Minnie Almira Yost

Minnie Almyra (Scott) Yost, age 104, passed away September 9th, 2025 in Henderson, NV at the home of her son. Minnie was born April 22, 1921 in Thurman, IA to James LeRoy (Porter) and Rosa Elizabeth Einsinger Scott. She was the 9th of ten children.

She spent her early life in Thurman, IA. Minnie married Dale Yost June 30, 1937 in Council Bluffs, IA. They were blessed with four children Jackie Apperson, Richard Yost, Dalene Yost and Paula Hauser.

Minnie was very creative, loved to sew, crochet and quilt and made 100 quilts, many prize worthy, wedding dresses, clothes for family, baby blankets, and table cloths. She crocheted 100's of beautiful hot plate holders up till 103 when sight and arthritis in her hands became an issue.

Minnie went to school in Thurman, IA. She worked at Orscheln Farm Supply and at the hospital in Fairfax MO. and on the farm with Dale. When Dale passed October 6, 1995 she moved to Springfield, MO to be close to daughters where she lived until 2022. Minnie then moved to Henderson, NV where she made her home with her son and daughter-in-law.

She is survived by her four children: Jackie Apperson- Northboro, IA, Richard (Judy) Yost- Henderson, NV, Dalene Yost- Des Moines, IA Paula Hauser-Springfield, MO. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 34 great great grandchildren and 2 great great great grandchildren.

Minnie is preceded in death by one grandchild (Annette Mullins) and one great grandchild (Amber Jo Johnson)