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Vickie Leventini Obituary
JAN 15, 1945 - JUN 21, 2014
Vickie was born to Wayne and Lita Norris in Whittier, CA in 1945. The family moved to the Hughson area in the 50's. She attended elementary and high school in Hughson where she graduated in 1963. At Hughson High School she met her husband Michael Leventini and they wed in 1963. They moved to San Luis Obispo, CA where Michael attended college and they moved back to the Modesto area in 1969. Although Vickie did work part time over the years (ATT/Pacific Bell and Delta Blood Bank), her primary focus was her family. She enjoyed time spent watching Michael, her sons and grandchildren participate in various sporting events, 4-H and FFA competitions, school events and enjoyed working on the family farm. She also enjoyed spending time with close friends and recently traveled to Egypt, Australia, Fiji, Italy, Spain, Hawaii, Kenya and Costa Rica. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Michael Leventini, her mother Lita Norris, her sister Donna Norris Jameison, her son and daughter-in-law Mike and Christi Leventini, her son and daughter-in-law Paul Leventini and LeeAnn Leventini, and grandchildren, Alexa, Isabella, Dominic, Sam and Lauryn.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, June 28,2014 at 1:30PM at Lakewood Memorial Park Tuolumne Garden in Hughson.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vickie Leventini
July 5, 2014
Dear Mike - I have not seen you or Vicki in over 50 years but i will always remember when you started school and rode my bus. You were so much fun as a little tot - and Vicki was a love. I am so warmed by all the letters you have received in her memory - It certainly proved that you and Vicki were real and wonderful from the beginning.
L. Bingham Las Vegas NV
Janell Schmidt Myrick
July 5, 2014
Mike and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Vickie's passing. My deepest condolences to losing your sweetheart.
Janice Rocha
July 2, 2014
Mike,Lita,Donna & families,
I took this picture of Yvonne (in hair rollers), Vicki holding baby Mikey, and Pam in front of our house on 5th St. in Hughson. I always liked this picture. Three young women with their whole lives ahead of them. Yvonne & Pam had recently given Vicki a baby shower and being the two broke college students that they were, had asked Vicki if it was OK to have silly gifts and games. Vicki just laughed and was very gracious about it and a good time was had by all.
I remember Vicki's words at Yvonne's services, "I can just picture Yvonne & Pam cruising around heaven, pedal-to-the-metal so to speak, laughing and having a good time." And now, one more happy spirit joins them.
Peace and Prayers,
Janice Stewart Rocha
Tamara
June 30, 2014
Dear Mike and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolences - Sam and Tamara Keiper - your neighbors down the canal
Debbie Rutherford Lane
June 28, 2014
Dear Mike and boys, I'm deeply saddened to hear about Vickie and today will be so difficult. I will always remember the Ag teaching family, and Vickie was always so kind to me. I just feel sad for your loss, and wanted you to know she mattered to the world.
Pam Weathers (Giles)
June 28, 2014
Mike and family...so sad to hear of Vickie's passing. I haven't seen you in several years, but have many happy memories at the Bianchi/Leventini sales with Vickie's bright smile and easy laugh. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
June 27, 2014
Leventini family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Leventini will be greatly missed in so many ways.
The Berry family.
Kay Martinelli
June 27, 2014
A true friend...will forever cherish our trips together, Much love, Kay Martinelli and Family
Heather McDowell-Adney
June 27, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Leventini will be missed in the 4-H family and the sheep family. He smile and spirit were always so bright and fun. My families thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frances & Bonnie Haarstad
June 27, 2014
Mike and family....We were saddened to read of Vickie's passing. We loved her smile & personality - always so positive and upbeat. When Mom was living at St. Thomas, she would see Vickie on many occasions when Vickie came to visit her mom. Vickie would always make a point to say "hi" to Mom, which meant so much to my mom!
The Leventini family has been good friends of our family for many years - we have many fond memories of our farming days way back when! This is a great loss to our community and for so many who knew Vickie.
We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers.
Susan Lilly
June 27, 2014
When I talked to my parents tonight, I learned about Vickie's sudden passing. I haven't been in touch with the Leventini's in many years, but I have fond memories of Vickie and the whole family from Empire 4-H. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 26, 2014
Mike and family, I am so sorry to read about Vickie. I enjoyed our visits when I was your VALIC rep. I have known you since I married Cliff and you and Wayne were good friends. I hope she has lots of dogs in Heaven. God bless your entire family.
Kathleen Hall, Burley,Idaho
Toni Olson
June 26, 2014
So sorry to read of Vickie's passing. We worked together at Dr Zaccheo's office. You could always tell when Vic was there by her joyful peals of laughter. Just yesterday I had a memory of Vickie - when I was at the bakery and heard Vickie calling my name! From there we showed off all the pics of our grandkids and forgot about our orders! She had a tremendous heart and we had many good laughs throughout our work together. May she collect all the dogs in heaven until I get there.
Kerri (Duree) Carr
June 26, 2014
Mike and family.. I've always known Vickie through 4-H & FFA, but I had the pleasure of really getting to know her in my adult years as a client and friend. I would look forward to her appointments because she would share all that was going on with her grandkids- the lights of her life! I would love to hear about her visits to SF to pick out fabric for her granddaughters Ladies Lead outfits. She would bring the swatches of fabric in to show me each time :)
Vickie loved life! I would enjoy listening to her stories of all the trips she made. Though she liked to be back home too because her dog Ziggy was missing her & vice versa!
