Queen鈥檚 remembers Bethany Qun Yi Yan
January 29, 2020
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The Queen鈥檚 community is remembering Bethany Qun Yi Yan, who died suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 26.
Bethany started at Queen鈥檚 University in 2015. She was a fourth-year Concurrent Education student and was pursuing French and History in the Faculty of Arts and Science.
Bethany was a member of the award-winning varsity cheerleading team for four years. Her teammates describe 鈥淏oat鈥 as a treasured member of the Queen鈥檚 Cheerleading family who brought joy to everyone she met. She will be dearly missed by her teammates and the entire cheerleading community.
Bethany鈥檚 passion for education was evident to those who knew her, especially her Con-Ed family. She was an enthusiastic teacher candidate and a valuable member of the Con-Ed community. Bethany will be remembered for her love for teaching and desire to make a difference in students鈥 lives.
Flags on campus will be lowered on Thursday, Jan. 30 in memory of Bethany.
Students in need of support are encouraged to contact the or the other support services available on campus, including , and . Faculty and staff in need of support can also access the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), provided by Homewood Health, by visiting the . For 24-hour EFAP services call 1-800-663-1142 (English) or 1-866-398-9505 (French).
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To remember Bethany's love for cheerleading and education, the Bethany Qun Yi Yan Memorial fund has been established to financially assist those who dream to become educators and who have a passion for teamwork and cheerleading. Contributions may be made in her memory, through the Queen鈥檚 University鈥檚 Bethany Qun Yi Yan Memorial Fund. Make your cheque payable to Queen鈥檚 University with the Bethany Qun Yi Yan Memorial Fund listed on the memo line. If you鈥檇 like Queen鈥檚 to notify Bethany鈥檚 family of your gift, please include the following note: 鈥渘otify the family鈥. Send to Queen鈥檚 University, Attn: Gage Benyon, Old Medical Building Room 303, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6. Or visit .
A Celebration of Life will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetry, Cremation and Funeral Centres, in Toronto (375 Mount Pleasant Rd.) on Saturday, Feb. 1. The gathering will start at 4 pm in the chapel with words of remembrance starting at 5 pm. A reception will be held at 6 pm to 8 pm.
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