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Obituary: Carolyn “Patty” Yadloski

Carolyn "Patty" Yadloski
Carolyn "Patty" Yadloski
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June 2, 1942 – December 14, 2024

Carolyn Patricia “Patty” Yadloski, age 82, of Rifle, Colorado, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Patty was born on June 2, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Howard and Mabel Crank. She was one of five children. Patty married John Yadloski Jr. in 1957, and the couple initially lived in Lewisburg, OH. In 1969, John, Patty, and their four children moved to Rifle, CO, where they played a pivotal role in founding what is now New Life Fellowship.

In 1981, Patty, her husband, and their son relocated to Sacaton, AZ, where she served as a missionary to the Pima Indians for two and a half years. Upon returning to Colorado, they settled in Parachute, where they established Faith Baptist Church, now known as Faith Journey.

Patty had many passions, including singing, flower gardening, fishing, four-wheeling, and playing cards. She is survived by her four children: Christine (Albert) Harris of Rifle, CO; Vickie Millstid of Trinity, TX; Jackie (Dan) Sullivan of New Castle, CO; and Johnny (Summer) Yadloski III of Gold Canyon, AZ. She is also survived by her sister, Janet (Steve) Hines of Eaton, OH; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 67 years, John Yadloski Jr.; and three brothers: Irvin, Harold, and Bernie Crank.

Services will be held at New Life Fellowship, 2090 Whiteriver Ave., Rifle, CO, on January 11, 2025, at 2 p.m.


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