Patricia JoAnn Nichols

Patricia JoAnn Nichols was born on March 26, 1940 to Henry and Lydia Kissler Schafer Frieske in Odessa, Washington. She passed away on June 8, 2016 in Spokane, Washington. Patricia enjoyed quilting, gardening, cooking and baking, crafts, reading, boating, camping and spending time with her family. She was a member of Heritage Church in Odessa. Patricia is survived by her three children, Pamela Nichols, Ronda (Hal) Haase, and Kristie Nichols; two brothers, Delbert Schafer and Dennis Schafer; five grandchildren, Hayley Olson, Nicolette Olson, Hilari Haase, Jori Haase, and Ciera Haase; one great granddaughter, Samantha Olson; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Henry Schafer and Lydia Schafer Friskee, her husband Rodney, and two brothers, Robert and Gerald Schafer. A memorial service will be held for Patricia on June 24, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Heritage Church in Odessa, Washington with Pastor Jon Hayashi officiating. Memorials can be made to Heritage Church or to the Odessa Fire Department. Please sign the online guestbook for Patricia at www.stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral Home in Davenport, Washington is caring for the family.