JOHN D YORE

John David Yore passed away at home on July 26, 2024. He fought his battle with bile duct cancer just like he did everything else ~with gusto!

John was born to Jack and Bernice Yore in Marysville, CA on February 4, 1946. He joined a brother and sister, with two more brothers to follow. In 1962, the family moved to Gooding, ID. He attended high school there and met his future wife, Pamela Meyer. They were married on November 7, 1964 and both attended the University of Idaho. They returned to Gooding in 1968 to ranch with the family, where together they raised three boys. John later enjoyed a successful career with Mountain View Equipment. 

John is survived by his wife Pam; son Scott, son Yance and his wife Amy and two sons Jack and Dalton; son Pete and his wife Mindi and daughter Paige, son Brey and daughter Brinlee. He was very close to his brothers Mike, Tom, Dan, his sister Susan Faulkner, Pam’s siblings Cinda and John Canine, Laine and Claudia Meyer, Debbie Rowe and their families.

John never met a stranger and will forever be a friend to all!!

A memorial service is being planned for Tuesday August 13, 2024 at 10:30 at the Amazing Grace Fellowship, 1061 Eastland Dr. N., Twin Falls, ID.

In lieu of flowers and as a tribute to Grampa John, the John Yore Rodeo Foundation will award a scholarship each year to a deserving senior high school contestant. Memorial contributions can be dropped off or mailed to Demaray’s Jerome Memorial Chapel, 629 E 3rd, Jerome ID 83338. A website, johnyore.com has been set up to receive contributions. Donations can also be made to your favorite charity.