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DUANE YARROW

1953 - November 18, 2023

In Memory
R. I. P.

Duane Yarrow

Bryan Yarrow
Dad, you were an amazing father, grandfather and human being. You were always there for me and had my back no matter what. I loved watching you with your grandkids and I’m thankful for all of the time that we had together as father and son and as a family. I couldn’t be more proud of you and am extremely grateful to be with you until the very end. We miss you and I love you so much.

Kim VanderMeeden
Duane had a mini stroke two weeks ago. While he was in the hospital they found other things. He had surgery and then his organs started failing and passed away Saturday November 18, 2023. There will be a celebration of life in January.

Howie Zechner
Sad to report the passing of Duane Yarrow. A former D1 racer in the 1980's Duane was very active on the Speedway scene. Upon retiring Duane sharing his knowledge and experience by coaching his son Bryan Yarrow who became the 2014 U.S. National Speedway Champion.

Eddie Castro
Bryan my Heart is in my throat reading of your Dad’s passing , my Prayers 🙏are with you and your Family and Extended Speedway Family my condolences Brother! Glad I got to see him one more time at Auburn Nationals 2023 Godspeed.

Rich VanderMeeden
My sincere condolences. He will be missed.

Rohn Zellner
Condolences to you and family.

David Joiner
Our sympathies and condolence to the entire family.

Keith Cameron
So sorry for your loss.

Beverly Ban
Heartbreaking news 😭
Such an amazing guy… I’m in shock right now.

Susan Smith
So saddened to hear.

Marlin Stewart
So sorry to hear good battles with him in Flat Track racing in the 70s RIP my friend.

Steve Martin is with Duane Yarrow.
Rest in peace, Duane you were a class act, and thank you for all the help when I got started, hope you and Snooky are up there bench racing.

Mitzi Hodges
In the mid 70's I drove from Donner Summit to Sac, San Jose, Auburn, Reno to watch speedway as many days a week as I could- bummer to hear of his passing- he was always fun to watch.

Jessica Green
Team Green Sends You &. Your Family All The Love &. Support During This Difficult Time🙏🏼Your Dad Was Absolutely Loved &. Adored By So Many.🩵One Of The Great Memories We Have Of Him Is After Fast Fridays, If We Had A Good Night Of Racing Duane Would Always Come By With Encouraging Praises &. A Thumbs Up! I’m Going To Miss That. His Laugh &. Smile Could Light Up Any Room. He Will Surely Be Missed.😇.

Scott Perry
I'm very sorry to hear this Bryan Yarrow. God Speed Duane Yarrow I appreciate you guys very much. ZRIP.

Jason Bonsignore
So very sorry Bryan!

Patti Murphy Soucie
We are so very sorry for your loss Bryan! Your dad was such a great guy. I know he loved you beyond belief! 😔

Jessica Canfield Hedden
We are so sorry for your loss Bryan. Your dad was such a kind person and so nice to talk to at the races. The way he spoke of you, everyone knew you were his pride and joy.

Brian Essary
Sorry for your loss Bryan. Your Dad was a great guy. We talked about our grandkids every time i saw him at the races. He always went out of his way to talk to me. RIP Duane

Melissa Faria
He always had the biggest smile every time I saw him at the track with you. Lots of love to you all. I’m so sorry for your loss!

Shaun Harmatiuk
Oh Yarrow I’m so sorry buddy. Your dad was one heck of a good dude. I always enjoyed chatting with him. He always had an immense look of pride when you were on the track. RIP Mr. Yarrow 💔

Paul Flanders
We weren't close friends but we always greeted each other at the races! RIP

Doug Nicol
Bryan , your dad was a great guy ! I always loved talking to him when we crossed paths. Remember the memories that you have with your dad are priceless and he was more proud of you and the man you’ve become ,than the gratitude you have for him and raising you that way !!! hang in there bro.

Vince Guisande
Your Dad was one of my hero’s. I was fortunate enough to meet him and your uncles when I moved to Fairfield as a teen. All of them were/are great men and I am better for it. My sincerest condolences to you and your entire Yarrow FamBam.

