YETMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-20 published
YOUNDER,
Bernard
Joseph
Surrounded by his family, Bernie passed away peacefully at the
age of 67 on May 14, 2008 at his home in Toronto. Born to Lisa
and John YOUNDER (deceased) at Women's College Hospital on December 17,
1940, Bernie is lovingly remembered by his wife, Helen, his proud
sons Michael (Colleen), John, and Matthew (Jennifer), their mother
Susan, and Helen's children Scott
YETMAN
(Kathleen,)
Christine
BROWN
(Steven,) and Caroleah
REINHARDT (Mark.)
Proud poppa to
Jake, Hannah, Ethan, Christian, Charlotte, Clare, Caroline and
James. Bernie attended Saint Michael's College School and was an
active member of St. Peter 's Catholic Church where he served
as an altar boy in his youth. Upon graduating from Ryerson University
in 1965, Bernie went on to pursue a successful career at London
Life with his father, becoming one of the first father and son
insurance sales teams. In 1993, Bernie became Principal of TSSC Structured
Settlements in Toronto, devoting the remainder of his career
to improving the quality of life for those involved in life-altering
accidents. Bernie was an avid golfer and longtime member of the
Thornhill Golf and Country Club. He cherished fishing trips with
his family and Friends, and looked for any opportunity to spend
time relaxing on calm waters with a good bottle of wine. He was
often quoted as saying, 'Life's too short to drink cheap wine.'
A reception celebrating Bernie's life will be held at the Thornhill
Golf and Country Club, 7994 Yonge Street, Thornhill on Friday,
May 23rd from 5: 30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Donations in Bernie's memory
may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 20 Holly Street,
Suite #101, Toronto M4S 3B1. Condolences and memories may be
forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com
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