Camilla Sue
(Sparks) Yeend
July 6, 1946 -
January 29, 2018
Camilla Sue Yeend (Cammy) was born July 6, 1946 in Kirksville, Missouri to Eloise Hartman and Dean Sparks.
In her youth, Cammy's family lived in Mt. Shasta, CA and Eugene, OR. Cammy graduated from South Eugene High School in 1964, then attended Eastern Washington University. There, she met the love of her life, Bill Yeend, whom she married in her senior year. Upon graduation, Cammy and Bill moved to Seattle, where Cammy taught and Bill launched his career in radio. Years later, after dedicating most of her time to raising her sons, Cammy pursued her master's degree at CWU, then taught English at Bellevue College. Cammy also penned a column in the Bellevue American and served as Seattle editor for Nostalgia Magazine.
Cammy was proud to be on the founding board for the Kirkland Performance Center, and also supported the Heifer International Project through Redmond Presbyterian Church. In later years, she volunteered at Camano Center and served as a member of the island's P.E.O. chapter, which supports women's education.
The central joy in her life was her family--Bill, and their sons, Mark and David.
Cammy always enjoyed a love of dance. Strapping on tap shoes and performing with her Gadabouts dance troupe helped her dance her way through a breast cancer diagnosis and full recovery. Unfortunately, at age 71, Cammy's life dance was cut short by pancreatic cancer. She considered her life as full and complete; a gift from the creator. She was especially thankful for the kindness of friends and family as she battled her disease. On January 29, 2018 in Seattle, she exited life's stage quietly and peacefully while in the loving presence of close family.
Cammy is survived by her husband, Bill Yeend, and father Dean Sparks; children Mark (Jennifer) Yeend, and David (Jenny) Yeend; and five wonderful grandchildren Hudson, Beckett, Dashiell, Charlie and Ames. Cammy is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Eloise Hartman.
A celebration of Cammy's life will be held on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 4:00pm (doors open at 3:30) at the Kirkland Performance Center, reception immediately following. Donations can be made to the contributor's favorite charity in honor of Cammy.
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Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time of your life please read John 6:40
January 28, 2019
My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the treasured memories of a life well lived bring you comfort. And may the words of Jeremiah 31:13 soothe your heart as your work through your grief.
V.C.
January 28, 2019
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
A. M.
January 27, 2019
Bill and family, I am so very sad to read of Cammy's passing. I remember how kind and sweet she was to me when I was invited to share Christmas dinner with all of you many years ago. She was a light that shone so brightly.
Lisa (Brooks) Craze
February 7, 2018
Dear Bill and The Yeend Family,
We are still in shock over the loss of Cammy. She was such a class act. Intelligent, caring, always smiling and a joy to be around. Gone way too soon, she will be missed and remembered forever by all of us who knew her.
Our condolences.
Brian and Carol Gregory
February 6, 2018
Jerry Yeend
February 6, 2018
I will so miss my Birthday Buddy. I love you so much.
February 5, 2018
Bill and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Cammie sounds like an amazing woman. I wish I had known her
Flora Nelson
February 4, 2018
Dear Yeend Family,
I was sorry and surprised to hear of Cammy's passing.Although we were never close friends, Bill and Cammy joined Michael and me and a group of Jake's musical friends one Christmas to go caroling. I admired Cammy's spunk. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I will keep her in my prayers. She will be missed.
Love, Susan Malinosky
February 4, 2018
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