Yolanda Jane "Lani" Dama

1964 - 2017

Yolanda Jane (Doyle) Dama Sept. 29, 1964 - April 26, 2017 Yolanda Jane (Doyle) Dama died unexpectedly at Providence Hospital on April 26, 2017 in Everett, WA at the age of 52. Yolanda is survived by her husband, Pat Dama; children, Monica, Adeline, Cathleen, and Amelia; her brother, Julian Doyle. She is preceded in death by her mother, Catherine E. La Varta of Santa Rosa, CA; her father, Stanley J. Deutsch of Spring Lake Park, MN; her grandparents, Julian La Varta and Jane La Varta of Petaluma, CA. Yolanda was born on September 29, 1964 in Santa Rosa, CA to Catherine E. La Varta and Stanley J. Deutsch. She graduated from Casa Grande High School in Petaluma, CA. She's been married to Pat for the past 33 years. After moving to Everett, Yolanda and Pat began building their family together. The couple welcomed three children into their home and Yolanda set about teaching them the importance of family. Her children remember her as a woman with the biggest heart that knew no limits. With the sweetest, softest voice you've ever heard, the warmest smile that made your heart melt. A true angel on earth. A mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals and to never stop fighting. Yolanda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her three-year-old granddaughter (partner in crime), Rosalee. Reading the latest James Patterson novel and spending time with her three pug dogs. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and The Sons of Italy, Mille Cugini #2659. A celebration of life is scheduled at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Evergreen Funeral Home, 4504 Broadway, Everett, with a reception to follow. Family and friends are welcome to attend and celebrate Yolanda's life. Come share your memories, stories, laughter and tears. To leave a guest book tribute go to Evergreen-fh.com