We Remember
GRADO, Yvonne Lorraine
July 19, 1943 — September 10, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvonne Grado aged 79 of Kelowna, British Columbia on September 10, 2022. Yvonne was born July 19, 1943, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and was the second youngest of four siblings. The family moved to Moose Jaw, SK in 1948 when she was five years old. She attended Albert E. Peacock Technical High School. Yvonne raised three sons and then soon after went on to acquire her nursing diploma at SIAST Wascana Campus in Regina, SK in 1992. Her nursing career took her to many locations in the United States and Canada. She eventually settled in Kelowna, BC, where she spent 16 years of her career primarily as a long-term residential care R.N. at Cottonwoods and Brookhaven Care Centre until she retired from the profession in 2012 at the age of 69. Mom was a passionate nurse who worked tirelessly to provide the best care for her patients until her very last shift, which was sixteen hours long. During her retirement, Yvonne loved spending time with her family, especially her sons whom she adored, as anyone who knew her would attest. Yvonne resided at Lakeview Lodge Care Community in West Kelowna in 2021 until her passing in 2022.
Yvonne was predeceased by her parents Pete and Rose Funk and brothers Jerry and Chuck. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her sons Todd (Jessica), Troy (Alison), and Tyler (Debbie); grandchildren Courtney & Matthew, and Kirsten, Jenna, & Katelyn, and Jada; three great-grandchildren; and sister Jeanette; as well as numerous other family members and friends, with whom she had such a great impact on their lives and will forever live in their memories.
A special heartfelt thank-you to all the wonderful staff at Lakeview Lodge Care Community who loved and cared for Mom and our family during her entire stay and especially during her final hours. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
In keeping with Yvonne’s wishes, a private family interment will be held at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined.
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To the family: I worked with your Mom at Brookhaven. She had such a big beautiful smile and infectious laugh. My deepest condolences to you all.
Yvonne was a friend for many years, she had a huge heart and I was blessed to call her my friend. My condolences to the family
Our hopes are that you all will find a way to comfort each other through this rough time and Yvonne will always be remembered as a wonderful person Our thoughts are with you
I spent a lot of time with Yvonne when the family lived across the street from us on Connaught Ave in Moose Jaw . I babysat the 3 boys often as well . My condolences to all of you ! She was a beautiful soul.
Colette. I remember spending many hours across the street at your parents home. I have so many fond memories of you and Dave as well as countless hours as a kid playing with Nolan and watching Montreal Canadiens games with your Dad. If I’m not mistaken, you saw me take my first steps. My mom use to adore you and we would talk about those days often. Thank you so much for your kind words.
I well remember the wonderful woman across the street with the three cute and interesting boys!
Condolences…
The memories I have of Yvonne is a caring, welcoming person as I spent many days of my elementary school years at the Grado house with Troy. Thinking of all the family at this time and my heart felt condolences go out to you all.
Thank you for the condolences Brian. Yes, many good memories on Connaught. And I remember a few at your place too!