MAYETTA- Jeffrey Scott Youngbear, 37, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022 in Topeka, KS, with family by his side. He was born February 1, 1985 in Topeka, KS, the son of Henry R. Alex and Carla Yvonne Youngbear.

He graduated from Penn Foster in 2012 and from Washburn Tech.  He was a heavy equipment operator for construction companies.

Jeff was a member of Native Religion and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

He was preceded in death by his step-father, William Smith

Survivors include his wife, Ledgee L. Youngbear of the home; his mother, Carla Youngbear of Mayetta, KS; 5 children, Skyla Youngbear, Lily Youngbear and Dasan Youngbear all of Oklahoma, Stone Smith and Redman Youngbear both of Topeka, KS; 2 step-daughters, Rainin Carreno and Blaze Griffith both of Topeka, KS; brother, Seanbear Youngbear of Mayetta, KS; grandmas; many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Family will greet friends from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the funeral home.