We Remember
DELCOURT, Yvette
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing on March 21, 2016, of a very special lady. She was a loving and supportive mother who was always there for her three kids, an unbelievable grandma to her seven grandchildren and a loyal and faithful friend to all that she touched in her community. Survived by her three children, Glennys (David), Grant (Wendy), Gregg (Barb) as well as her loved grandchildren, Jaxon, Jayda and Jarvis Jurome, Hannah and Madison Delcourt, Taia and Jack Delcourt-Condon and her sister-in-law Diana. Predeceased by her husband Glenn and her Dad and Mom. We just lost a dedicated and caring woman, a pillar of our community, who was passionate about developing youth sport in the area of figure skating of Kelowna for the past 43 years. Yvette was born in Duncan, BC on October 23, 1940 and soon moved to Nanaimo where she discovered her passion for figure skating. It was this sport that she pursued as an athlete, coach, volunteer and as an administrator until the day of her passing. Yvette’s love of skating started at age six on Vancouver Island. Many summers were spent travelling to Kelowna, across Canada and to Sun Valley to take part in summer school sessions. At the age of 18, Yvette started her career as a figure skating coach in Nanaimo. Her creativity and love of teaching was reflected in the many carnivals she produced and skaters she coached. After attending the Victoria College Teacher Training School, Yvette and her loving husband Glenn, moved to Prince George where she taught school and skating. She married her husband of 51 years on November 30, 1962 in Nanaimo where they resided briefly before moving to Prince George for 10 years. In 1973 they moved to the Okanagan, settling in Kelowna where she resided until her death. Yvette’s love of skating was only second to her passion for family. Family meant everything to Mom and many dinners turned into long evenings of laughter and memorable conversations. She was such an important nurturing role in the lives of each child and grandchild and her strong moral compass helped shape who they are today. Over the years, her greatest moments of enjoyment were spent travelling with her family, including following her kids and grand-kids to all of their figure skating, hockey, gymnastics and tennis events across Canada. She was their biggest fan! Yvette’s love for life will be remembered by her infectious laugh, her quest for knowledge and her ability to light up a room with her smile. Her strong commitment to family, to her friends and to figure skating was unparalleled. Yvette was someone, as a mother, grandmother, friend and leader that brought out the best in everyone, but never wanted any of the recognition. Through her dedication to her family and youth sport in Kelowna, Yvette has made the world a better place. She has truly made a difference in all of the lives she touched. We will miss her dearly, but our memories will stay with us forever. A celebration of Yvette’s life will be held on Saturday, March 26 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel at 3762 Lakeshore Rd. It is a drop-in open house to join family and friends in memory of such a special lady. There will be a tribute to Yvette to take place at 4:00 pm. There will be a funeral service celebrated on Monday March 28 at 1:30 pm at the St. Charles Garnier Parish at 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made payable to the Kelowna Figure Skating Club in honor of our Mom. These funds will be put towards a bursary for a skater that represents the same passion for the sport as our Mom. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Visitation
A celebration of Yvette’s life will be held on Saturday, March 26 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and a tribute at 4:00 pm
Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel
(3762 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC)
Service
Monday March 28 at 1:30 pm
Location
St. Charles Garnier Parish
Share with Others:
Donations may be made payable to the Kelowna Figure Skating Club in honor of our Mom. These funds will be put towards a bursary for a skater that represents the same passion for the sport as our Mom. Link: bit.ly/1XQNeQu
Service Information
Service Details
The service for DELCOURT, Yvette is scheduled for Monday March 28 at 1:30 pm. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.
Address & Contact for Service Location:
St. Charles Garnier Parish
3645 Benvoulin Road Kelowna, BC
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Condolences
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of yvette. She was a mentor to me and an inspiration in the skating world many years ago when I was huge into skating. The world lost an amazing woman! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this hard time. The skating world won’t be the same without her!! Hugs to you all!!
Angela surowski(jamieson)
Dear Delcourt/Jerome Famies.
I was so sad and shocked to hear yesterday that Yvette had died. As you all know she was a great friend. We shared lots of laughs over a few glasses of wine. She will be sorely missed in my life.
Helen Eddie.
Yvette was a beautiful lady with a kind heart and a sweet soul. She was a teacher of many things and a great friend. I feel honoured to have spent time and learned so much from her. Yvette will be greatly missed but her spirit and legacy will carry on. Our condolences go to the Delcourt Family.
My deepest sympathy to Yvette’s family during this sad and difficult time.
I feel so blessed to have know such a loving and caring lady through her dedication to our club and skating. In memory of Yvette’s program ad for Starskate Final “Strive to be the best you can be!” xo
Heaven has gained another “angel extraordinaire”. May you gain peace from that knowledge, and knowing that her love and guidance will always be there for you; just coming from a different place. My sincerest condolences to the families at this sad and dark time. Believe me, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for the family’s loss. Yvette’s presence in the figure skating world will be sorely missed! Many years of dedication greatly appreciated by those who knew her:)
Yvette was such an integral part of the KFSC. She touched so many lives and her spirit will always live within us all❤️Chantal and I send our
Deepest condolences to the family
My deepest condolences to the family on the loss of your mother. Farewell Yvette, rest in peace. You are dearly missed.
