Yong Muk Leslie, 79, passed away on April 16, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was the widow of Robert Douglas Leslie, and they shared 49 years together in marriage.
Born in Chungcheongnam Do, South Korea she was the eldest daughter of Song S. and Sung Soon (Lee) Choi.
She came and moved to America in her early 20’s to build her life and her family. She became an American citizen, was a military wife, and owned and operated a successful liquor store business alongside her husband for more than 20 years.
Yong enjoyed gardening, shopping, chatting with friends, and, above all, being around loved ones. She will be remembered for her stubborn and feisty spirit, remarkable blunt comments, and thoughtful gestures.
She is survived by her son, Michael Steven Leslie; granddaughters, Haley Leslie, Amanda Rodriguez (Juan Rodriguez); and great grandchildren: Leneigha, Ellianna, Myla, Nathan Jr., Iason; and one expecting in May of 2021.
Yong is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter-in-law, Deborah Leslie (Espinoza); and brother, Soon Moon Choi.
The Viewing/Visitation and will be at Evergreen Funeral Home on April 29, 2021 beginning at 11:00am. The Funeral Service will begin at 12:00pm with a Graveside Service to follow.