Hot air balloon pioneer Paul “Ed” Yost, 87

Posted: Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 8:17 am

BRISTOW — A Bristow native considered the father of modern hot-air ballooning died Thursday.

Paul “Ed” Yost perfected the concept of using propane heat to fill a balloon to make it fly and be maneuverable. He died of natural causes at this home in Taos, N.M. He was 87. … Read full obituary