Yvonne M. Oliver

Yvonne M. Oliver, a longtime resident of Santa Cruz County, passed away on February 8, 2023. She was 82.

Yvonne was a loving soul who had a heartfelt wish for everyone to live their best life. All the love she put out into the world came back to her tenfold. If you were to catch her in public, you'd witness her excitement more to find out about you and her love for sharing her great knowledge of the beautiful Monterey Bay area.

She worked for over 30 years as a Realtor with Bailey Properties in Aptos. Prior to working in Real Estate, she worked in the frozen foods industry, where she met her future husband, Frank Oliver. Together, they lived in Watsonville and Aptos for many years. After his passing, Yvonne lived in the Live Oak area of Santa Cruz. Yvonne loved football, which was her religion, GO NINERS! But above all, she loved sharing her love and time with "Frankie", their family, grandkids and great-grandkids.

Although she struggled with dementia and cancer in her later years, Yvonne was beautiful, loving, and kind. She will be deeply missed by her loving family and many friends.

She is survived by her children, Julie A. Mattea, James (April) E. Rader, Andrea M. Rader; stepson F. Michael Oliver; and brother James Meinberg. She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 23 years, Frank R. Oliver; stepdaughter Lynn M. Oliver; and sister Rosemary Dunne.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local Alzheimer's Association, doing a good deed and spreading kindness. Mehl's Colonial Chapel was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Published in Press Banner and The Pajaronian · February 16, 2023