful years. A Celebration of Life Tribute service will be at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York with the Rev. Stanley W. Combs of Zion Lutheran Church, York officiating. A visitation will be from 5 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Friendship and comfort for all. Bring your memories to share. Military honors will be provided at the funeral home by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Mike was born on December 6, 1955 in York, a son of James and Thelma (Lentz) Yeaple. He served in the US Air Force in 1975 to 1979 and was employed with I.U.E.C. for over 25 years as an elevator mechanic. He was an active foster for Castaway Critters, the James A. Hueholt Memorial Foundation for rescued animals. In addition to his wife Jeanne and his parents, James and Thelma; Mike is survived by three sons, Jacob L. Yeaple of York, Gordon L. Yeaple of Mt. Wolfe, and James L. Yeaple of New Providence, NJ; a daughter, Angela J. Yeaple, of New Providence, NJ; a brother, Rodney Yeaple and his wife, Mary of York City; and a nephew, James Yeaple of York. He leaves behind many friends, neighbors and acquaintances that cared for him deeply. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated by Castaway Critters, the James A. Hueholt Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 1421, Harrisburg, PA 17105-1421 or their website, castawaycritters.org.