ELKIN, Yvonne
Posted: August 22nd, 2019
ELKIN
Mrs. M. YVONNE ELKIN, “Accordion Lady”, beloved partner in life of Oscar Odney of Coalhurst AB, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2019 at St. Michael’s Covenant Health at the age of 79. Yvonne is predeceased by her parents Gordon & Inez Mann, and her late husband Vernon Elkin. As a Wife, Mother and Teacher, Yvonne touched many people with her kindness, passion for excellence and hard work. As a gifted musician, she took pleasure and pride in sharing her talents with her students and the community alike and was a long time active member of the Coalhurst +55 Club. Always a shining star at home, in the studio and on the stage. Yvonne is survived by her two sons, Bryan (Angie) Shier of Calgary, AB and Steven Shier (Nancy McGowan) of Stonewall, MB and foster daughter Elaine Kienzle of Prince George, BC. Grandchildren: Tristyn, Aaron, Thomas & Katie Shier. Rest now, our angel. At Yvonne’s request, there will be no formal service. Those who wish, may donate to their charity of their choice in the memory of Yvonne.
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Oscar, Jerry and Sheila Palmer and Dennis and Marie Christensen are saddened to learn of the demise of Yvonne. We all appreciate the times we spent with both of you in Coalhurst. We especially enjoyed being entertained by the two of you. We remember the laughs and good times we experienced whenever we were able to drop in on you over the last few years. We send our condolences to you and hope and pray you may be comforted as you now go on without Yvonne.