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Yvonne Anthony Obituary

Anthony, Yvonne (Nee Arrieh ) Born to Eternal Life January 8, 2014, at the age of 92. Of Naples, FL, formerly of Omaha, NE and Milwaukee, WI. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of the late James Anthony, Fahada (Sam) Saad and Janice Fonda. Dear mother-in-law of Cathy Anthony. Special grandmother of Justin and Collin Anthony, Sam III (Amy), Yasmin, Roger Charles Saad and Florence Yvonne (Michael) Koury and James and Suzanne Fonda. Great-grandmother of Lola and Samuel Saad IV, Anthony Avola, Michael Jr., Charles and Hannah Marie Koury. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Sunday, January 12 from 4:00-7:00PM with a prayer service at 6:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, January 13 at 10:00AM at St. Robert Parish, 2224 E. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee. PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Yvonne's name to the Midwest Federation of American Syrian Lebanese Club, Inc., Scholarship Fund. c/o Duane Skaff, Treasurer, 11505 Iowa Circle, Omaha, NE 68142. Yvonne Anthony, A Woman for All Seasons... I don't know how to begin to tell you about this remarkable woman. Should I begin by telling you that she was the third of 5 children of Helen and James Arrieh who were sent to the United States as children at the turn of the century from Lebanon to escape from Turkish oppression. And that they started their own grocery stores and real estate company without any education or family to help them. And how she and her brothers and sisters all worked in the business as children during the depression and as young adults. Thus instilling in her the incredible work ethic that she was always known for. Or should I tell you about her stellar academic career at Downer College and graduate school at Northwestern University. And how her parents preached to her and her siblings that education, education, education was the key to their successful future in America. And proceeded to send mother and her siblings to some of the most respected schools in the country including: Harvard Law School, the University of Wisconsin, Downer College, Northwestern University Graduate School, the University of Chicago, the University of Michigan Graduate School, the University of California-Berkley and NYU Graduate School. And that mother's love of learning lead her to a career as an inspirational teacher, award winning debate coach, creative theatre director and women's basketball coach. Oh, I guess I forgot to tell you that she was also an incredible athlete an accomplished equestrian, competitive tennis player and avid golfer. One other little fact that might interest you was that mother was 5ft. tall, or so she claimed and about 90Ibs. soaking wet! There is no wonder her nick name was mighty mouse but I beg to differ, she was mighty but no mouse! She married my father, Charles, the love of her life in 1950 and proceeded to immediately start a family, since back in those days they were considered old being married at close to 30 years old. So began the favorite part of her life, being a loving, nurturing, supportive, encouraging, fun, beautiful wife and mother. My mother was totally loyal to my father and dedicated to my brother, sister and me. She left no stone unturned in order to expose us to every opportunity out there whether it be academic, athletic, cultural or musical. Her mission was to find our individual passions and talents and then focus on them, all the while treating us as individuals and never comparing one to the other. No wonder we refer to our mother and Dad as our life coaches, they truly were just that with a lot of love added to the mix. Mother brought her passion for people and true concern for their happiness and success to every role and person in her life as a daughter, a sister, a mother, a mother in law, an aunt, a cousin, a friend, a community volunteer, a civic leader, a grandmother and the one she felt so blessed to be a great grandmother. From your 3 children, your 8 grandchildren and your 6 great grandchildren, thank you, thank you for your unconditional love, your unending dedication, abounding energy and incredible wisdom. We were all so lucky to be blessed with you as our role model. So now and always we listen to your words of wisdom to us "ever onward". XO Best regards,

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 12, 2014.
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What a wonderful tribute to your amazing mother. She touched so many lives and will truly be missed.

Kathy and Mark Wilson

January 19, 2014

Our sympathies to Yvonne's family - but what a wonderful gift you had of having her in your lives through the age of 92 yrs.

Bruce/Marilyn Herro

January 15, 2014

May God Bless you and your family with love and knowledge that one day they will see you again in Paradise.

Jeff & Zan (Doyle) Earle

January 14, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sarah Keno

January 13, 2014

May the angels be with you.
Love,
Amy Moglia

Amy Moglia

January 13, 2014

My sister Linda and I would play in your backyard with Fahada. Jamie was in my class at SSPP. I remember how tiny and sweet Mrs. Anthony was. The Anthony's were a big part of the great Murray Ave of the 50s. It was such a child friendly neighborhood to grow up in. We lost our mom 1 1/2 years ago and know how hard those transitions are. Our thoughts are with you.

Patti Frinzi

January 12, 2014

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