Yvonne Marie Sweeney, 87, passed away January 13, 2013 in Kirkland, Washington. She was born on July 23, 1925 in New York City, New York, the daughter of the late Frank and Marcella (Hilker) DuBord. She retired as a technical writer. Yvonne was an avid reader and enjoyed boating, music and singing. She is survived by her daughter Patti Jackson and husband Bob of Woodinville and sons Mark Schwabe of Woodinville, Mike Schwabe of Hemet, CA and James Schwabe of Long Beach, CA. Yvonne is also survived by six grandchildren, Cassie and Brian Jackson, Michelle, Debbi, Ryan and Keri Schwabe and three great-grandchildren.