YEUNG, Samantha; It is with profound and deep, deep sadness that we mourn the too-short life of the beautiful Samantha (Cee Cee ) Yeung, who passed away after a courageous battle with colon cancer on the 9th of November 2014. With a big heart, a beautiful smile and a clever tongue, Sam impacted the lives of so many people in her 32 years. No one was impacted more than her husband, Daryl Scheerer. Married in May 2010, they were the loves of each other’s lives. Sam’s ultimate dream was to become a mother, and it was realized when she gave birth to her beautiful son, Kai, in February 2012. Kai completely filled her heart, soul and being. Kai is her greatest achievement and her everlasting legacy. Sam was the kind, compassionate, feisty, and fiercely-independent daughter of her beloved parents, Raymond and Mabel Yeung. She was very close to her sisters, Angela (Mike McLean) and Amanda (Jesse Rock), with whom she loved to be crafty (literally!) and used her creative gifts to turn the most mundane objects into something beautiful. Together, the Yeung sisters turned shopping into a sport, meals into laughter, and board games into serious competition. Sam was a lover of all pretty things and had impeccable fashion sense and an uncanny ability to find the most uniquely beautiful and fashionable items for herself and Kai, and she was more than happy to take Daryl on as a fashion project. Sam was adored by her seven nieces and nephews: Evan McLean, Thomas and Julia Scheerer, Aiden and Anna Scheerer, and Connor and Carlin Scheerer. A kid at heart herself, she was the aunt who always got down on the floor to play. Sam’s youthful, spirited personality also leaves a beautiful mark on the entire Scheerer family: Susan, Dan and Lisa, Dwaine and Jody, and David and Sylvia. Known to her closest friends as Sammy J, Sammy Jam or Sammer, her friends would agree, with no question, that she was the most loyal of them all. She could be counted on to be present for celebrations such as girls’ nights, birthdays and reunions, and to offer her love and support through milestones such as marriage, moving homes, and entering motherhood. Sam kept in close contact with her friends around the world, sending cards for every special occasion; nearly always hand crafted, they were a reflection of the time and love she invested towards the people for whom she cared deeply. Sam was a rare and genuine friend. Her lively spirit, clever wit and infectious laugh will be fondly remembered by all of her wonderful friends. Not to be left out, Sam will also be missed by Zumi, her first born, one-of-a-kind, four-legged fur kid and companion. Sam was preceded in death by her Big Grandma Yeung, her Little Grandma Chan, and her father-in-law, Laverne Scheerer. Despite the limited time she was given, Sam’s life was filled with enjoyment, experiences, laughter, love and happiness. Born and raised in Waterloo, Sam forged many deep and lasting friendships that remained as strong as they were during elementary and high school. After high school, Sam attended McMaster University where she earned a Bachelor of Health Sciences, and went on to attend graduate school to become a Paediatric Occupational Therapist. While at university, Sam enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces and spent two years in the Reserves just to prove to herself and others that she was not only smart but physically capable! She not only accomplished this feat, but received top marksmanship awards doing so. After University, Sam excelled at CrossFit and loved the physical accomplishments it provided. She loved running marathons and competing in Dragon Boat Races. Sam was a warrior and a rock. For someone who came in such a small package, she had incredible physical, emotional and mental strength that she displayed every day of her courageous life. During her time at McMaster University, a star-crossed moment occurred on a baseball diamond, and Sam met Daryl, the love of her life. Together they enjoyed the same passion for CrossFit, running, movies, hiking, tapas, and good television shows. They enjoyed great concerts and sporting events together. They also loved to travel, strolling together through the streets, beaches and mountains of: Calgary, New York, Cozumel, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, France, Portugal, Spain, Ottawa, Malaysia, Cambodia, Phuket, Costa Rica, Laos, Turks and Caicos, Bahamas, South Africa, Washington, Vancouver, Florida, and Los Cabos. Her greatest dream was fulfilled when Sam and Daryl became parents to Kai, an amazingly bright, spirited and lively son. Sam’s heart was filled with overwhelming love for Kai, and each day she lived truly for him. Kai’s imagination, creativity and personality are true reflections of his mother. Sam appreciated her life experiences harmoniously, never taking them for granted. She had the ability to live in the NOW, a quality for which we are forever grateful as we feel her life was cut all too short. She lived with passion and ineffable and brutal honesty. She laughed and she loved fully. Above all, she lived; and she lived and she lived, and will continue to live in all of our hearts and memories. She will live on within Kai, every single day of his precious life. The family received visitors at the Westmount Funeral Home, 1001 Ottawa Street, Kitchener, ON from 2-4pm on the 15th of November, and 2-4pm and 7-9pm on the 16th of November. Samantha’s Celebration of Life was held at the Westmount Funeral Home on the 18th of November at 11am. A reception followed at Conestoga Place, 110 Manitou Drive, Kitchener, ON. Please forward this notice to those who have been missed. In lieu of flowers, Sam has asked that you please make a donation to her “Push for Your Tush” webpage, which raises vital funds for colon cancer research, awareness and patient care:
http://my.myccc.ca/samanthayeung She is one of the strongest people we have ever known. Elle est Forte. Elle est Forte. Elle est Forte. She is strong. She is Strong…She is Strong.
