Kenneth 'Ken' Yardley
October 7, 1947 — January 15, 2022
Kenneth Dewayne Yardley, 74, of Marion, Iowa, died Saturday, January 15, 2022. The family is hosting a Celebration of Life that will take place Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at RWDSU Local 110 Union Hall, 526 F Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.
Ken was born October 7, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Lorm Yardley and Georgia Fay (Moore) Meyer. He graduated from Washington High School in 1965, and served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Ken worked as a machinist, later working as a night stocker at Hy-Vee. He loved watching golf and football, bowling, playing board games and cards. He was an avid Hawkeye fan. Ken enjoyed spending time at the shooting range, taking part in shooting competitions and having fun at Meskwaki. Above all, he loved spending time with his grandkids and watching their activities. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his children, Cindy First, Dianna (Andrew) Forman, Brian (Amy) Yardley; and grandchildren, Austin, Katelyn, Madeline, Keegan and Tobias.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
Ken was born October 7, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Lorm Yardley and Georgia Fay (Moore) Meyer. He graduated from Washington High School in 1965, and served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Ken worked as a machinist, later working as a night stocker at Hy-Vee. He loved watching golf and football, bowling, playing board games and cards. He was an avid Hawkeye fan. Ken enjoyed spending time at the shooting range, taking part in shooting competitions and having fun at Meskwaki. Above all, he loved spending time with his grandkids and watching their activities. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his children, Cindy First, Dianna (Andrew) Forman, Brian (Amy) Yardley; and grandchildren, Austin, Katelyn, Madeline, Keegan and Tobias.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
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