Yvonne Ruth Patapoff

Yvonne Ruth Patapoff passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in Escondido, California at the age of 75. Born on January 30, 1937 in Bergholz, Ohio, Yvonne was the daughter of Herman Johnson and Madonna Hanna. At a young age, she moved to Los Angeles, California with her mother. She attended Whittier High School and graduated in 1955. She eventually settled in Escondido, California, which has been her hometown for more than (20) twenty years. Yvonne was a very special lady and a marvelous homemaker. Those who loved her knew how thoughtful, artistic and talented she could be she had a great love for animals and had the spirit of an angel. She will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her mother Madonna, husband Jim, two sons Robert and Kenneth his wife Margo and (4) four grandchildren Michelle, Nikki, Derek and Karen. Her life will be celebrated by a memorial service on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Eternal Hills in Oceanside, California.

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free

I'm following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call

I turned my back and left it all

I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found that peace at the close of the day

If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Ah, yes, these things I too will miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life has been full, I've savored much

Good friends, good times,

a loved one's touch

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart and share with me

God wanted me now,

He set me free!