In loving memory of

James Taylor Yates

James Taylor Yates, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away May 13, 2012 at the young age of 29.He was born in Lafferty Creek, AK and moved to AZ 28 years ago. He was passionate/loved cooking, fishing and being with his family. He also loved to go hiking with his mother because she was the only one who could keep up with him. James had a big heart and loved to make people laugh. He was always there when others needed help and he had many loving friends who cared about him. He is survived by his mother and father Crystal and John Yates, brother Tim Yates and his wife Crystal, fiance of 7 years Nicole Lugo and her children Kaylea, Chloe, Irish Lugo, their children James Rowdy and Creation Oliana Yates, grandmother Betty Hindes and uncle Doug Snethen. Memorial service will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday May 26, 2012 at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. To share online condolences, please visit www.hansenmortuary.com.

Tributes

Anonymous wrote on May 29, 2012:

"we will always love u with all of our hearts/ inc/brian we love what you stood for: happinrness and gorowns ha ha nm xoxoxo"

Anonymous wrote on May 29, 2012:

"ps god is wth u remember me p0sss i love u s4e u in heaven xoxo luv, mom no.2"

Anonymous wrote on May 23, 2012:

"James Yates came into my life when i was 13 and became a father figure to me. He was an amazing man and he will be missed by many. He always told everyone he was my father no matter what anyone said or thought. The loss of James is a very hard loss and he will always live on in our hearts and in our many memories."

Anonymous wrote on May 23, 2012:

"I miss James very much. He brought so much happiness and joy into our family. He is the best man I have ever met and had a pleasure of knowing. I am glad he was able to bless me with two beautiful children and be a good role model for the children I had before him. You are the best father, my best friend, my soulmate, and no one can ever take your place. I am trying to stay strong and positive and do what I know I need to do, because I know that is what he would want. He has blessed me with many great memories to sharer with our children. I know this is not good bye, so I will see you later."