Yvonne Sturm

I have only recently met Christy, and never had the opportunity to meet her mother, but I have been teaching long enough to recognize a fellow teacher who loves kids, and this love must have been modeled by her parents. Your family has my prayers.

I had the privilege of growing up with Christy and watching the love between Don and Yvonne first hand. Earnest and inspirational they both had a huge impact on my life. When I think of Yvonne, I see that brilliant smile, contagious laugh, and that saunter.... You were a special lady that will be deeply missed.

Don and Family:

Our family (the Sanchez family of Ophir) did not know of Yvonne's passing until very recently and we wish to express our deepest sympathy to each of you in the loss of your wife and mother. Yvonne was our neighbor and very much a part of our lives while we all grew up in Ophir. We have many, many memories of her as a youngster, young lady and grownup. I, personally, especially remember she taught me how to twirl a baton (she excelled as a majorette) and how to...

What a wonderful journey we have all had with Yvonne as a wife, mom, friend and sister-in-law.

I can only imagine the memories you all carry and the support these memories are providing for you. She is a strong, loyal person who will always be with us.

Our love and good thoughts to you all.

Clint and Patty

Our friendship with Yvonne goes back 47 years when she first married Don. Our memories are so many and we enjoyed her beautiful personality and fun loving ways. we will always hold her dear to our hearts.

I am so very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful woman who left so many great memories in my heart growing up. I'll never forget the trip to Mexico with Yvonne. She was a vibrant, confident, extremely smart woman who I've always envied. My heart goes out to you all.

Close your eyes and you can see her sparkling smile and the twinkle in her eyes... her legacy lives on in her family, Yvonne will be missed by all. Our sympathy to Don, Christy, Lori and Erik who will miss her deeply.