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Leo Mock Obituary
Leo Mock, 97, of Arroyo Grande, CA, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2012. Leo was born in Tustin, CA in July 1914 to Clarence Elmer Mock and Flora Melvina Mock. At the age of 2 the family moved to Manhattan Beach where he lived for 81 years. He worked at the Manhattan Beach Post Office for 38 years, retiring in 1976 as postmaster. In his retirement Leo and his wife Lucile enjoyed traveling the United States with close friends and relatives. In 1997, they moved to Arroyo Grande to be closer to family, where they enjoyed the wildlife, natural beauty, and quality of life on the Central Coast. He was a kind, loving and generous man whose favorite phrase was "The Sky's the Limit!" He is survived by his son, John Mock (Mary) of Carlsbad; daughter, Debbie Bowers of Arroyo Grande; grandchildren, Bret Bowers of San Luis Obispo, Jennifer Stoll (Michael) of Hinsdale, IL, Katie Mock of Aliso Viejo; great-granddaughter, Claire Stoll; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Lucile Acree Mock, daughter, Patricia Ann Mock and sisters, Cecil Selby, Marguerite Moore and Vivian Hanson. Burial will be private. Please sign the guestbook
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Tim Lilligren
May 9, 2025
I wrote earlier as seen below. I still think of his father Clarence daily when I walk out my front door and see the house he built. It is still in beautiful shape.
Tim Lilligren
May 9, 2019
I met Leo only once but I knew his Father when i was a child. Mr. Mock use to come over to our next door neighbor's house ( Lucie and Larry Garcia) and after their early passing my mother continued in Lucie's tradition and Mr Mock became a semi-weekly guest. I met Leo at his father's funeral in Manhattan Beach in the late 60's. I now live the next block over from the house Mr. Mock built at 1201 Oak Ave. It was just recently sold by a subsequent owner, Graham Nash, of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young". The house has been renovated and modernized but still has the same basic look.
Debbie Bowers
February 11, 2013
I miss you, Dad. Miss our lunches and sitting at the beach and watching the waves.
May 23, 2012
So many wonderful memories of Leo and Lucille dating (for me) from 1948. Leo was such a loving and sweet man. He will be missed. Nancy Ormsby Phillips Newberg, Oregon
Tim Lilligren
May 18, 2012
I met Leo several times years ago while his father was still alive. Our neighbors, Lucy and Larry, had befriended Mr. Mock Sr. and my parents also befriended him as a result. I see the house Mr. Mock Sr. built, and Leo grew up in, daily and am reminded of the two of them each morning when I walk out of my house and see it. It was recently refurbished but maintains the same look as when it was built. I have not seen Leo since his father passed away but am pleased to see he lived a long positive life and had such a positive influence so many people.
Laura Beth Truesdell
May 16, 2012
I will miss Leo's positive attitude, cute, genuine smile, and his witty jokes. What a wonderful life he lived! The sky's the limit!
May 15, 2012
My dad (Jaime Haeberlin) worked with Leo at the Manhattan Beach Post Office for most of his career, and I remember him fondly. He was always friendly to us when we were little kids, and remembered us when we grew up. My heart goes out to your family - another M.B. old-timer is gone. Fondly, Maurine Haeberlin
May 15, 2012
We will miss Leo very much,but we have wonderful memories of what a fine brother- in- law,uncle and good friend he was to us. Especially memorable were all the great lunches/ dinners he and Lucile hosted through the years and many great trips we took together.
Chet and Jean Acree
Eleanor Jean Roylance Norton
May 15, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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