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Mission Mortuary - Seaside

Willard "Willy" Lee McAtee

February 18th, 1956 - September 9th, 2025

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Willard "Willy" Lee McAtee. born on February 18, 1956, in Osaka, Japan, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at The Cottages of Carmel. He was a beloved brother, uncle and son, remembered for his sharp wit. Willy is survived by his sister and her husband, Toni and Bob Spradling and his brother John McAtee, alongside his nephew and nieces, John (Leah), Emily (Stacy) and Rebekah (Ricky) and two precious great nephews.  

 

Willy dedicated over 25 years of his professional life to his role as a computer analyst at McGraw-Hill marking him as a reliable and knowledgeable figure within the company.  

 

A man of simple joys, Willy was known for his humorous and unusual take on life, famously saying, "The world is a crazy place."  

 

A memorial service in his honor will be held in the future.  

 

The family wishes to thank his wonderful doctors, Dr. Kubica and Dr. Donaldson, the VNA Hospice team and the staff at the Cottages for their loving care of him during his last days.

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Mission Mortuary - Seaside

Mission Mortuary - Seaside

Centrally located on the Monterey Peninsula, Mission Mortuary has been the premier funeral home choice for Monterey and the entire peninsula for decades. Mission Mortuary opened its doors in 1946, first on Munras Avenue in Monterey and to our current location on Camino El Estero, walking distance to the Pacific Ocean and area cemeteries, in 1952. Despite our long history, we have evolved to meet the changing needs of our families. Our facility includes spaces both large and small. Whether a handful of friends and family or a large crowd, we can accommodate all. As a reflection of our commitment to our diverse region, we offer multicultural funerals....

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