Wendy Helene Young-Mowat was born in French Camp, CA on November 9, 1953 to Harris Mowat and Delora Washburn.
Wendy spent most of her growing up moving from state to state until her mom and step dad settled in Evart, MI. She graduated Evert High in 1973. In 1980, Wendy settled in Turlock, CA. She worked at Kmart then worked for Adias home healthcare where she joined the UDW Union and fought for the home healthcare worker and for their patients.
Wendy met the love of her life, Steve Young, in 1986 & they married in 1988. They were married 16 years before his passing in June 2004.
Wendy was a member of First Southern Baptist church in Denair, where she enjoyed teaching Sunday school, VBS, and sharing her testimony.
Wendy moved to Idaho to spend time with her son until her unexpected passing on April 11,2025. Although she loved Idaho, she longed to be back in California.
Wendy is survived by her four children, Brenda Wolfe of Muskegon, MI, Darrell Lepard Jr. of Sears, MI, Tammie Conklin of Turlock, CA, and Joseph Vanderhoef of Boise, ID; as well as 15 grandchildren- Alex Welc, Victoria Welc, Tommy Lepard, Brandon Lepard, Paul Tumminello, and Harley Lepard of MI, Kimberly Mettier, Victoria Masters of CA, Stephanie Harper of FL, Travis Vanderhoef, Bryson Vanderhoef, Breeana McGee, Kenzie Berry of ID, Kuljeet Manik of India, and Kailee McCray of CA. She also had 6 great-grandchildren.
She has 3 surviving sisters Judy Esquivel of Turlock, CA, Delores Quinlan of OK, Tina Horta of Modesto, CA; and several nephews and nieces.
Wendy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Steve Young, her parents Harris Mowat and Delora Gooding, brothers David Mowat, Billy Gooding, son Richard Boyd Lepard, as well as nephews, Kevin Mowat and Dennis Mowat.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025 @ 12pm at Turlock Memorial Park.
There will be a Memorial dinner at First Southern Baptist Church in Denair @ 5pm on Friday, May 16, 2025.
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