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Yvonne Stillwaugh Obituary

Yvonne Marie Metheny Stillwaugh, born 27 January 1924 in San Diego, California, died 29 June 2014 in Houston, Texas. During her 90.5 years Yvonne saw the end of WWI, WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam, the cold war and the ongoing wars in the Middle East. She survived the depression, worked in the Hollywood studios, studied at Chiounard Art Studios, was a teller for the Bank of America and was deputy comptroller of the 11th Naval District from which she retired almost 40 years ago. She married William Henry Stillwaugh 28 November, 1952 in San Diego and the two of them traveled the world, from Guam where daddy was stationed, to almost every continent where they danced the world away. She traced her family heritage back to Switzerland in the 1500's, the French Huguenots, and the irish immigrants and followed them from Philadelphia, PA through Ohio, Iowa, Nebraska and finally to San Diego, CA. she was very proud of her heritage and belonged to the NSDAR for many years. She was also very active in her Roman Catholic parishes, both in St. Brigid's in San Diego and in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Houston, Texas. Yvonne was predeceased by her mother and father, Clyde Earl Metheny and Alice Marie Hossler Metheny, her husband William Henry Stillwaugh and her first born grandson Joshua Stillwaugh Lloyd. She is survived by her daughter Sandy Jo Stillwaugh Lloyd (husband Joseph Stanley Lloyd), her grand-children Rachel Marie Lloyd Hooker and Matthew Joseph Lloyd, (wife Melissa Calderon), two great-grand-daughters Sophie Margaret Hooker and Stella Josephine Hooker. Yvonne will be missed by her many friends who have spent a lot of love and time during her last years to make her happy. The family extends their deep, sincere thanks to Tara Sails and all of her staff at Anointed Hearts for the love and care they showed mother these last six months. A rosary will be recited on Monday, July 7, 2015 at 10:30 am with a memorial Mass at 11:00 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, TX 77084. A private entombment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum in San Diego, CA .

Published by Houston Chronicle from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2014.
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To Yvonne's family whom she loved dearly.
May the blessing of our God keep you all in His light during these days of missing a "bright light." Yvonne still lives on in your hearts; till that day you are reunited with her.
God's blessings, peace and love be yours.
Sr. Bernice Lindsey, O.S.B.

July 25, 2014

We will miss a very gracious and lovely lady. Our love & prayers to all of the family. Peace, Charline & David O'Donnell

July 2, 2014

Yvonne is dearly loved by everyone who knows her. She was a remarkable and generous lady, and we will miss her very much. Our deepest sympathy to the Stillwaugh family. You are in our prayers. Gerry & Susie Schwartz

Susie Schwartz

July 2, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the Stillwaugh Family. Yvonne will be greatly missed at St Elizabeth Ann Seton where she touched so many lives.

Kelleyne & Franklin Holub

July 2, 2014

Yvonne and Bill were the first to greet me and my family when we started attending St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, their warmth and joy were part of the reason we decided to make SEAS our home. She was a grand lady and will be missed by all.

Liz Jackson

July 2, 2014

Our sincerest condolences to all of Yvonnes family. She was an inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed.

Ron Seidel

July 2, 2014

Dear Sandy Jo and the Stillwaugh Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your precious mother, Yvonne. She was a beloved member of Alexander Love Chapter, NSDAR, and will be remembered with affection. Polly Dixon

July 2, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Stillwaugh family. Yvonne will always be in our hearts and prayers. God bless

Sandy Heuser

July 2, 2014

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