Yvette A. Durham (1961-2019)

DURHAM, PAPE, SAWVELL

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 7/24/2019 at 20:27:06

Yvette A. "Prin" Durham, 58, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019, at her home.

Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Hoffman Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service at 3860 Asbury Road. The funeral service for Prin will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the funeral home with Rev. Marsha Wilfong officiating. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Born June 1, 1961 in Dubuque, she was the daughter of Alfred and Patricia Pape Sawvell.

Prin worked for Unity Point Health for over 30 years in various departments, including the kitchen, coordinator of volunteer services, and recently in the cardiology department.

She was a 1979 graduate of Hempstead High School.

She enjoyed anything outdoorsy and loved to fish. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed baking, playing Euchre, dancing, and cherished spending time with her grandkids. She liked to stay busy and was a selfless person who would do anything for anybody.

Survivors include one son, Tom (Ashley Runde) Durham of Dubuque; two daughters, Michelle (Shawn) Breitbach of Peosta, and Amanda (Matt Hubanks) Durham of Dubuque; three grandchildren, Luke, Ella, and Erin; two brothers, Robert Sawvell of Detriot, and Kenny (Kenda) Sawvell of Prairie du Chien; three sisters, Peggy (Robert) Lee, Carol (Mike Kelly) Easler, and LaVonne (Jeff Rokusek) Sawvell, all of Dubuque; many nieces and nephews; her stepfather, Robert Gatena; and two best friends, Mary Konzen and Dawn Takes.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother-in-law, Lynn Easler.

A special thank you for the outpouring of love and support from her Unity Point Family.

A TributeVideo can be viewed and condolences can be left for the family by visiting Prin's obituary at www.hskfh.com.