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Vartan Yozghadlian, 75

Vartan Yozghadlian, 75, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.

Vartan was born in Lebanon and is the son of Joseph and Marie Yozgatian. He married Jessie Ghoulam on Sept. 26, 1969. Vartan was an electrical engineer and worked internationally in Lebanon, France, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and predominantly in the United Arab Emirates, of which he was part of the first wave of expatriates who helped in the initial development of the Emirates of Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

One of Vartan’s most cherished hobbies was photography. He was his daughters’ “Paparazzi.” Vartan recently moved from Tucson, Ariz., to Coeur d’Alene to enjoy the Northwest and all that it offers. In Coeur d’Alene, he joined the French Club and continued to pursue his love of photography while making many new friends.

Vartan is survived by his wife, Jessie Yozghadlian; daughters, Caline (Aaron LyBarger), of Coeur d’Alene, Marilene (Jason Southard), of Marana, Ariz., Claudine (David Smithson,) of Chandler, Ariz. and Sandrine (Timothy Webb), of Allen, Texas; his sister, Sirouhie Boulgourjian, of Morgan Hill, Calif. and his beloved grandchildren, Sophie, Julian, Michael, Matthew, Christian and Noah.

His family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to all the family and friends for their love and support through this difficult time.

A memorial service will be held in his honor on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. Details to be announced.

Yates Funeral Homes have been entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Vartan’s memorial and sign his online guestbook www.yatesfuneralhomes.com