Yvonne Cynthia Colleen Ann DREFKO

BOTTOMLEY Yvonne Cynthia Colleen Ann (nee Drefko) 58, of Vancouver, B.C. Passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 21st, 2009. She was born in Guelph, Ontario on July 6th, 1951 to her parents, (predeceased) Mother, Shirley Ruth Plowman (Goy) and Father, Anthony Drefko. Her favorite things in life were her dogs or as she always said "My Babies". She loved to read, cook and enjoy the company of James her partner of 20 years. Her sense of humor, quick wit and infectious laugh always put a smile in our hearts. She is survived by her Father, Partner James, Sisters Sharon and Marsha, Brother Wayne, Nieces Ruth and Melissa, Great Nieces Alicen, Evalyn, Jaymie, and Sara. A Memorial Service will be held on November 12th, 2009 at 10 am Valley View Funeral Home, Arbor Building. Please come and share your memories. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Downtown East Side Women's Center, 302 Columbia Street. Vancouver, BC. Published in the Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on 11/8/2009