Alice (Koym) Yantis

A candle was lit by Barbara Alvarado on May 24, 2021 10:59 AM

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I, too, was a 3rd grader in the 1968-1969 school year. Mrs. Yantis was the kindest, gentlest person I have ever known. I can see her light green sweater with the top button buttoned and her wearing it like a cape. She smelled so heavenly like an angel. I loved her glasses with the jeweled corners and a chain she would wear like jewelry hanging from her neck. We still took naps at our desks playing "thumbs up". Funny I don't recall the details of that game, but I can remember her face like it was yesterday. Mr. Yantis was equally kind. I heard decades later she made all of his suits. He was always impeccably dressed as was she. What a legacy of long life you left behind Mrs. Yantis. I am grateful I had the opportunity to learn from you. Everything I learned then is what I wanted to be when I grew up. I still study clouds still. I still want to be an oceanographer and anarcheologist. I beach comb. I dig up fossils and I day dream about clouds. Thank you Mrs. Yantis.

Message from Karen Ann Yantis

I believe I am somehow related and am sad that I never knew Alice. Yantis is my maiden last name. It seemed as though she lived a very full life really making a difference in others. RIP, Alice. - Karen

Message from Jeanette Avara Polinard

Mrs. Yantis was my 3rd grade teacher at Stewart Elementary in 1969. She was the most patient, kind, and gentle teacher I ever had. She taught me cursive writng and multiplication like no one else could. She also inspired me to go on to be a teacher myself. What a great lady!

Message from Christine Steding Badger

Mrs. Yantis was my 3rd grade teacher, many years ago. She was so kind and gentle; to me she and Mr.Yantis were the perfect example of what educators should be. They truly cared about their students. I have taught for over 30 years and I only hope that some of my students will remember me as fondly as I remember Mrs. Yantis. She was truly a blessing in my life.

Message from Angie Schindler

Mrs. Yantis was my father Julius Schindler's 3rd grade teacher. He always spoke highly of his teachers in Hitchcock. She will be missed.

Message from Travis Lee Williams Jr

I will always remember you as my third grade teacher as well as a friend along with
Mr.W.Lee Yantis who was my Principal at that same time.Thank you both for your
contribution to my education.Peace and Love to the family.

Message from Monica Cantrell

Thank you for your many years of service and dedication to the children of Hitchcock ISD. You are truly appreciated!
Monica Cantrell
HISD Board of Trustees, President