Yvonne was born in Monterey on April 9, 1931, the seventh of eight children to John and Angelina Leandro. John Leandro emigrated from Portugal and Angelina Perry Leandro was born in California to Portuguese immigrants. Yvonne was a lifelong resident of the Monterey Bay area, graduating from Monterey High School and Beauty College. After graduation she operated her own beauty salon. She met the love of her life, George J. Wilson Jr. They were married for 64 wonderful years and raised four sons. Together they worked to build a successful plumbing business in Pacific Grove. Yvonne was not only a hardworking business woman for over 45 years, but managed to be a devoted mother to her sons. Following her retirement, she enjoyed traveling throughout the world, cooking, reading, spending time with friends, but her true passion and greatest love was always her family.
Yvonne leaves behind her loving husband, George Wilson of Monterey CA, sister: Shirley DeMent of Carson City, NV, her sons: George Wilson III of Pacific Grove, Greg Wilson (wife Nancy) of Sisters Or, Gary Wilson (wife Marlies) of Pacific Grove, Chris Wilson (wife Yoko) of Monterey CA, Nine Grandchildren: Monique, Jamie, Josh, Jennifer, Heather, Gary Jr, Christopher, Casey and Jillian and nine amazing great-grandchildren, as well as a close extended family and many loving friends.
She will be remembered for her generosity, beautiful contagious smile and for leading us by example to live a life of love, joy and integrity.
Visitation and Rosary will be held Monday Feb 5th from 4-8 pm with Rosary starting at 7PM at The Paul Mortuary,390 Lighthouse Ave in Pacific Grove. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday Feb 6, 2018 at 11:00 am at St Angela Catholic Church, 360 Lighthouse Ave in Pacific Grove. Burial immediately following at San Carlos Cemetery in Monterey. A Celebration of Life will be held following the services.
Donations can be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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