Thief River Falls – It is with deep sorrow that the children of Yvonne Mavis McHam, 85, of Thief River Falls, announce her death on October 9, 2022. Fitting that it was the morning of a full moon and the fall colors stood in full beauty and grandeur.
Yvonne was born on September 24, 1937 to Conrad and Myrtle Wigen (Flowers) of Strandquist. In 1953, she met Holland McHam, and they wed shortly after. Upon graduating from Lincoln High School, mom began her family and had 7 children, Jaynetta, Jeffrey, Jothawnya, Jonathan, Jennifer, Jason McHam, and Gilbert Bellanger.
Yvonne was a woman of many passions and talents. She had beautiful gardens and flowers, enjoyed great poets, authors, music of many genres, and lived life her way. She was an antique collector, played piano by ear, the french horn and could tap dance. She farmed for many decades and was brilliant. In her last years, she enjoyed visiting with friends and playing nickels.
We will miss our unique mother greatly. Her spirit lives on with the Lord in whom she trusted.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Earl; her sister, Annette Boe; daughter, Jaynetta LaCoe; and her second love, Sy Bellanger.
A celebration of her life is planned for the coming summer.
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