7/2/1955 – 11/25/2024
Gardner
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Yvonne Sue Daniels, 69, of Gardner, Kansas. Yvonne passed away on Monday, November 25th, 2024 at Olathe Medical Center after a hard fought battle with Lung Cancer. She passed away peacefully with loved ones at her side.
Visitation will be on Thursday, December 5th, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, KS.
Yvonne was born on July 2nd, 1955 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of late Melvin McCombs and Carol Richardson (Plank). Yvonne married and divorced Jim Vantuyl and shared 3 Children who survive the home. Yvonne then married and divorced Rocky Daniels. After many years married and many years apart, Yvonne and Rocky found their way back to one another to live out her life with the love of her life and “BFF” until her last breath.
Yvonne is survived by Daughter Shanna Hutchcraft (Vantuyl) and Son In-law Wesley Hutchcraft of Excelsior Springs, MO, Sons Dustin Vantuyl and Significant Other Ashley DaVatz of Perry, KS and Cody Vantuyl of Tonganoxie, KS. Yvonne was also very proud to have 4 Grandchildren including Eli Cersovsky, Gavin and Jorden Vantuyl, and Jaxon Venchus. Her Sister Cindy Cook (McCombs) and Brother In-law Dana Cook and Niece Megan Cook also survive the home. Yvonne’s Brother Thomas McCombs and Sister Valerie Lynn (McCombs) along with her Parents preceded her in death.
Yvonne is loved by many. She cared deeply about her friends, co-workers and neighbors and would even offer help to a stranger on the street, if they were in need. One of her proudest accomplishments was being able to drive a School Bus for First Student in Gardner, KS after she retired from working in Human Resources most of her Adult Career. Her face would light up with happiness anytime she would talk about the kids on the bus or her work family that she became close with. She adored her neighbor-kids and looked forward to her special “coffee time” in the mornings while sitting on her front porch with them drinking their hot cocoa. She also was honored to be considered a grandma figure and cherished the heart to heart talks she would have with one of them who often would be found helping her walk her beloved dog Dilly or mowing her yard.
Yvonne was diagnosed with Lung Cancer in May 2023 and she immediately went to battle so that she could have more time with her family and friends. She had many people helping her along the way and was always so grateful of their kindness and generosity. It was hard for her to accept any help from anyone, ever! But, she was able to come to terms that it was going to take a village to fight this battle. It was indeed quite the amazing village she had by her side.
A bucket list ensued and her adventures began! It was just a reminder of her passion and spirit she had for anything she did in life. She knew she was on borrowed time, but that didn’t keep her from living life to the fullest every day. A reminder for all of us that life is short, you should take that vacation that you have been putting off, make memories with your loved ones, and absolutely eat the cake! And the ice cream too!
The Family suggests memorial contributions to be made to any local Animal Shelter or Animal Rescue Group as her love for animals was as deep as her love for her family and friends.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.
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