Sylvie Bouriaux, 59, died on October 8, 2018. Sylvie was born in Dijon, France. After obtaining her PH. D in Economics from University of Paris, she came to the USA in 1982 and lived in Chicago since 1987. After working for the Chicago Board of Trade for 10 years, she went on to become an Associate Professor of Finance at Illinois State University. Sylvie was an elegant skier, a great tennis player, an excellent athlete. She held several offices in Lake Shore Ski and Sports Club, including president from 2004-2006. She was always willing to help the club, even during her long battle with heart disease. She will always be remembered by her courage, dignity and infinite grace. Sylvie is preceded in death by her beloved parents Jean and Ginette Bouriaux. She is survived by her brother, Pierre, the love of her life, Charlie Vana, and his daughters Meg and Beth. Sylvie will be dearly missed by her loving niece, Eva Mazura, sister friends, Cynthia Mazura and Judy Jakaitis, as well as many close friends & colleagues, both in Chicago and France. Memorial’s in Sylvie’s name can be made online or mail to Gift of Hope, www.giftofhope.org.
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