Yvonne Sturm
11/11/1938-8/3/2007


Friends and family say good bye to longtime resident and former local business owner Yvonne Sturm. Born in Kennett, Mo., the Smith family moved to Newcastle/Ophir, Calif. area where Yvonne was raised with her brother Paul. She attended Placer High School where she was an outstanding student and award-winning majorette. After graduating in 1956, her attention to detail led her to become an Executive Secretary at Aerojet for 15 years.
In 1960, she and Don Sturm were married and raised three children, Lori, Erick and Christy in Folsom. They owned and operated the Folsom Hotel for 30 years, making many new friends in the community. Yvonne was very outgoing with an energetic demeanor and great sense of humor, which drew people to her. She was a consummate cook, avid reader and placed great value in education. The family's yearly winter travels in their motor home throughout Mexico left precious memories and a unique cultural experience. Her vibrant personality, sharp mind, magnetic smile and contagious laugh will be missed by all.
Yvonne is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Don; daughter Lori and granddaughter Noelle; son Erick, wife Tasha, grandchildren Marina and Zane; and youngest daughter Christy. Charismatic, unwavering, determined and irreplaceable, she reminds us that "this too shall pass". Thanks for the memories Yvonne.
Yvonne was laid to rest on August 8, 2007 at Lakeside Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to the Sturm Family home at 708 Figueroa Street in Folsom.
"Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there,I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on the snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at
my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die"

Published in Gold Country Media Newspapers on August 15, 2007