Elizabeth T. Yates

ELIZABETH T. YATES On November 1, 2014 in Bowie, MD after a valiant battle against cancer. Born in Abany, NY in 1925, "Tina" graduated from Webster Groves High School, in Missouri. Shortly after graduation, "Tina" received her student pilot's license, and ultimately enlisted in the United States Navy, the day before VE Day, in 1945. While serving in the Navy, she was assigned to the Hospital Corps, as a WAVE, at Long Beach Hospital. After separating from the Navy in 1946, Tina went back to Webster Groves, where she attended St. Louis University. She also traveled across the country by train to visit with her aunt, who was married to Paramount fashion designer Travis Banton, who was living in the Beverly Hilton Hotels. On a trip to visit a former Navy friend in San Diego, CA in 1949, Tina met Andy Yates, who was a pilot in the USMC. Only nine days after meeting Andy, Tina accepted Andy's wedding proposal, and the two were married at Ft. Myer, Arlington, Virginia, November 18, 1949. Tina and Andy had six children during their lifetime together, and lived in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, before settling in Alexandria, VA in 1952. While raising six children, Tina also taught Sunday School, played bridge, golf, and bowled, in addition to being President, Newcomers Club, for Villamay, and hosting events for wives of visiting pilots from foreign countries, during the time Andy was president of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators. Tina at various times raised numerous grandchildren, enjoying spending time with her family. Tina was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Andy Davis Yates, Jr, in 2013; brothers Walter Thatcher, Jr. and Imbrie Thatcher; and granddaughter Stacey Lynne Seaton in 2005. She is survived by children, Stephen (Thanh) Yates, Michael (Angie) Yates, Cory (Tracy) Towle, Joanne (Ed) Partner, Gale (Mike) Seaton, and Phyllis (Mike) Doherty; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Family will receive friends at Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rte. 3 South), Bowie, MD on Friday, November 7, 2014 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm, with Military Honors at 6pm. Interment, Arlington National Cemetery, at a later date. Flowers are welcome; however, anyone wishing to donate to an organization, the family requests you consider donating to the Alzheimer's Research Association.