- Date Of Birth: August 12, 1940
- Date Of Death: July 5, 2015
- State: California
Yvonne was born on August 12, 1940 and passed away July 5, 2015. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Yvonne was the youngest daughter of Frank and Gertrude Giffra. She had an older sister, Francis Loflin. Yvonne married her high school sweetheart, Richard Phillips, in 1961. They shared 54 wonderful years together. Yvonne is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Gertrude Giffra; her in-laws, Herschel Lester and Ethel Phillips; sister-in-law, Betty Clinton; sister-in-law, Lorene Billington; brother-in-law, Tom Phillips; brother-in-law, Gordon Loflin; and brother-in-law, Harry Phillips. Yvonne grew up in the Old River community. She attended Lakeside Elementary and Bakersfield High School. After graduating in 1958, Yvonne attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and graduated from Fresno State Extension with a B.S. in Elementary Education. Yvonne taught school for 38 years. Yvonne had many creative talents she used and shared with her friends and family. Beautiful pieces of her embroidery are displayed throughout her home. Yvonne was an accomplished cook. She prepared countless delicious meals for many close friend and family over the years. She always made her home warm and inviting. Yvonne worked very hard to help Richard with their pig farm. Yvonne and her sister, Francis, cared for their mother, Gertrude, for several years as her health declined. Yvonne and Richard enjoyed traveling to Salt Lake to see their daughter Jeanne’s family. Yvonne sent many boxes of presents to her grandchildren and great-granddaughter.
