October 27, 1933 – March 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Shirley Yvonne Still (nee Shand) at the Grace Hospital on March 5, 2025. Yvonne was a beloved mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Yvonne was born on October 27, 1933, and is survived by her three children, Paul (Joan) Still, Murray (Brenda) Still, and Lori Kearney and (Denys Duke), as well as six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and her younger brother Bruce Soulsby, as well as foster children that she mothered. She is also survived by her very special friend, Dale Phillips.
Yvonne was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Ernest W. (Ernie) Still, parents Private Joseph Howard Oig, Winifred Shand (nee Thomas). She was also predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Jane Still and her brothers, Glen Shand and Garfield Soulsby. In addition, she was lovingly supported and cared for by her foster parents Rodney and Florence Spence who were an integral part of her life.
Yvonne dedicated her life to the care and nurture of her family and friends. She had a determined attitude and a positive mindset that underpinned her enthusiasm for all she did. Yvonne brought people together in both her personal and professional life. She was ahead of her time by being a professional career woman as well as a mother. Her life’s work was dedicated to the healing of those trapped in addictions as demonstrated by her work with Nechi Institute in Edmonton Alberta, Manitobans for Healing and Reconciliation, and the Stoney Medicine Lodge, which produced a documentary covering 25-years of the Lutselk’e Band in the Northwest Territories.
Yvonne has left a legacy of community service for her children and grandchildren. She will be loved and missed by all whom she has touched, her family, friends, and those in the greater community.
A memorial service will be held for Yvonne on Wednesday, March 12 at 10:30 AM; at St. Clements Anglican Church, #7 St. Clements Drive, Selkirk, MB. (When entering Selkirk turn right on St. Clements Drive (it is the road just before the 55+ Bldg.) when entering Selkirk).
Interment to follow at St. Clements Cemetery.
MOTHER
A flower’s petals droop and fall
When her allotted days are done:
The essence of beauty lives
After setting sun.
And the seeds she nurtured,
Wherever they be, are one
In kinship—each to other—
Blessed in the cherished love
Richly bestowed by Mother.
Written by Winifred N. Hulbert
Copyright from her book “down My Road”
Used by permission of her daughter, Rev. Lois #. (Kreager) Graham
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