Vivian Rose Yates

Vivian R McCord Yates passed away in Prescott, AZ May 20, 2024

She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Yates in March 2002; Her parents Bob McCord January 1984 and Lela McCord June 1987; Grandson Rob Yates March of 2014; Daughter in Law Sherri Yates December 2014.

Vivian moved from Grants, New Mexico in 2008 to Chino Valley to be by Sandy & Jerry Pennington She moved from Chino Valley in 2014 to Granite Gate Senior Living and resided independently until March 2024 when she moved to a private care home in Prescott where she passed away. She leaves behind her three children Wanda Davis (Bill) from Alamogordo, NM; son Bob Yates (Barbara) from Cortez, CO; Sandy Pennington (Jerry) from Chino Valley, AZ along with her five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter.

Vivian was born in 1924 to cattle ranchers Bob and Lela McCord in Magdalena, New Mexico. The ranch life led to a lot of movement and Vivian went to school wherever she could. Often riding or walking, she would stay with friends when the weather got bad. Living through the Depression often meant that they had little in the way of luxuries. Vivian remembers her mother and father playing and dancing to western music to liven up the times. Vivian met her future husband Joe when she was in th g" grade. She said she fell in love with him the minute she saw him and they were married in 1942.. Living in New Mexico with her family, Vivian was a homemaker while her husband Joe worked in th Uranium industry. Being an only child, Vivian also worked to care for her parents while they continue to ranch and eventually retire. Upon his retirement, Joe and Vivian cut turquoise stones to be sold to t Indians for jewelry. They both enjoyed spending time with their family and camping. One of the most important things to Vivian was her Christian values and she is most proud of raising her children in a Christian home.