Photo courtesy of Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors Inc
Pueblo, Colorado
Oct 11, 1923 – Feb 28, 2017 (Age 93)
Yvette Elgart (née Abner) of Pueblo, Colo., died at the age of 93. She was born on October 11, 1923, in New Orleans, La. to Michael and Jessie Abner. She attended Centennial High and graduated in 1942. Yvette was married to Paul Elgart in 1948. Yvette worked at the family stores, House of Brides, Yard Stick, Michael's Men's Store, Smart Shop and Besse's Shop. She then worked at CF&I from 1967 to 1990 where she retired as secretary to the Controller. Yvette was a volunteer for El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch. She was an avid Bridge and Mah Jongg player for many years. Yvette was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; parents; sister, Tana Lipton; brother-in-law, Sid Elgart; and sister/brother-in-law, Eleanor and Oscar Epley; cousin, Bob Davine; and lifelong friend, Bonnie Borinsky. Survivors include daughters, Irene I. Elgart (Mickey Moore) and Candace E. Elgart. Also surviving are, sister, Mae Jane Carmel, Pueblo; sister-in-law, Jackie Elgart, Palm Springs, Calif.; cousins, Fred (Maxine) Davine, Jackie Davine. Yvette is also survived by grandchildren, Zachary (Robin) Elgart, Houston, Texas, Aaron Elgart, New York, N.Y., Greg (Connie) Moore, Amy (Brian) Thielemier, Chuck (Vickie) Moore; great-grandchildren, Nick, David, Tyler, Cooper, Alex, Megan and Sam, all of Pueblo. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Geoff (Banba) Lipton, Robin Lipton, Allison Lipton (Jonathan Hughes), Steve (Jerri) Carmel, Mark (Mary) Carmel, Craig Carmel (Butch Curtis), Michael Elgart (Masha Vitali), Ron Elgart; great-nieces and nephews, Emma Lipton, Michael and Jeremy Lipton, Jeannette Carmel, Adam and Bryan Carmel, Brendon and Wyatt Curtis; and five great-great nieces. Also survived by life long friends, Melanie (Borinsky) Osterman, Cheri (Borinsky) Zanotelli, Barbi (Borinsky) Ianne, Anna Guerrero, Ginny and Ed Berry and Elaine and Severin Swensen. Many thanks to the entire staff of Chateau at Sharmar. Service, 2 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. Interment, B'Nai Jacob Cemetery. Reception to follow at Montgomery & Steward Banquet Hall. Family kindly requests no food or flowers. In Yvette's memory, you may make donations to Pueblo Community College Foundation, Yvette Elgart Scholarship Fund, 900 West Orman, AB 194, Pueblo, CO 81004. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
There was never a time when we saw Yvette that she wasn't gracious and upbeat. My daughter and I loved sitting with her and Irene at many family events throughout the years. I know she will be sorely missed by family members and friends who loved her. We send our deepest condolences to Irene, Mickey and other family members.
Ann and Gary Kochenberger
March 07, 2017
Irene, Mickey and Elgart Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you and keeping you all in our prayers at this sad time.
Very sincerely,
Helen and Gordon Murley
Helen and Gordon Murley
March 04, 2017
Dear Elgart Family,
I was sorry to read of Yvette's passing in yesterday's paper. I have fond memories of her. I'm sorry for your loss.
Mona Askwig
March 03, 2017
Irene and Candy, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. She was the first friend my mom made at the Chateau. I enjoyed my weekly visits in the activities room and playing games with both mom and Yvette. The place just won't be the same without her.
In sympathy,
Carole DeLuca
Carole De Luca
March 03, 2017
I was just this week thinking of your mother and wondering about her. My deep sympathy to each of you at this sad time. I knew your grandparents and purchased my wedding gown from House of Brides. Your mother came to the church to be sure everything was perfect. 25 years later my daughter wore that beautiful gown. I have such fond memories of all your family. They were quite special.
Rose Valente, Vancouver, WA
March 03, 2017
So sad to hear about Yvette. Just wanted you to know that I am there this afternoon in spirit.
Suzi Colb
March 02, 2017
Dear Candy and Irene,
Karen and I are so sorry we've lost your Mom. She was ALWAYS a favorite patient of mine, and it was always a plus to see her name on my list of patients to see that day. She was always so polite and pleasant and considerate with me and my staff. At the end of our visits, she never failed to ask me how I, Karen and the family were doing, and it wasn't just in passing, she truly wanted to know.
Fond memories, Dr. M
Jim Meeuwsen
March 02, 2017 | Pueblo, CO
Yvette was always so nice to Terri and I and she has a special place in my heart
Terry & Terri Brice-Nash
March 02, 2017 | Pueblo, CO | Friend
