Hannah Maria YUKE

Hannah Maria Yuke, born January 7, 1990, passed away suddenly at the Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon on December 31, 2007. Welcomed to God’s Glory by Oma van Beers, Grandpa Yuke, and Cousin Tyler Yuke. From the date of her birth, January 7, 1990 - December 31, 2007, what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. Even though Hannah’s DASH was too short, she lived a full and exciting life. Hannah was an honour student of Riverview Collegiate and will be an honourary graduate with her 2008 class. She leaves a legacy of involvement in many life endeavours: SADD, choir, Army Cadets, honorary CFB Moose Jaw Firefighter, Computer Science for Young Women, Sparks, Brownies, Girl Guides, Providence Place volunteer, Camp Easter Seal, Research Assistant and tour guide for the Western Development Museum, CHAB Radio work experience and Art Club. We would also like to thank all the people, organizations and various others that have helped Hannah live a rich and vibrant life. Hannah was an avid artist in several mediums, winning numerous awards for her creativity. To carry on Hannah’s memory are her parents Rick and Joanne; sister Dayla; nephew and Godson Elias; Grandma Rose Yuke; Opa Gerry and Oma Etta van Beers; plus numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; as well as special friend Ben. It would be remiss of us not to mention Hannah’s loving dog Diamond. Hannah has donated her lovely long hair to “Locks of Love,” a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. A Celebration of Hannah’s life was held on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 10 am in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 1064 3rd Ave N.W., Moose Jaw, SK. To celebrate Hannah’s bright, lively spirit and her love of life, Hannah requested that those attending wear casual, bright clothing to the mass. Memorial donations may be made in Hannah’s name to the Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Canada - P.O. Box 97, Rivers, Manitoba R0K 1X0, 1-800-866-0016. www.curesma.ca Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director, www.moosejawfuneralhome.com