Kathleen "Kathy" Brandol

Kathleen "Kathy" Brandol passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 25th, 2020 at the age of 82. A 70 year resident of Chico, CA she was born on October 18th, 1937 in Portola, CA to parents Dentley "Dan" R. and Velma LaVada "Vada" Middleton. Shortly after graduating from Chico High School in 1955, she married Gary Younie and spent the following 22 years raising their 4 children: Keri, Richard, Sally and Melissa. In 1979 she met the future love of her life; Rene' "Houseboy" Brandol. They married in April of 1981 and spent the next 39 years, raising their family of 5 with the addition of Rene's 2 boys; Craig and Jeremy. She worked retail for many years in local Chico stores. She also enjoyed her time working as a secretary for Community Hospital, Northstate Cardiology and Prevention Education Program. She and Rene enjoyed travelling, including several trips overseas with close friends, annual weeklong stays in Calistoga and "antiquing". Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother, Kathy was kind and caring. To quote her Enloe Cancer Center Infusion Nurses: "Kathy had this way of making you feel so natural and good around her" and "Your mom was truly a rare gem. Such a beautiful lady inside and out". Kathy was pre-deceased by her parents and her 1st born child Keri Michelle at the age of 3. She is survived by her loving husband and soul mate Rene' Brandol, her children, Richard Younie (Rene), Sally Hayes (Jon), Melissa Kauti, Craig Brandol, Jeremey Brandol (Henie), grandchildren, Megan, Kalista and Ladon. Twin sisters Pauline Lauer and Christine Thomassen (Keith) and many nieces, nephews and many wonderful "Girl Friends". A private family service will be held on Wednesday July 8th at 10 am. A graveside service will then be held. She will be laid to rest at Chico Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made in Kathy's memory to Enloe Hospice, Butte Humane Society or your Favorite Charity. Our dearest KB, Momma and Maude please know that we are strong because you were strong! We love you and until we meet again, "Bye Now"!