June 12, 1935 - March 4, 2022
Yvonne Sullivan, age 86, passed peacefully March 4, 2022 with her loving family by her side.
Yvonne will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 59 years, Vic Sullivan of Olds, daughters, Candy Scott, husband Dale, Kim Pross, husband Doug, of Didsbury and son, Kelly Sullivan of Camrose.
She was predeceased by grandson Daniel Scott. She is survived by grandchildren, David (Shera) Scott, their children Damon,Ashlyn,and Shayla, Justin Pross, his children Trinity and Ayden, Kayla (Mike ) Goerzen, daughters Kenna and Emma,Jennifer (Jody) Dawson, daughters Paige and Brooke and granddaughter Melissa Sullivan.
Yvonne treasured her role as a grandmother and great grandmother. Everyone loved Grandma’s pickled carrots, potato salad, fried chicken and shortbread cookies.
Frances Yvonne Sullivan was born June 12,1935, to Duane and Evelyn Johnson of Pine Lake Alberta. She was predeceased by parents, brother Frank Johnson, sister Lois Strang and is survived by her sister Aleeta (Warren) Williamson.
She is remembered fondly by sister in law, Nellie Freeman, many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Yvonne lived by the Golden Rule and was known for her kindness. She lived with the enduring faith that God’s hand is in everything.
She had a twinkle in her eye, a quick wit and knew laughter and music were good medicine.
Yvonne and Vic enjoyed travelling. In the pre-GPS days, Yvonne was the navigator and keeper of the maps and lodging details. The maps were always immaculately folded and organized. She believed in a place for everything and everything in it’s place. As a career woman and homemaker this philosophy served her well.
Her love of gardening and her beautiful flowers brought immense joy. Vic always teased her about no more room for plants but she took pride in her garden and showpiece flower pots, particularly the petunias.
She was an accomplished book-keeper and the administrative and accounting arm of their business’s, including their many years as co-owners of Didsbury Cartage before expanding horizons with new adventures in Bonneyville, Fort McMurray and Camrose.
Yvonne had an entrepreneurial spirit and operated her successful nail salon, esthetics and Fifth Ave Jewelry business in Camrose before she and Vic semi-retired and returned to the Didsbury-Olds area.
Yvonne and Vic were avid golfers and enjoyed many rounds on a variety of courses.
She had a wicked good putting game, her drives were straight and true and a fine example of the way she lived her life.
Keep your eye on the ball, give it your best shot and you can always find your way out of the rough if you just stay calm and focus on your goal.
The family expresses our deepest appreciation to Dr. Chapman and the dedicated staff of the Sundre Seniors Supportive Living Facility.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Stars www.stars.ca
A celebration of life to be held at a later date.
