YVONNE CLAIRE TORRENCE

Torrence, Yvonne Claire, born July 26, 1930 in Santa Barbara, CA, to Alvin and Alice (Lortie) McHale, passed away February 16, while at home surrounded by her children Edward (Kathy) of San Diego, Paul (Alicia) of Anaheim, John of Henderson, NV and Mary (Brad) Lopez of Ventura. She survived her husband of 54 years, John who passed in 2005 and her brothers Morris and Bob. She leaves her children, her brothers Paul and Pierre, 11 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Yvonne grew up in Bell, CA during the Great Depression and World War II. She graduated from St. Anthony's High School in Long Beach and became an elementary school teacher before marrying the love of her life in 1951 and becoming a resident of the City of Orange for the rest of her life. As the children grew older she became a realtor and broker in a career which spanned more than 50 years. Always energetic and adventurous, she passionately enjoyed fishing, skiing, bird watching and travel in the US and Europe. Yvonne was a woman of deep abiding faith, a devoted wife and loving mother who extended her love and passion for adventure to her many grand and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, February 24, 6 - 8 PM with vigil service at 7:00 PM at Shannon-Bryan Mortuary, Orange, CA. Catholic Mass Thursday February 25, 10:00 AM at St. Norbert's Church in Orange. Graveside service following at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Orange. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus, 109 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608. Shannon-Bryan Mortuary (714) 771-1000