1922 ~ 2009 Yvonne Mourot was born to Eduard Mourot and Narcisse Tognazzoni on Valentine's Day February 14, 1922 in a French Colony in Oran, Algeria along the Mediterranean Coast. November 19 she passed away peacefully at home after a 10 year struggle with dementia. Mom was born a free spirit gifted in creativity and music. She came to America after marrying Sherman Henry Van Ness in 1945 and had three children. She had a passion for knitting, cooking, gardening, home decorating, and raising her children and grandchildren with all these talents. She may be gone but her love and talents will always be with us. She is survived by her sister Alice Chaillou, sons Michael, Randy (Margaret), and daughter Leslie (Bruce Johansen) along with nine grandchildren and five great ones. She is preceded in death by her husband Sherman, sisters Odette and Janine. Chad's Grandma passed away on November 19. Yvonne was always so much fun! She was the life of the party. We all enjoyed laughing at her stories. We will miss her stories of France, chocolate, Coca-Cola, and raising her grandchildren. We love you Yvonne!!
