Anne Floreen York

ANNE FLOREEN YORK June 9th, 1930 _ December 7th, 2006. On Thursday, December 7th, 2006 Anne Floreen York, surrounded by close family passed away peacefully at the Regina General Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Elizabeth Maier and John Eiswerth, daughter Karen Anne, and sister, Katherine; Floreen is survived by her loving husband of 53 years Robert York, daughter Celeste (Regina), son Gregory (Kathryn Gieni) and grandson Marcus, Hong Kong, and Celeste's daughters LeeAnn, Montreal, PQ; Marissa , Victoria, BC; sister Leontina (Stanley Hawkes), Regina, SK; brother-in-law Jack Blender, Balcarres, SK; brother Wilf (Dorothy), Surrey, BC; sister Bernadette Greschner, North Battleford, SK; sister Clara Dewey, Young, SK; brother Art (Marg), Medicine Hat, AB; sister Marie (Harve) Thibault, Humboldt, SK; brother Richard (Sharon), Regina, SK; brother Ken, Saskatoon, SK; brother Ken Saskatoon, SK; brother Frank (Linda), Estevan, SK; Vic (Jackie),Whitehorse, YU and numerous nieces and nephews. Floreen is also survived by Bob's family members including Pauline Ireland, Comox, BC, Alice Geib, Regina, SK., Irene Truman, London, ON, Harold Youcke, Aylmer, ON, Ivan Youche, Oliver, BC, and Lyle Young, Prince George, BC. Floreen was born near Simpson, SK., on June 9th, 1930, sixth of a family of 12 children. Her bright brown eyes, distinctive laugh, and sharp intelligence were noted from an early age. Floreen attended Normal School and at the age of 16 began teaching at Sweet Hill Country School in the Simpson Hills. She then taught in Young and Strasbourg. It was in Strasbourg that she caught the eye of a handsome WWII veteran who became the love of her life. Together they farmed in the Last Mountain hills near Duval, Saskatchewan where they welcomed the births of their 3 children; Celeste, Karen and Gregory. Karen's special needs strengthened Floreen and Bob's bond of love and marriage, and embedded a sense of acceptance for diversity within their family unit. In 1959, Floreen accepted a teaching position with Regina Catholic Schools. She completed her Bachelor of Education with Distinction at the University of Saskatchewan Regina Campus and then began a program for children with reading and learning disabilities. She pursued a Master of Education degree at the University of Missouri, Columbia, with Great Distinction. Floreen continued with Regina Catholic Schools as a Consultant. She held many positions both nationally and internationally within her area of expertise. She was a popular speaker and workshop presenter and always championed children with exceptionalities. Her greatest gifts were her positive loving spirit, her zest for life, her wicked wit, her patience and expert teaching. You have touched so many Floreen. We love you and will think of you each time we laugh heartily. Visitation will be held TONIGHT from 7:00 8:00 pm for family and friends at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK. Funeral Mass to celebrate Floreen's life will be held at Christ the King Parish 3239 Garnet Street, Regina on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at 3:00 pm with Father Ken Koep as Celebrant. Interment to follow at Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, December 13, at 10:00 am. A In lieu of flowers, donations in Floreen's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Saskatchewan, 301, 2550 12 Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1. To sign the online book of condolences, family and friends are invited to visit www.reginamemorial.ca . Arrangements are entrusted to