Ivadene Carol Leech 79, of Browns Valley, passed away October 30, 2011. Born February 22, 1932 in Marysville, CA. A lifetime resident of Browns Valley, CA. She was a school bus driver for 15 years for Marysville Unified School District.

Ivadene was a past director for the Browns Valley Cemetery District. And she was very active in many children activities while her children were growing up.

Survivors include her son, Donald (Debbie) Leech of Abilene, Texas; daughters: Sharron (Marlo) Claussen of Browns Valley, CA, Kathy (Keith) Hartry of Marysville, CA; brother Randall (Jessie) Dodson of Yuba City, CA; grandchildren: Christy (Mike) Baker, Brad Claussen, Aaron (Kasey) Leech, Ryan (Andrea) Leech; great-grandchildren: Caty, Marina, Haleigh, Taylor, Natalie and Ella.

Preceded in death by her husband Harvey Leech Jr.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, November 4, 2011 at Lipp and Sullivan Chapel.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at the Browns Valley Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to American Heart Association , 414 G Street #104, Marysville, CA 95901, or American Diabetes Association, 2720 Gateway Oaks Dr. #110, Sacramento, CA 95833.

Funeral services are under the direction of Lipp and Sullivan Funeral Directors, (530) 742-2473.