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Yvonne Shunk Obituary

Yvonne Shunk a resident of Falcon, Co. passed away on March 11, 2010 after a difficult battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Yvonne was born in Amber, Oklahoma to Lester Paul Garrison and Verna Christine Fisher. She was later married to Donald Lee Shunk in July of 1956. Yvonne was a loving housewife and mother to Bryan and Carolyn Shunk, Ladonna Connors and RaeAnna and Mark Dugan. She was also a very caring and loving grandmother to Kristin and Bobby Westman, Kendra and Joe Aulino, Garrett Shunk and Mickeala, Megan and Cordell Dugan. She raised her family with love, sacrifice, guidance and teaching drawn from her relationship with her Lord. Mom cherished her role as housewife preparing southern cooked meals that none have matched. She was known for her prepared food and hosting large gatherings for special occasions bringing fond memories to those who attended. She was also an example to many with her love, commitment and concern for Dad, the love of her life. This inspired those around her even in her difficult final days with us. Mom was an example of love and faith that her Children and Grandchildren will always cherish and honor the memory of. Visitation on March 15 from 4:00-7:00 p.m., located at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, Co. A memorial service will be held on March 16th., 10:30 A.M. at Falcon Baptist Church, 11095 Eggar Dr. Falcon, Co. Interment will be following at Imperial Memorial Gardens in Pueblo Co. at 2:30 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to The National Pancreas Foundation at www.pancreasfoundation.org or mailed to The National Pancreas Foundation 101 Federal Street, Suite 1900 Boston, MA 02110

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 14, 2010.

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Tami Connally

March 27, 2010

Dear Uncle Don, Bryan, Ladonna, ReaAnna, and Families,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have so many wonderful memories of getting together at your home during Christmas and all of the kids going to the movie. Whenever I am in the kitchen cooking I think of Aunt Yvonne, I remember the Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits, the Enchilada's and the many other wonderful meals we shared. I also remember all the sunflowers in the back yard! I am sorry we do not get together as much as we should as our lives have taken us down different paths. I am grateful that we were able to see you when the twins graduated, and at "Christmas Breakfast" not too long ago. Please know that the kids and I are praying for you and keeping you in our thoughts and close to our heart!

Love you!
Tami, Kevin, and Kolbie

Mike Arnold

March 19, 2010

Uncle Don, Bryan, Ladonna and ReaAnna:
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of Aunt Yvonne and family gatherings at your home during my childhood. I always looked forward to those days together.
I loved Aunt Yvonne and she was always very kind to me. I'm sorry that life has taken us in different directions and that I have not had the chance to see Aunt Yvonne in recent years. I know that she was a great wife and mother and will be dearly missed. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Mike Arnold and family

Frank Stewart

March 16, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Draw near to our Lord and savior and He will guide, and lead you thru this time with all His love and grace for you.
In prayer with you, The Frank Stewart Families

March 15, 2010

We are saddened to hear of Yvonne's passing. I am also one of the many cousins of Yvonne. Because of the many miles separating Texas and Colorado, our paths didn't cross often enough through the years. We know she was a sweet, dear person and will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Sending our love and prayers to all.

Pat and Alan Henderson, Palestine, Texas

March 15, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss. I have many memories of Yvonne when we were all kids in Pueblo and also visiting the family in Oklahoma. I especially remember the good cakes she could bake. We also had some good Fisher family reunions. Esther Wells (Pueblo, Co.)

March 14, 2010

Yvonne was our cousin (Don of Oklahoma City) and we regret the passing of our cousin. When the Garrison clan got together, we all had a great time of laughing and remembering days when we were younger. Don always had a favorite story about bringing all the kids back to Oklahoma when he was about 19 years of age with all of Yvonne's siblings on a car trip. Yvonne loved to hear him tell this story and would laugh. Yvonne and her siblings were all a special part of Don's family. We can't be there for the funeral but we will hold the family in our hearts. Love, Don and Melba Garrison

Linda Tolan

March 14, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss.... she was such a dear woman. May you find comfort in memories and Gods peace.

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