I can't believe she's gone....Vickie was a sweet, spunky and classy woman! She loved her family so much...What a treasure you're family had to have her as a wife, mom and nana.
She will be missed dearly....
Jennifer Almason
June 26, 2014
I know Vickie from her being a client at my work, and she was always a very kind and wonderful woman. A great pet owner too. I was very saddened to hear of her passing, and my heart goes out to her family. I will miss her beautiful smile so much.
June 26, 2014
Mike & family sending our heartfelt sympathy you are in our thoughts and prayers.Bob&Rose Baker,ST.Augustine,Fl.
June 25, 2014
Mike & family we are sending you our hearfelt sorrow. Vickie was one of the sweetest persons that I have ever met. Sitting at the sheep shows visiting was so much fun. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. We send you all our love and many prayers. May God Bless all of you. Elmer & Diana Muller
June 25, 2014
Dear Mike and sons,
Although I have not seen Vickie since my junior/high school years (late 70's), I have always remembered her with fondness. She was my 4H Leader. I remember her as an adept seamstress and baker, but more so, a great role model of what a wife and mother should be. She is gone way too soon. My condolences,
Tammy (Elliott) Vanden Bosch
Larry Ferriera
June 25, 2014
Mike:
Just too hard to believe. Have no words, just a ton of memories.
Vickie, Paul & Lauryn Leventini
Lauryn Leventini
June 25, 2014
Vickie was my grandmother. She was the best grand mother anyone could wish for! I will miss seeing her at my basketball games, sewing with her and just hanging out. She took me shopping and to San Francisco every year and I will miss that a lot. When I see you again Nana, I will give that foot rub you wanted! I love and miss you so much. Lauryn
June 25, 2014
Mike and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Vickie was such a loving sweet lady, I know she will be so missed.
Alan and Chris Noeller
June 25, 2014
Vickie was my Mother-In-Law. From the first day I met her seven years ago to her last, she loved me unconditionally and welcomed me into her family. Vickie was so vibrant and full of life, always! Rarely without that smile! She was the pillar of strength and love in all our lives. She would want us to celebrate her life. We will all miss her deeply.
Jennie Starn
June 25, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Vickie's passing. My aunt pat lived across the way from her and I was able to visit her there as well as the sheep!!! Went to school with Paul as well at H.H.S...your entire family is in my prayers to get through your great loss
Larry Cathcart
June 25, 2014
Mike I was so sad to hear about Vickie . My wife and I will be there Saturday for the service. Praying for you and your family. Larry Cathcart
June 25, 2014
My dear friend and neighbor. Your passing will be greatly missed. Mike, you are in my prayers along with the family. Love to you all, Pat Love
Patricia Carr Mason
June 25, 2014
Vickie, Mike and I were graduates of Hughson High School class of 1963. Vickie and I renewed our friendship two years ago and I was delighted to find that Vickie had not changed. She was still the fun loving, kind, considerate person I had known as a teenager. I will never forget our 50th class reunion, last year, when Mike, choking back tears, thanked Vickie for being in his life. I was so blessed to know Vickie.
Hazel Finley (Nasco)
June 25, 2014
Mike & Family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. God Bless & hold you.
Rick & Teri Gambril
June 25, 2014
(This is really hard,,,, :(.... so un real... i keep thinking i will wake up... ) We are so, so very sorry for your tremendous loss! We will All miss Vickie So Much! She was always such a joy and fun to be around!! Our lives were greatly blessed by knowing her, and will miss her greatly!! We will hold her joy for life and many fun memories in our hearts forever.... Please know our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this tragic time. We pray God will wrap you in peace, and your fond memories will help in the healing of your huge loss..... Blessings and love, Rick & Teri
Kenn Cunningham
June 25, 2014
Vicki was a kind and gracious person, and a credit to her parents Wayne & Lita. She was a wonderful wife, mother and community member and will be missed by many, many people. My prayer is for God to allow comfort and peace to all who loved her.
Yvonne Cason
June 25, 2014
Mike & family we are so sorry for the loss of your sweet Vickie. We have many wonderful memories at your house selecting the boys show lambs. I'm so sad to hear of her sudden passing We're just crushed for you all. Please know We will be holding you up in prayer.
Dick Fisher
June 25, 2014
It seems like we were working on the 1963 yearbook just so recently, where Vickie was co-editor. I picture Vickie always with a smile on her face! Although I seldom see her, as I live in Irvine, down in Orange County, she was one of my favorite classmates. We'll miss her. Our thoughts are focused on Mike and his family in this tough time.
June 25, 2014
It is with great sadness that we learned of Vickie's passing, Mike. We both think about the great times we've shared with the two of you and all our coaching friends. She was a great girl, with so much energy and such a happy, welcoming spirit. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Your life together is such an example to others of the importance of friendship and commitment, faithfulness and love. May your memories bring you peace and comfort and the promise of eternity bring you the hope of being together again…With love to you and your family. Nick and Mardy Chip
June 24, 2014
Vickie was such a lovely lady, so glad I got to meet her.
Please, accept my love, thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Honey Bagley
Seagraves, Texas
June 24, 2014
Mike & Family, I've known Vickie since she was a little girl & had so many wonderful times together with family. She was always so sweet & had such
a nice smile every time I saw her! I am so sad --my thoughts & prayers are
with you !
Blessings! Love, Lorraine B
Lakewood Funeral Home
June 24, 2014
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