HEATHER YEUNG (REID)

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HEATHER YEUNG (nee REID) Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends, at the Saint-Boniface Hospital, Heather passed away on September 9, 2003, at the age 49 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, her life partner David; daughter Melissa; sons, Scott, Jason and Martin; mother Betty; mother and father-in-law Sam and Susie. She was predeceased by her father, Ken Reid in 1993. The only child with an extended family of sisters and brothers-in-law, Veronica (Dr. K.C.), Michael (Kife), Peggy (Alec), Stephen (Isabella), Lonny, Rena (Simon), Rachel (Kaven), Nick (Burtha) and Thomas; aunties, Isabelle Seeley, Hazel Fisher, Agnes Reid; and uncle Russell (Nello) Reid; cousins, James Fraser, Roanne Seeley and family. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 Des Meurons Street, with Pastor Jerry Spoor officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. R. Wong, nurses and staff for their compassionate and professional care. An extra special thank-you to the Seraph Evangelical Free Church and Pastor Spoor for their love and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made according to your wishes or to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. "You are the sunshine. Our special Sunshine. You are better than silver or gold. Never wanting, always giving. You love all others like your own. Touched all with your tender love and care. You are the mother of comfort and needs. Blessed are we, to have and hold, our Special Angel, so dear and close. Tears are shed, not long for sorrow but to know that the Lord will bring, us together, so close and dear that everyone will know, the Love of God is for everyone to share, forever and ever to eternity we endeavour. What a joy to know that we will be together forever and better in a place that will never be weathered. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 15, 2003