Obituaries

Last year, a post was made on fb, something about memories of growing up/school days, etc. This was Patsy's response: Patsy: "I don't know how to answer this...during WWII, I often lived with relatives due to Mom's work where schools were not available..this went on til end of 6th grade when we moved to Oregon and I lived with my parents 7 and 8th grades, then had to board and room in the nearest town to go to high school and I never lived at home again..age 18." I remember hearing stories growing up about the hard times my Dad's various family members endured in those early years. It's evident in the photos that I still have. We all have so much now. I had several conversations with Patsy over the years and she was never sad or angry or disappointed about her life. I always thought of her as the true definition of Finnish SISU. My love and prayers for peace and comfort to all who knew and loved this extraordinary lady. My Dad was Glen Pietila, Patsy's uncle.

Posted by Diane Pietila on October 1, 2024

Deepest sympathies on the passing of my dear cousin, Patsy. I remember her as such a fun, sweet soul. Mindy Pietila Moede ( Glen & Donna Pietila)

Posted by Mindy Pietila Moede on October 1, 2024

I am so sad to hear of Patty's passing. And I am so grateful to have spent time with her on a recent birthday of hers. I believe it was 2022, when Michael, Margo, Patty and I sat around her kitchen table on a sunny April day, celebrating yet another journey around the sun for Patty. That whole evening was wonderful, but the cherry on top was when Patty looked into my eyes, grinning that great big smile of hers, and asked "do you like me?". We all laughed as I was able to tell her "yes, I very much like you, Patty," and in that one moment, I also was able to see Kevin in her likeness. Margo agreed that we could each see Kevin doing the exact same thing. Thank you Patty, for blessing my life by being a part of it. Thank you for bringing your wonderful children into the world, many whom I've had the pleasure of befriending. Thank you for this beautiful sorting memory I hold. You will be so very missed by your entire family, and all those who loved you. Namaste

Posted by Heather Giron Fritts on September 30, 2024

I've had the honor of being Patty's granddaughter since I was five years old. She always called me her oldest grandchild, not to be confused with her first. 🙂 Growing up just around the corner was a blessing and I loved our visits and sleepovers. We saw movies at the Crest, did jigsaw puzzles, played Scrabble (she never let me win!), and I loved hearing stories of her girlhood. I admired her for being a hard worker and always keeping a beautiful and welcoming home. She was short in stature, but not in love. She will be missed.

Posted by Jen Watson on September 30, 2024