Obituary: Yvonne M. Kilpatrick

Yvonne Kilpatrick, November 1, 1955 – July 20, 2022

Yvonne Marie Kilpatrick, 66, of Manchester, formerly of Saline, passed away July 20, 2022. She was born on November 1, 1955, in Ann Arbor, to Clarence and Irene (Payeur) Swanson. Yvonne married the late Richard Kilpatrick in Toledo, Ohio in 1985. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. Yvonne was the oldest of four brothers. She was a passionate woman who loved her family, her pets and nature. Yvonne enjoyed camping trips in the UP, and was a huge Red Wings hockey fan.

Yvonne will be missed by her son Tracey (Rebecca) Sheats; brothers, Alan (Debbie) Swanson, Larry (Lisa) Swanson and Gregg Swanson; grandchildren, Evan Sheats and Lucas Sheats; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard, her parents, and brother Scott Swanson.

Memorial contributions may be given to family for future designation. Please leave a message of comfort for Yvonne’s family or sign her guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.

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