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Yvonne Simpson Obituary
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Yvonne Maxine Simpson passed away with her family by her side on August 12, 2015 at the age of 94 years.
Yvonne will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her children Michael (Noot), Patrick (Bev), Judy (Alex), Duane (Geri), Karen (Mike), Grant (Val) and Maureen; sister Patricia Witham; grandchildren Akiko, Kazuhei, Judi, Darcy (Kim), Darren (Nicole), Danny (Megan), Lowell, Sarah (Aaron), Pamela, Megan (Will) and Evan; great Grandchildren: Lachlan, Molly, McKinna, Eilidh, Ciaran, Logan and Ashley; plus numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by grandchildren Jay and Matthew; and her parents Alfred and Mary Fisher.
Yvonne was born in Edmonton on January 3, 1921. She was a very bright child, skipping two grades and entering high school at the age of 12, receiving the Lt. Governors' Award for top marks in the Province of Alberta. She moved to Vancouver with her family and entered Pitman Secretarial College in 1933. During the Depression, Yvonne worked in a record store as well as her parents' corner store until the war broke out. She joined the Canadian Military and worked as a plotter on the west coast of Vancouver Island. While in the military, she met and married our Dad in 1945. Yvonne was dedicated to raising her seven children. Her pickles, jams and preserves were without equal. She had many artistic talents including drawing, copper tooling, needlepoint, sewing, knitting and crocheting. She was a voracious reader all her life. Yvonne was an amazing gardener and was to known to many as The Flower Lady. She was a dedicated Mom and caregiver to our sister Maureen well into her later years and was one of the founders of the Lo-Se-Ca Foundation, ensuring Maureen would be well cared for long after mom was gone. We loved her deeply and she will forever live on in our hearts.
Funeral Mass was held at the St. Albert Catholic Parish, 7 St. Vital Avenue in St. Albert on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lo-Se-Ca Foundation, 215 Carnagie Drive, St. Albert, AB T8N 5B1 would be appreciated.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Citadel Mews West and Unit 27 at the Sturgeon Community Hospital. Your caring and support for our Mom will always be remembered.
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Memories and Condolences
for Yvonne Simpson
8 Entries
August 20, 2015
Dear Grant, Val and Evan. A beautiful remembrance of your mother and grandmother. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Robert and Andrea Epp
August 19, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the Simpson family. It is with warm happy thoughts that mom and I had been speaking of your mom and family just the week before. Way back to our days in Cold Lake and then in St. Albert. I hope your moms strength and faith will help you through these difficult days.
- Tammie McRae & Gay Klapproth
Michelle Curial-Hebert
August 18, 2015
My deepest sympathies to you all..your Mom was a beautiful, strong and intelligent woman! My Mom Ada, will miss their friendship!
Fran Harkness
August 17, 2015
My sincere condolences. I played Bridge with Yvonne for years. A very wise and witty lady.Will always fondly remember her.
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Al and Diana LePan
August 17, 2015
Dear Judy, Alex and Family - our hearts ache for you all during this time. Your Mom was an amazing person. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to meet her. There is no doubt that she will be missed and forever remembered by all those that knew her. Our condolences. Love Al and Diana
Jill Restau
August 16, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Yvonne's Family at this sad time. I had the greatest opportunity to spend time with Yvonne and hear all the wonderful stories about her wonderful family over the past four years as her foot care nurse. She would always have me laughing as I would have her laughing as well. May you all embrace those great moments and loving memories about Yvonne. She sure is and always will be a special lady. God bless.
Rene Pombert
August 15, 2015
Dear Grant, Val and Evan.
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Love Rene & Aura
August 15, 2015
The loss of a parent is a profound moment in one's life. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Love Ian, Lorna and Alana.
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