Yourd, John – Died 1999

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Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 10/19/2016 at 11:04:40

Source: Times Plain Dealer January 12, 2000, P.A2
rom Elma library collection assembled by Marian (Marr) McGee

Christmas letter reveals former high school superintendent John Yourd died in 1999

A Christmas letter from the Yourd family of Bemidji, MN, revealed that former Cresco High School superintendent John Yourd passed away last year.

Yourd was high school principal and later superintendent at Cresco High School from about 1948 to 1953, according to former teacher Margaret Lease of Cresco.

"He and his wife Dana were so well liked by everyone here," Margaret said.

The town of Bemidji declared Dec. 14th "John Yourd Day," commemorating his long and dedicated volunteer efforts that established public television in Brainerd and Bemidji. He was also honored at other functions at Bemidji State University.

Mr. Yourd died of cancer on Feb. 19, 1999 at Goldpine Retirement Home in Bemidji.

The "John Yourd Memorial Scholarship" was established at Bemidji State to help students with interests in music and teaching, two of Mr. Yourd's greatest joys.

According to Margaret Lease, Dana Yourd remains at Goldpine and is in good health.

Her address is: Dana Yourd, Goldpine Home, 1700 30th St. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601.