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Yvonne Jones

Yvonne Jones

Date de naissance : 15 août 1961

Date de décès : 8 mars 2013

JONES: Yvonne Christina Jones
August 15, 1961 - March 8, 2013
Yvonne was born in London, England to Dr. Brian Jones & Christel Jones (Olsen). She was a cute little girl with charismatic charm even as a child. When her sister, Rebecca, was born, she had an instant friend, someone to have fun with and more importantly…someone to play tricks on! In 1970, the family relocated to Swift Current, SK, to follow our father’s career aspirations. Yvonne was never happier than when her brother, Byron, was born on Christmas Day. She thought he was a gift from Heaven! A few years later, our brother, David, entered the world. Yvonne’s love for those boys expanded tenfold. She became like a stepmother to them. Yvonne attended the Swift Current Comprehensive High School. She was a popular student. She graduated in 1979, and immediately chose a career path…she was going to become a Registered Nurse. Yvonne attended Kelsey College, graduating in 1981. After graduation, Yvonne worked briefly at the Palliser Regional Care Centre before moving to Calgary, AB, where she worked at the Foothills Hospital for several years. Yvonne met numerous lifelong friends in Calgary. She and her best friend, Jean, decided to go on an extended working vacation in Australia and New Zealand. Upon their return, Yvonne got the traveling bug. She took a position as a traveling nurse. Her first assignment was in Toronto. Rebecca and Matthew were thrilled because they got to spend time with her. Yvonne’s assignments took her all over the United States, New Hampshire, New York, Florida, Hawaii, Arizona and her final assignment in Hollywood, California. In 2004, Yvonne grew tired of the road. She realized that being close to family was more important. She returned to live and work in Swift Current. She enjoyed her positions within the Cypress Regional Health District, both at the Hospital and the Gull Lake Health Centre. Many stories have been shared about Yvonne, from her contagious smile and laughter, to her large suitcase (lunch kit) that she always took to work. Yvonne loved her nephews, Matthew Hamilton and Pearce Targerson-Jones and her niece, Tyler Targerson-Jones. They could do no wrong in her eyes. When our father’s health began to fail, Yvonne became dedicated to taking care of his every need. Our father was blessed to have such a dedicated daughter. The last year of Yvonne’s life did not define the woman she was, but proved how strong and resilient she was. We had all hoped that her fight against breast cancer was in remission. We were wrong, the cancer returned with a vengeance. Yvonne lost her fight on Friday, March 8th, with her family at her side. We all love and cherish our memories of our sister, aunt, daughter and friend. Yvonne was predeceased by her grandparents; and by her father, Dr. Brian D. Jones. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Christel; her sister, Rebecca (Todd); her brothers, Byron (Stacey), David (Lisa); her nephews, Matthew Hamilton and Pearce Targerson-Jones; and her niece, Tyler Targerson-Jones. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013, at 1:00 pm from East Side Church of God, Swift Current, SK, with Hospital Chaplain Alex Allan officiating. For those wishing, donations made to SPCA or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Swift Current Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. For further information please call 306-773-8355 or visit the web-site at swiftcurrentfuneralhome.com to express condolences and share photo’s in Yvonne’s Funeral Page.

 

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