Bainbridge Island resident Yvonne L. Allen, age 44, died Nov. 11 at her home.

She was born Feb. 14, 1960, in Saskatoon, Canada, to Merton and Nettie (Friesen) Schmidt.

She spent a majority of her life in Vancouver, Canada, before moving to the United States. 

In 1998, she and her husband, Maverick Fernandes, moved to Pleasanton, Calif., where she discovered her talent for art.

Yvonne excelled in her art and was talented in both stained and fused glasswork.

Her strong feelings for family drew her back to the Northwest in 2000 where they settled on Bainbridge Island. 

A graduate of the Master Gardener program, she used her artistic and gardening talents to create a fantastic home garden. 

She was also an accomplished sailor of 16 years and saw many countries. In her final travels, she lived her dream of traveling through Europe.

She is survived by her husband, Maverick Fernandes, Bainbridge Island; her mother, Nettie Schmidt, Coquitlam, British Columbia and one brother, Keith Schmidt, Maple Ridge, British Columbia. She was preceded in death by her son, James Cunningham, in 2001.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 13 at Wing Point Country Club.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home, Bainbridge Island.