Karl Yordy b. 20 Nov 1934 KS d. 9 Dec 2020 Tucson, Pima Co., AR: The Schrock-Birkey Connection

Karl Yordy

Male 1934 - 2020  (86 years)


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  • Name Karl Yordy 
    Birth 20 Nov 1934  KS Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Education Princeton University, Harvard 
    Occupation Medical Doctor: Karl worked for many years for the National Institute of Health. Karl was a large player in the development of Medicare, etc. under Lyndon Johnson  
    Religion Episcopal 
    Death 9 Dec 2020  Tucson, Pima Co., AR Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I859  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 7 Jan 2021 

    Father Alvin Ray Yordy,   b. 8 Jan 1902, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Dec 1979, CO Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Leah Erb,   b. 5 Aug 1907, Hesston, Harvey Co., KS Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Dec 2004, Denver, Denver Co., CO Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 97 years) 
    Marriage 30 May 1929  Hesston, Harvey Co., KS Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F248  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Joyce Estelle,   b. 2 Nov 1932   d. 11 Nov 2014 (Age 82 years) 
    Children 
     1. Gary Yordy
     2. Laura Yordy
    Family ID F660  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 7 Jan 2021 

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  • Notes 
    • Obit: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tucson/name/karl-yordy-obituary?pid=197320531
      YORDY, Karl Dennis, 86, of Tucson, Arizona, died December 9, 2020. Born on November 20, 1934, in Kansas to Alvin and Leah (Erb) Yordy. Karl grew up in Denver with a love for music, mountains, and public service. He graduated from Princeton University in 1956 and studied public administration at Harvard University. He worked as a health policy analyst for the National Institutes of Health from 1957-1972, and for the Institute of Medicine from 1972 until his retirement. He was passionate about choral music, and sang in Episcopal church choirs for 70 years. In Tucson he was an active member of St. Philip's in the Hills church, which contributed to his deepening Christian faith. Karl combined a keen analytic mind with a generous spirit and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his children, Gary Yordy and Laura Yordy; grandchildren, Heather Hamilton, Michael Yordy, Eli Thies and Owen Thies. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce, to whom he was married for 55 years until her death in 2014. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.


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