Wasco-Statewide County OR Archives Obituaries.....Nystrom, Yvonne July 2, 2004
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The Dalles Chronicle,  July 7, 2004
     Yvonne Nystrom, 68, a resident of Moro, died at her home on Friday, July 
2, 2004.
     She was born on Nov. 30, 1935, in Mesilla Park, NM the oldest daughter 
born to Leonard and Elden (Whitehurst) Freeman. She was raised in Torrance, 
Calif., and the family moved to central Oregon in 1950. She attended school in 
Prineville.
     Yvonne married Cecil Stafford in 1952 in Prineville, and they later moved 
to Powell Butte and started cattle ranching. She was very active with the 
community, her children’s school events and worked in a dress shop in 
Prineville. She and Cecil later divorced in 1968.
     Yvonne married Fred Nystrom in 1969 and moved to Stevenson. She developed 
a love for older homes and antiques during these years and acquired many, 
thanks to Fred’s devotion and successful logging career. When Fred retired, 
Yvonne tried her hand at running a second hand and antique furniture business. 
Starting in Bend, and eventually settling in Moro in the old Hotel,      
Yvonne built not only a business, but also a uniquely satisfying life. She was 
widowed when Fred died in 1997, but continued to operate Sweet Memories in 
Moro until just days before her death. 
     Yvonne’s success in life was due in part to remarkable business savvy, 
but mostly to her larger-than-life personality. Yvonne enjoyed and cherished 
each life she came into contact with.
     Yvonne is survived by her mother, Elden Hinds, Moro; her children, James 
and his wife, Robin Stafford, Portland, Sheila and her, husband, Hal Mischke, 
Gig Harbor, Wash. and Sue and her husband, Ray Mabe, Moro; her sister, Sue 
Lund, Moro and her brother, Royce and his wife, Chris Freeman, Gresham; nine 
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and countless who consider themselves 
family.
     Memorial services will be held at Moro Community Presbyterian Church, on 
Friday, July 9, at 11 a.m. with Dr. Hal Mischke officiating. Private cremation 
was held at The Dalles Win-quatt Crematory with Spencer, Libby and Powell 
Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 
     Memorials may be made to: Mexico Missions, through the Moro Community 
Presbyterian Church, PO Box 345, Moro, Ore. 97039.


Additional Comments:
Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, 
Oregon, Dan Spatz, Editor (e-mail dated 3/7/2006).


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