LEVA PEDRINO Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

We feel sure that all who met her enjoyed her smile, her optimistic outlook and her generosity to everyone. Leva M. West Pedrino of Yucaipa, CA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born the fifth of eight children on May 9, 1923, in Costa Mesa, CA, to Grace Felsman and Conrad West. She was united in marriage to WM T. Pedrino on October 11, 1939. They enjoyed 70 years of marriage. Growing up, she worked in her parents malt shop, where she met her bill. She played baseball, being catcher on the team her father coached. This love for baseball led to her being an avid Dodger fan her whole life. Leva and Bill had four children that they inspired and enjoyed. She was always supportive in whatever they were involved in, which included becoming a scorekeeper for her son's baseball games, and leader of her girls brownie and girl scout troop -- complete with camping trips. Every Christmas, both Leva and Bill looked forward to hosting a Christmas party, including Santa and homemade gifts for everyone.IN addition, Leva and Bill strived to carry on a long-time family tradition of Van Leuven and best West picnics. Leva continued this even after Bill passed away on May 12, 2010. She will always be remembered for her talent in painting landscapes, still life and portraits. She was able to sell paintings as well as teach. She made many close friends that also loved to paint. She often said "Life begins at 90." This is when she began to learn to play her organ. She participated in recitals and met new friends that she became to love. Above all, she was very proud of her four children and her family, and they were proud of her! Truly, she left a legacy of love.

LEVA PEDRINO

May 9, 2021 - September 12, 2021