Dale & I and our family are so saddened by the loss of your Mom & Grandmother…
What a beautiful remembrance of Yvette has been written. Truly a loved and cherished woman! We know how blessed you all have been by her and we also know how blessed she was by each of you.
Grant & Wendy, Hannah & Madison, thank you for sharing her with Dale & I, we too were blessed.
We are saddened to hear of Yvette’s passing; she was a wonderful lady and can’t imagine how much she will be missed by her children and grandchildren.
regards
Our deepest sympathy to Yvette’s family in the loss of a very special lady. Her devotion with the Kelowna Figure Skating Club and the young athletes was a huge part of its success. Her warm caring personality made everyone feel they were very important to her. She will be greatly missed.
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My condolences to Delcourt Family. Yevette taught me to skate on hockey skates when she introduced the CAN SKATE PROGRAM. Gregg played hockey with my son Ted Swab. Also She introduced to the Kelowna Minor Hockey Executive and was involved with her for 20 years. I have never forgot her through the years after I moved to Westbridge. So very sad i losing and loving and beautiful woman’
Sharron Yeske (Swab)
Grant, Wendy ,Madison,Hannah,our thoughts go out to you in your time of loss. Although we did not know her,she sounds like an Incredible ,Mother ,Grandmother,Person
warm regards
Rob and Cameron Hazeldine
Yvette was a remarkable, hard working member of the BC skating family. She went about her volunteer work in her own quiet, efficient way. She made things work, an example her job as co-chair of the Skate Canada International event in Kelowna two years ago, considered one of the best organized held to date. As the skating Section PR I will miss one of the truely fine ladies I have had the privilege to work alongside. Rest in peace my friend.
Glennys, Grant, Gregg & Families . . . Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your mom. What a tremendous contribution she made to so many youngsters in figure skating & power skating over the years. Cherish your memories & those special times you shared with both your mom & dad. You’re in our thoughts & prayers. Bernie & Ev
So incredibly sad to hear we have lost such a beautiful lady in our Skating Family! Her love of our sport & her care to everyone she touched will live on! Yvette was so class all the way & we were all so fortunate to know her. I’m sure going to miss my “catch up emails” with her! I joined the Kelowna Skating Club as a 12-year old and here it is over 35 years later & we kept in touch. She was very proud of her children & grandchildren. My deepest condolences to the Delcourt/Jurome families losing such a great Mom/Grandma. She will never be forgotten! <3
Glenys and family.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Yvette’s passing. After having been inspired by Yvette as a skating coach and your Mom so many years ago, I was so happy to have reconnected with her in the past couple of years through my own daughter’s skating. My condolences to you and your family.
We are so saddened upon hearing the news that Yvette has passed away. Thank you Yvette for all the figure skating learnings and fun we had over the years. Our lives were changed by you and for the better. May you continue to have many laughs and fun with those skaters who have been waiting for you to join them in that big sky. We love you and know that you will be missed. Thank you Yvette
Love Jan and Craig Buntin
So sad to hear of Yvettes passing. My thoughts are sent out to my skating family as I’m sure it’s incredibly hard around the rink at this time. However I know from experience that you will all be there for each other! Lots of love,
Morgan Jmaiff
I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I enjoyed her good humour and bright spirit for two years we shared classes at Phoenix Fitness. I always admired how easily Yvette could do the “airplane stance” – balancing on one leg with other leg and arms outstretched. Once I learned about her figuring skating history, I was no longer surprised by her good balance. Her training served her well.
After I learned she was your mother, Glennis, I shared my gratitude for the kind understanding in your teaching of our youngest daughter at Glenmore Elementary. You were a positive force in her life, and she still speaks of you with admiration. I can see that you learned that kindness (at least in part) from your mother.
In our small community of Phoenix Fitness, she will be sorely missed.
Sheila Graham
Dear Delcourt Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Renee and Heather
Yvette’s obituary in the newspaper said it all. She was one of the nicest people we had the privilege of knowing. She left us much too soon, we send our love.
Glennys, Grant, Gregg
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother.
Nancy and Gordon Whitham
To the Delcourt Family, we were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Deryck, Belinda, Maycee and Aydee
Dear Delcourt Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Yvette, known to me as Mrs. Delcourt when I was a young girl. Mrs.Delcourt was my 1st Figure Skating coach, she taught me everything and was huge part of my like when I was young. She was there, my practices, competitions. Her passion for figure skating started my passion, I loved every moment of it.
My deepest sympathies, she was an amazing lady.
Yvette was one of my oldest friends. We started school together at Queen Margaret’s School in Duncan and then at St. Ann’s in Tzouhalem. I am so sorry that we lost touch. We were good friends for many years, and I remember her with much love.
I have photos of when we were kids, if you are interested. I live onVancouver Island.
I just googled Yvette, as I hadn’t been in touch with her for years. I am s sorry to read her obituary, that is not what I wanted to see. Yvette and I started school together, at Queen Margaret’s in Duncan, and stayed in touch off and on for many years.
Goodbye, my dear old friend, and I am so sorry that we lost touch.