Yvonne E. Barnard, 72, of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born August 30, 1951, in Kankakee, Illinois to Hilaire & Erna (Neuendorff) Soucie and graduated from Portage High School. Yvonne began her career as an office manager working at various industries in northwest Indiana before beginning her family and becoming a proud stay-at-home mom. Visiting the Indiana Dunes and walking the trails and the beach became a favorite activity that brought Yvonne close to nature and science, both of which she loved.
On November 29, 1986, she married Mark Barnard who preceded her in death on March 21, 1997. Survivors include their sons: Benjamin Barnard (Shannon) of Minneapolis, Minnesota & Matthew Barnard (Jennifer) of Arkdale, Wisconsin, brother, Rudy Soucie (Brenda), sisters-in-law: Janette & Betty Soucie, nieces & nephews: Ryan, Nick, Danielle, Derek, Sam, Kristine, Michael, Christopher & Kimberly and many loving friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and siblings; Patricia, Lee, Chester & Karl Soucie.
A visitation will be held Saturday, April 27th from 1 – 4 pm at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso with a time of remembrance beginning at 1:45 pm. Flowers are welcome; memorial donations preferred to Friends of the Dunes (dunefriends.org, donation button is at the bottom of the page).
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It is with great sorrow that we are leaving our condolences for your dear Mother, Yvonne, our dear friend. She was a unique person, lover of nature and a very creative spirit. She will be missed. She so loved her boys. Love, -Beegee & Alan Hart
Yvonne was a wonderful friend & we enjoyed many outings together at beaches, vintage & antique shops. She made unique & beautiful pieces with her findings of beach glass, stones, fossils etc she collected at beaches. I will miss you so much my friend & all the laughter. Condolences to her boys whom she loved so very much as well as her extended family. -Pat Passaro
Dear Ben and Matthew, Jim and I are so sad to know that your Mom passed. I appreciated her humor and her pride and obvious love for both of you. While you will miss her here on earth, may the thought of her being welcomed into Heaven bring you comfort. Also, we hope your loving memories of her bring peace to your hearts. Sending lots of love, hugs, and many prayers. - Jim and Maggie Loke
It is with great sorrow that we are leaving our condolences for your dear Mother, Yvonne, our dear friend. She was a unique person, lover of nature and a very creative spirit. She will be missed. She so loved her boys. - Love, Beegee & Alan Hart
I met Yvonne a handful of times. I will most remember her exuberance her zest for life and her closeness to her boys Ben and Matt. She obviously was skilled at guiding and loving people as she raised two outstanding young men whom I have grown to know and love. Her love of life (and the love of the outdoors) will live long through her boys. Sincere condolences - Rodger Willing
