YVONNE CHRISTIANSON

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YVONNE CHRISTIANSON Yvonne Edna Stefanson Abrassart Christianson, age 76, of Kelowna, passed peacefully Monday morning, December 12, 2011 in the caring environment of Central Okanagan Hospice House. She was born in Winnipegosis, Manitoba June 4, 1935 to John and Helga Stefanson. Yvonne was predeceased by her husband of 33 years Lloyd, sisters Onie, Aurora, Steinunn (Jo), father of her children, Bud Abrassart and many other beloved family and friends. Yvonne is survived by her brother Numi, sisters Nina and Kris (John), son Dean and Nancy Abrassart (Illinois) and their children Dana and Neil, daughter Diane and Jim Paterson (Kelowna) and their children Lauren and Erik, stepson Larry and Debbie Christianson (Oregon) and their children Jodie, Emily and Amy, stepdaughter Jill Christianson (California) and Yvonne's sister-like friend Sylvia (Thor) Sigurdson (Winnipeg). Yvonne took pleasure in the simple things in life having been grounded by strong family values from her Winnipegosis upbringing and joy of life engrained in her from the Stefanson clan. She very much enjoyed singing from an early age in the church choir and later she and Lloyd joined the Scandinavian Choir. Without exception, all who knew Yvonne loved her unique perspective on a situation; she could always generate a smile as she pointed out the crazy of any circumstance. She maintained her sense of humour right to the end. Spending time with her family and friends was most important to her and we are grateful to treasure many wonderful memories. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Yvonne's memory to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Special thanks to the staff and volunteers at Central Okanagan Hospice House who made Yvonne's final journey comfortable and peaceful. A service and celebration of Yvonne's life will be held in Winnipeg this summer.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 17, 2011