On the morning of Monday, November 7, 2022, Maureen (Moe) Yeske of Victoria, BC died peacefully at her home with her husband of 55 years, Roy Yeske, caring for her.
Born in Regina, Saskatchewan on July 15, 1943, Maureen spent her early childhood in Regina attending Herchmer School, Scott Collegiate & Regina College followed by the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon.
Maureen was gifted with a fine intellect combined with an athletic ability, which enabled her to teach dancing, gymnastics, swimming; and, become a cheerleader throughout high school & university, ending as the head of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Cheerleaders in the 1960’s. Moe received her Bachelor of Education (1965) & her Master of Continuing Education (1979) from the University of Saskatchewan.
Maureen began her career teaching physical education at Mount Royal High School in Saskatoon. After her marriage to Roy, she taught English & Physical Education at her alma mater, Scott Collegiate. In the 1970’s Moe was the Director of Physical Education at the YWCA. Later, as a volunteer, she served on the Board of the National YWCA.
In the late 1980’s Maureen was hired by the Government of Saskatchewan in Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, then to a senior level as the Assistant to the Deputy Minister of Finance, followed by a senior manager position as the Executive Director of Health Planning at the Department of Health.
Having made many life-long friends during their years in Saskatchewan, Maureen & Roy retired in 2001 to Victoria BC. Never one to sit around, Moe made many more wonderful friends, while enjoying golfing, bridge & her book clubs. Roy and Moe were passionate travellers – from the Arctic & Iceland to the Antarctic, from North & South America to Europe as well as Australia & Asia with a trip to Kauai each winter. At the end of her life, she declared that she had been almost everywhere. Sadly, she & Roy had a couple of trips booked but will not be taken.
Maureen is predeceased by her father & mother, Wilson & Helen Harper, and by her step-mother Jean (Anderson) Harper. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Roy Yeske, her sister Merry Harper (Eric Harbottle), her step-brother Drew Anderson (Susan); her niece Anne (Harbottle) Syme & grand-niece Everly.
A contribution to Victoria Hospice would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. A special thank you to Dr. Marlene Muller, and all the counsellors and nurses at Victoria Hospice.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Roy, Louise and I are so sorry to hear of Maureen’s passing.We will always remember her as the wonderful lady she was.Take comfort in the happy memories you made in your many years together.
“Tears are the price you pay for love”.
Paul and Judy Fraser from Regina send our sincere condolences. We remember so many good times we had with Moe and Roy. She had a Smile of Sunshine that we still remember.
We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you during this difficult and sad time. It was lovely getting to know you and Moe while vacationing in Kawaii (memories) and sharing that time together.
Roy, my deepest condolences to you. Maureen was bright light in your life and anybody that worked with you knew she was a driving force that was always there for you. Although the path of grief is often hard to follow, blessed memories can often soften the road. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Roy,
Thinking of you and sending our sincere condolences.
John and Maxine Hudon
My sincere condolences to you Roy on the passing of the love of your life, Maureen. My
thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
To Roy, Merry and family
I was so very sorry to hear of Maureen’s passing. I am holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
“Although her smile has gone forever
And her hand you cannot touch
Still, you have so many memories
Of the one you loved so much
Her memory is your keepsake
With which you will never part
God has Maureen in His keeping
You have her in your heart”
Margaret Bloomfield (a friend from Swans)
Larry and I were saddened to hear of Moe’s passing. Larry has fond remembrances of Moe in their growing up days in Regina. We both remember Moe as your life partner, Roy, embracing friends and sharing interests especially a zest for travel. We think of Moe with fondness, reflecting on our times when we gathered for the Campion reunions and more recently a visit with us in Halifax while you were on a holiday cruise. We offer our condolences to Moe’s family and especially to you, Roy with love and hugs.
Larry and Anne
Roy, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your wife. I did not know her but I wanted to join your Campion friends in adding my name to those who are supporting you in this sorrowful time. Your family are in my thoughts as you deal with this difficult loss.
My condolences Roy on Maureen’s passing.
I read her obituary in the Regina Leader Post
I was remembering our parties with the Langenberg gang in Saskatoon when Grant and I were newly married.
We were married for 53 years and Grant died last year from pulmonary fibrosis.
I just wanted to send you kind thoughts from those of left behind. Take time. Take care.