- Date Of Birth: December 10, 1936
- Date Of Death: August 19, 2006
- State: Arizona
Robert Fielding “Wheezer” Yazey,69, did after a short, valiant battle with cancer. He was able to work in several successful fishing trips during that time and to those who knew him, it came as no surprise! He had quite a reputation with the fishing and hunting communities and loved being able to help children learn to CATCH fish.
He donated his services as a fishing guide to various charity fundraisers and loved those trips to Lee’s Ferry.
Robert was a wealth of trivia and knew more things about the State of Arizona than many true historians. He attended St. Anthony’s School, St. John’s Military Academy, Arizona State College (NAU) and served his country in the United States Navy.
He continued the George Babbitt family tradition of philanthropy by serving on the State Board of the Arizona Historical Society and as their president for four years. He was also involved in the Scottsdale Boys and Girls Clubs, the Flagstaff Sheriffs Posse, was treasurer of the Flagstaff Elks lodge and was president of Anglers United at his death.He volunteered for 25 years at the PRCA rodeo in Flagstaff and is fondly known and remembered for cooking the best beans anywhere for any and all who asked.
He is survived by Sally, his wife of 35 years, their daughter, Christine Veazey, (AlFletcher), son, Matthew Veazey (Sue), daughter, Liesl Bogar (Rob); grandchildren -Nate, Riley and Emma Bogar, Helen and Eli Veazey. There were also numerous men and women who were always considered family or “just one of the kids”. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Isaac and Eunice Babbitt Veazey.