Jim Lavender
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Prayers to you and your family.

Billy Hiles
I’m so sorry Bryan, your dad was an amazing man and always treated us like we were his kids too. I will never forget you guys staying with me in the ER and your dad feeding me ice chips and keeping me calm! Godspeed ❤️

John Volk
Bryan, so sorry to hear about you dad. Duane was a great person. I also enjoyed our conversation back in the 80’s when we raced together. Always loved racing against him could always trust him. My thought are with you and your family. “Do It Duane”

Vanessa Sevart
So very sorry to hear this news Bryan! You always knew how much he loved you by his dedication to you. Sending love to you Lacy and the girls.

Monica Bernardi
So sorry for your loss..sending our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Terry Zachgo
Dwayne was a good man I'll never forget when I first met him at Lacey and Brian's wedding gangster looking with that hat on but very quiet little too quiet for me but I always had a big mouth so I guess that made up for it but I sure will miss him love you and he was a good man

Jessica Ha'alelea
So sorry for your loss Bryan. Uncle Duane will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. I’m sure he’s already with my Tutu Raylene, Uncle Allen and Kupuna talking story.

W Ka'apuni Peters-Wong
Aww! Sending love to our Yarrow 'ohana! I last saw uncle Duane 2 years ago at Uncle Jon Peters' memorial in Pittsburg. It was so nice to see him! Didn't get a photo then but found one with kupuna and uncle Jann Peters. Rest in Love.

Debbie Bast
My deepest condolences Bryan, we all have great memories of your dad, he will be terribly missed 🙏🏻❤️

Larry Heseman Sr.
So sorry Bryan. Just know you and the family are in our prayers. RIP

Mitch Martinez
It’s been hard to process this terrible news. Bryan, I have always looked up to your Dad, I learned so much from him in the years our families traveled and raced together. Those are some of my favorite memories. I’m grateful to have spent time with him at the races recently. I bet there will be some elbows rubbing in heaven by a couple of rowdy brothers, I hear you can rip up golf courses there!🤙

Karl Kanoho
Oh my God prayers are going out to you and your family. We first met your dad at Bayland's Raceway Park in Fremont California and he became a very dear friend. God bless you and ur ohana from team flying Hawaiian Ron Barrow and Karl Kanoho

Carrie Hancock
Very sorry Bryan! Condolences and prayers to all of you.

Ron Preston
Condolences to you and your family, having great memories of your Dad will hep get you the rest of your life ✝️🏁
R.I.P. Pop

Larry Heseman
So sorry to hear the passing of your pops Brotha. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We have all been friends for a very long time and our thoughts and prayers go out to you.🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️.

Kelly Inman
So so sorry...a damn good man! ❤️👊🙏🏻

Jeremy Martynse
So sorry to hear this Bryan. Heartbroken for you and your family. So many great memories riding and racing with you and your dad.

Beverly Faria
Bryan I've known your dad since the 70's we were all so young going to the races. He's been a friend for a long time. He always had a smile on his face and a good word to say. He will be missed so much. I'm so glad your wife and your children were in his life that brought him so much Joy. God bless you and your family💕

Bobbi Hunter
So very sorry.

Billy Hamill
Shocked to read this! Such a Kick Ass dude and always fun to see at FF. My condolences to your family 💕

Ronnie Scopellite
Bryan, I’m so sorry for you and your entire family, your Pops was a good man and will be missed by all. RIP Duane.

John Peters
Sorry for your loss Bryan.

Marla Yarrow
Much love and hugs❤️

Jim Lewis
🙏 Going to miss talking with your dad. He was proud of you! 🏁

Mark Ellsworth
Another one of the good ones gone, RIP and Godspeed.
Thanks for honoring your father.

Damon Barry
Very well said Bryan so sorry for your loss.

Barbara J Flynn
What a great grandpa and Dad you are, I miss you all, happy thanksgiving to you all.

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