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(Dicky) Yvonne deVoest

1/1/2020

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 July 24, 1953 – January 1, 2020
 
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom and Oma, (Dicky) Yvonne deVoest on January 1, 2020 at home surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Toronto, Ontario on July 24, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Joop and Elba DeVoest. She will be forever missed by her children, Yolanda and Pieter Gjaltema, Joshua and Raquel Lunshof, Jessica Lunshof, Monica and Jonathan DeVries, Tamar and Michael Kuipers. Best Oma ever to Justin, Jarrod and Emma Gjaltema; David and Nathan Lunshof; Jordan Lunshof and Brayden Kollaard; Judah, Isaiah and Levi DeVries; Sophia and Oliver Kuipers. Special “adopted” aunt to Boughdan, and Oma to Layla and Rhoen. Loved sister of Katie, Dorothy, Joop and Audrey.

Yvonne will also be missed by her extended family and many friends she met while travelling the continent in her beloved RV. Her passion for music, travel and researching betterment of life was evident to all that crossed her path. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to all those who impacted Yvonne spiritually, medically and emotionally on her journey.
 
Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at Highview Community Church (295 Highview Dr, Kitchener Ontario) on Thursday January 9, 2020 for visitation from 2-4pm. A memorial service will be immediately following at 4pm. 

​Yvonne faithfully sponsored three Compassion Canada children since 1992. If you wish, donations can be made in her honour by calling 1.800.563.5437. Online condolences may be made through www.tricitycremations.com who are entrusted with her care. Please visit Yvonne's obituary notice on Facebook.
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Sandra McMillan
1/3/2020 05:13:37 pm

I was so saddened to learn of Yvonne’s passing. I want to reach out to each of you - her beloved family - to send hugs of compassion across the miles. I will not be attending the celebration of her life as I’ll be out of the country, but in my mind, I will be with you to lift her spirit to the heavens. She will always be remembered by myself as warm, kind, loving, fun-loving & adventurous. ❤️

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Su Hodgman
1/3/2020 07:01:10 pm

My condolences, we met Yvonne in Tijuana at CHIPSA. She was a beautiful, interesting and lively person. It’s sounds like her legacy will continue on.

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Flower Family
1/4/2020 10:44:15 am

Thinking about all of you and hoping time together as family helps you find peace.

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Linda van Andel
1/4/2020 10:47:49 am

To the Lunshof family: sincere condolences with the passing of your mom.
I remember her well from your time in Port Perry.
She will be greatly missed.
I'm sure she took comfort in her large family- what a blessing ❤️

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Jen McKee
1/4/2020 03:06:02 pm

My condolences to you Monica, Jon and the boys. So sorry.

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Robert Wendrich & Charlot Terhaar sive Droste
1/7/2020 12:08:41 pm

Our heartfelt condolences from us here in the lowlands to all of you, my Canadian family. Our last get together and gathering, seven of us, in the backyard of Dorothy's home will be remembered dearly and lovingly. Dear Yvonne I love you, memories will linger and last.

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Jon and Dena DeValk
1/8/2020 09:06:36 am

Saying Goodbye to this dear friend is not easy. It is just too soon....just too sad. She was an amazing woman. Full of love and life. Brilliant. Always opening our minds to look a little further. She touched our lives and our hearts as only she could. I will miss you Yvonne. I will not say Goodbye but I will say Till We Meet Again. Always in my heart. Love Dena

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Garry Moore
6/1/2020 09:54:37 pm

I am so sorry for the loss to all of Yvonne's family. I've had a lot of unfortunate things going on in my life and it's been really hard for me to put this in print. But here it goes....

I met Yvonne several years ago in Salida, CO while I was working on a film. One night we went and saw a local band and my friend told me I should go dance with the good looking lady dancing by herself, I think he just said that because we were close in age. But I'm very glad he said it and I did it.

I found the free spirit I met that night was in fact one of the kindest, most authentic, nicest people I've ever met. We ate dinner several times and talked a lot. We kept in contact every few months or so after and she had great advise while I was caretaking my Mom in Michigan, who passed of cancer 4 years ago.

I unfortunately did not get in contact with her over the last several months of her life, and for that I'm so deeply sorry. I miss her very much and will always remember her the great person she was.

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