It is with great sadness and disbelief, I must tell you that our dear friend and Magic City Chorus member, Yvette Jaspar, has died. Yvette suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm on December 17th, and died on December 19th. Yvette will be remembered for her love and caring for others, and for music. Yvette’s parting gift was the donation of her organs and tissues, so others may benefit. Our deepest sympathy to her husband Rob, and children, David (Kelly), Michelle (Jory and three-month-old baby Jay), Danielle (Lance), and her one sibling, brother Mel (Truann) from Vancouver. Yvette had been immersed in, and loving, her new role as Grandma to Jay Jay.
Yvette had so many chorus sisters – present and past. We are grieving together virtually, and wish we could give big hugs to the family, and each other. Magic City Chorus members, and former members, are reeling from this news. We remember Yvette lovingly, as she was the most caring and thoughtful person you could ever meet. Yvette has been a baritone and front row chorus member for over 25 years, recently receiving her 25-year pin, at our chorus outdoor COVID Longevity ceremony.
Yvette was the Membership Coordinator for many, many years, and you could count on Yvette to make guests feel comfortable at rehearsal. She would then nurture each new member through their first year in the chorus. That bond was never broken and dear friends were made. Even Yvette called herself the “mother hen” of all her chicks. Yvette also served our chorus on the Board as a member, and as the Chapter President. She eagerly took on the role of Official Panel Liaison when Regional contests were in Saskatoon. She was looking forward to her OPL role in 2022. Yvette joined in the fun and merriment when groups attended International Education Symposiums, International Convention, and any other barbershop events in the Region. Yvette was the 2013 Region 26 Honouree for the Spirit of 26 Award epitomizing spirit, strength, leadership, humour, and joy in all she does.
Yvette sang baritone in the chorus, as well as quartets 4Ever, Good Company, and On Track, plus several other fun quartets. So many laughs, so much music, so much love. Yvette loved music and song with all her heart.
Yvette’s love went beyond family, friends, music and song. She loved her feline family and the many bird friends that visited her in her yard. Whether it was her beautiful yard or fabulous home decor, Yvette had a great eye for beauty all around her.
We miss Yvette so much. As more information becomes available from the family, I will let you know. If you have a story to share, please post, or email me at norma.wallace@sasktel.net, so we can compile these memories for the chorus and the family.
Norma Wallace
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