Danny Ray Yort Tecumseh, Oklahoma Obituary

Danny Ray Yort

<p>Danny Ray Yort, 75, died unexpectedly at his alternator shop on Friday, August 5, 2022.&nbsp;</p> <p>He was born June 2, 1947 to Harvey and LC Marie Yort in Shawnee, Oklahoma.&nbsp;</p> <p>Danny was a lifelong resident of Shawnee and was very proud to be from &ldquo;Shawnee America&rdquo;.&nbsp; &nbsp;He attended Shawnee Public Schools and graduated from Shawnee High School in 1965.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>He married the love of his life, Jessica Costa in 1996. She died in 2002 after many years of happiness together.&nbsp;</p> <p>Danny retired from Tinker Air Force Base.&nbsp; He also owned and operated Yort Alternator for many decades.&nbsp; He hardly missed a day of work for over a half a century. Per his wishes, Yort Alternator will remain open for business.</p> <p>Danny was a devout, loving father, family man, and friend.&nbsp; He was the rock that could always be relied upon for moral and financial support.&nbsp; He was very generous with what he had and always helped others.&nbsp; He will be dearly missed.&nbsp;</p> <p>He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jessica Yort; 2 brothers, Don Yort and Bobby Yort; and 3 sisters, Shirley, Marcine and Betty.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Those left to cherish his memory his daughter, Gina Allen and fianc&eacute; Paul Wolfenberger of Broken Arrow, OK; 3 grandchildren, Ryan Allen of Broken Arrow, OK, Keely&nbsp;Allen of Oklahoma City, OK and Paige Allen of Oklahoma City, OK; 1 great-grandson, Crew Allen of Broken Arrow, OK; 1 step-daughter, Lisa McMurray of Shawnee, OK, 1 step-grandson, Hunter Boyd of Shawnee, OK; 1 brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Sherrill Yort; and other extended family and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>Visitation will be 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 10, 2022 and continue through service time.&nbsp; Family gathering will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to greet friends and family at Cooper Funeral Home.&nbsp; Service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Sharon Baptist Church with Reverend Clint Dawkins officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
June 2, 1947 - August 5, 202206/02/194708/05/2022
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Walter Serner
August 12, 2022
When Danny was still on Carol Dr. and later on Harrison, I worked for him as a young teenager on Saturday mornings cleaning and painting starter and alternator housings so that he could rebuild them. There's a long list of nice words I could say about Danny. I think "Kin... Continue Reading
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Roger Farris
August 11, 2022
I just heard of Danny's passing and I offer the family my deepest condolences. I live in NW Arkansas now but I met Danny when I moved in across the street on Carol Drive. He was a good friend and neighbor and, when I would return to Shawnee on visits I would try to conne... Continue Reading
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Terry & Jeanne Austin
August 11, 2022
Please accept our deepest sympathies to Dannys family. Love,Terry & Jeanne Austin & family.
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Terry & Jeanne Austin
August 11, 2022
Were so sorry to hear about Danny. We both thought a lot of him. Please accept our deepest sympathies to all of his family.
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Shawna Steele-Hesson
August 10, 2022
My sincerest condolences to Gina and Lisa. And to Scooter, Dace, and Killer, whom Danny was a part of your daily lives for so many years, you have my deepest sympathies for the void you are feeling right now. God bless
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Shawna Steele-Hesson
August 10, 2022
Hands down the nicest man I've ever known. I am deeply and truly honored to have had him for a friend. He's been family for as long as I can remember. I know all of his family and friends are feeling a profound loss right now, however; I hope that in knowing you were ble... Continue Reading
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