SCHADDELEE-MILLER, Lavonne Jacoba
July 30, 1963 – August 22, 2013
Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Aunt, Niece, Cousin, Mentor, Teacher, Friend.
Our beloved and beautiful Lavonne passed away peacefully on the evening of August 22, 2013, after a very gallant but short battle with cancer, her mother and husband by her side.
Lavonne was born July 30, 1963, and is the beautiful daughter of Jack and Donna Schaddelee; mother to Riley; wife to Kelly; sister to Jack (Carolyn), three special cousins (sisters): Cathleen (Paul), Lori (Doug), and Suzanne; Auntie to Jake, Chelsea, Colton, Rachel, Andrew, Leanna and Lisa. Lavonne is also survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and coworkers.
Lavonne graduated from Claremont high school and then attended the University of Victoria, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education, graduating with distinction. She went on to teach for a number of years and was very active within the Saanich school district where Lavonne dedicated twelve years to the districts PAC and CO-PACS at varying levels.
Lavonne chose to return to the family business, The Dutch Bakery and Coffee Shop, in 1994, where she co-managed with her brother and two cousins with incredible dedication and passion for many years.
Lavonne not only loved with all her heart, but also, is loved by so many for her incredible kindness, compassion and tenderness.
We would like to thank the incredible team from the Royal Jubilee Hospital eight south oncology ward, Victoria Hospice and all the family and friends who supported Lavonne during her fight.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Victoria Hospice Society in Lavonne’s name.
Rest in peace our beautiful Lavonne. Your spirit, smile and zest for life lives on forever.
Lavonne’s celebration of life will be held on Thursday, August 29th, at 2pm at First Metropolitan United Church, corner of Quadra and Balmoral. 932 Balmoral Rd, Victoria, BC.
Live webcast at http://firstmetvictoria.com/firstmetlive. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Joop de Krijger, Son of Corrie Schaddelee, daughter of Frans S.
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Rhonda Fuller My husband and I were so terribly sorry to hear of Lavonne’s death.
I first met her many years ago when we were both in the wedding party of my husband’s sister Alison Bennett. Over the years I saw her now and then when I was in Victoria at the bakery. The last time I was there was about 2 years ago. At the time she told me about her son Riley and his accomplishments. He was obviously the light of her life and she was SO proud of him.
My husband spoke to her at his sister Alison’s funeral in June and we really appreciated that she came over for the ceremony. She was so full of life it’s hard to believe she’s gone.
Please accept our most sincere sympathy for your loss.
Rhonda and Mark Fuller (Vancouver)
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Leisa & Darrell Cairns We’re so very sad to hear about your painful loss of Lavonne. A friend (from Victoria and ORPS) recently told us and sent us the link to see her Celebration of Life (that I watched in its entirety), and all of you did a fabulous job of paying tribute to Lavonne. It was very evident that Lavonne touched so many people’s hearts.
Our thoughts are with all of you, and you can keep all those wonderful memories of times spent with Lavonne in your hearts forever.
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Stan and Amy Fisher. Heart felt sorrow to you all,we have only just become aware as Amy was in hospital very ill after the loss of one Lung.And has limited movement on OXYGEN 24/7 ,However we will do our best to get to the shop and see some of you,sincerly Stan and Amy.
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Kelly Miller Thank you to everyone who has left us a message. Lavonne was a beautiful woman who cared deeply about people.
Many heart felt thanks from Kelly, Riley and the Schaddelee, Mars, Nobel and Bennett families.
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Steve and Catherine Graham Take care Kelly and Riley, she is at peace and looking down on you guys and smilling, knowing that everything is okay !! She will be in our hearts forever. ;-);-);-)
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Alan and Marguerite Lawson Donna and family – with heavy hearts, we are thinking of you. We just want you to know how sad we are to learn of your loss. We will always remember Lavonne with warm feelings – her presence in your bakery will always be there. Please accept our deepest sympathy, Alan and Marguerite
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Mary-Lou Konrath I was so sad to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter & wife
Lavonne who worked alongside of me at Woodward’s. I will always remember her smile, her concern for others, and how she worked as a team member.
I am truly saddened for your loss please accept my condolences.
Ms. Mary-Lou Konrath
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Starr and Cal Smith Donna and family. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Starr & Cal
As a far momber of THE familie…….my condoleance with the great lose of an aunt
joop de Krijger
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