Obituary of Yvonne Theresa Martin

Yvonne T Martin (Tootsie), 91, of Wheat Ridge, Colorado died August 21,2020. Yvonne was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in Beaverville, Il. Yvonne graduated from Donovan High School in 1947 and went on to attend business school. She moved to Colorado in 1970 and lived in Littleton, Sedalia, and Castle Rock, before moving to Wheat Ridge. She retired from IREA where she worked as a Purchasing Coordinator. Yvonne loved to travel and spend time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by son Kurt (Pattie); daughter Andrea; grandchildren Nathan, Jennifer, and Aaron; her loving partner of over 25 years, William (Bill) McCandliss as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Gertrude Blanchette; Sister Lorraine (Dolly) Arseneau; Brother Robert (Bob) Blanchette; Niece Patricia (Pat) Littrell; Nephew David Nourie and Niece Barbara Arseneau.

A service will be held at a future date in her hometown of Beaverville, Il.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org/.