Harvey Yates, a resident of Birmingham, Michigan, died on March 4th, 2026 at the age of 87. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

The Dorfman Chapel- main chapel (map to our Chapel)

Date of Service:

Sunday March 8th, 2026

Time of Service:

3:00 PM  

Interment at:

Machpelah Cemetery, 21701 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI

Officiant:

Rabbi Harold Loss  

Shiva Information:

The family will be sitting through Monday evening at the residence of David and Stephani Yates, 31040 Crestwood Dr. Franklin MI 48025 Phone: (248) 219-1136.

Religious services will be held Sunday and Monday evenings at 7:00PM.

Shiva Hours:
Sunday- immediately following the interment until 8:30PM.
Monday- from 2:00PM until 5:00PM, then 6:00PM until 8:30PM.  
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Charitable contributions:

Alzheimers Association
25200 Telegraph Rd. Suite 100
Southfield, MI 48033
Phone: 800.272.3900  

Family Members:

Beloved husband of the late Dr. Phyllis J. Yates. Dear father of Beth Yates and David (Stephani) Yates. Loving grandfather of Sydney Yates and Olivia Yates. Devoted brother of Marcia (the late Jerry) Wolok. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends.  

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