Jodi Michelle Yates (Miner) of Rochester, Minnesota, was born on January 15th, 1965, and was called home to heaven on February 7th. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous six-month battle with brain cancer.

Jodi was born at St. Mary's Hospital to Jim and Jean Miner. She grew up in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1983 before continuing her education at Rochester Vocational Technical College. In 1984, she began her career at Mayo Clinic, and she took great pride in serving for over 40 years.

Jodi met her high school sweetheart, Ray Yates while working at Bonanza Family Restaurant in Rochester, and they married in 1987. Together they raised three beautiful children; Nicole, Danielle, and Branden. Although she loved working for Mayo, her passion in life was being a wife, mom, and grandma and she excelled at all three. Jodi was a loving, caring, giving, and selfless soul who was always just a phone call away.

Jodi loved sitting on the deck with her husband listening to the sounds of nature and birdwatching. She also enjoyed gardening, reading, boating, traveling with her family, and backyard bonfires.  She was a proud Minnesotan, loved supporting Minnesota sports, and attending the Minnesota State Fair every summer. Jodi cherished spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren at every opportunity. She will be deeply missed by all.

Jodi is survived by her husband Ray, of 37 years; children Nicole (Joe) Folken of Rochester, Danielle (Darren) Fischer of Lakefield, MN, and Branden Yates of La Crosse, WI; grandchildren Natalie and AJ Folken and Parker and Ian Fischer; father Jim Miner of Rochester; sister Kim (Heath) Klauer of Hayfield; and nieces and nephews.

Jodi is preceded in death by her mother Jean Miner.

The family would like to thank her care team at Mayo Clinic and the Mayo Clinic Hospice staff.

A memorial service for Jodi will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 19th in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, 1119 11 1/2 St SE, Rochester MN. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, February 18th at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com