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Zelda Yeoman Obituary
A graduate of the 1955 class of the Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing, Zelda worked in Ottawa, Vancouver, Edmonton, Australia and Calgary as a nurse. She met and married Tom Yeoman in 1966 and worked until her first daughter was born in 1968. She was an active parishioner, choir member, reader and volunteer for St. Stephen's Anglican Church. She served on many boards and committees for her community, earning a 25-year milestone with the Alberta Heart Foundation and a lifetime achievement award for blood donor contribution. She was a tireless coordinator and canvasser for door to door campaigns for many charities.
Our thanks to the many medical teams who provided such excellent care - and in particular, the amazing team at Carewest Sarcee Hospice. We also thank the caring team at the Copeman Healthcare Centre, who advocated for Zelda's immediate care.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 1, 2013 at St. Stephen's Anglican Church - 1121 14 Ave SW, Calgary. To contact the family, please use [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Canadian Cancer Society www.cancer.ca, The Alberta Heart Foundation www.heartandstroke.ab.ca, Sarcee Carewest Hospice www.carewest.ca or St. Stephen's Anglican Church www.ststephenscalgary.org.
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Catherine Fast
February 18, 2013
I will always remember Zelda's amazing quilts. A great loss. My thoughts are with you and the girls Tom.
Bill Tompkins
February 1, 2013
Tom, I didn't have the opportunity to meet Zelda in person, but we at Hillhurst United Church share in your grief and are very sorry for your loss. May God fill the empty spaces in your heart with His presence, and give you His peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 31, 2013
Dar Tom and family, Zelda was always my adventurous and friendly older cousin. She was kind of like a hero to me and I'm so sad for all of you, and to her sisters and brother, too. Deep regrets and find memories. Linda from California
Darcy Saworski
January 31, 2013
Kathleen, David and the entire Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I hope your wonderful memories will help you through the hard times and make you smile through the good times.
If I can help in anyway please let me know.
January 31, 2013
Lots of great memories of visiting with Zelda and Tom.
Such a wonderful lady, and great mother!
Debbie Good
January 31, 2013
As a younger cousin, I remember Zelda as adventurous, smiling, and positive. My prayers are with the family.
January 31, 2013
I've known Zelda since 1991 when we 1st met at St. Stephen & deeply sad over her passing. My prayers are with you Tom and the girls.
Jackie Mootoo
M&T Kapiczowski
January 31, 2013
Kathleen, Nancy and Fiona- I know you make her very proud. Her legacy lives in each of you every day.
January 31, 2013
Kathleen, David and all your family, We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Deepest Sympahthy.
Carollyne & Joe Hinde
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