Landon Joseph Yates

Landon Yates
1992A ~ 2014

Landon Joseph Yates passed away peacefully in the early morning hours May 2, 2014 from an
accidental prescription drug overdose. Landon was the youngest of seven children. He had been
Through a lot of struggles in his short life including sleep issues, ADHD and drug dependency
which he was confident he could manage. He suffered from many uses and withdrawals which
ravaged his body. But just hours before he passed, he was upbeat in a phone call with his Mom; he was anticipating a new job in the morning which was one of the "recent ups" in his short life. He was 21.
Landon was born June 25, 1992 in Brigham City, Utah. He came into the world so intense and
anxious from the very beginning. When he was learning to walk, he would run instead, and he
always super active. He had no fear. He spent a lot of time skateboarding and biking. He won a lot
of BMX trophies. He loved his dirt bikes and did well in motocross competitions. He was also a
snowboarder.
Landon graduated from high school in 2010 while in a youth center. He attended Barber School
and had a real talent for cutting hair. He was good with his hands in woodworking, small engines,
and bike repairs, etc. He cared about his buddies who were struggling and had a way of explaining
religious beliefs that made more sense to him.
Landon is survived by his parents, Leland and Janene Yates, His brothers, Jonathan, Jim, Justin,
and Tyler and his sisters, Janalee and Teresa. He was preceded in death by grandparent Joseph and
Chrissie Yates and Malcom and Ida Mae Christiansen.
There will be a private family viewing at Myers Mortuary 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, Utah
Friday, May 9, 2014 from 6pm - 7pm. Following that there will a separate viewing for all of
Landon's friends from 7 pm - 8pm.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with a viewing before the services from noon until 1:40 pm at the Brigham City North Stake Center, 620 North 300 East, Brigham City,
Utah. Family and Friends of Landon's are warmly welcome.
VisitationBrigham City North Stake Center
620 North 300 East
Brigham City, UT
May 9, 2014
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceBrigham City North Stake Chapel
620 North 300 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
May 10, 2014
2:00 PM
CemeteryCalls Fort Cemetery

Honeyville, UT
May 10, 2014