Patricia Ione Rea

She was born January 16, 1943 in Astoria, Oregon to Iona and Jack Taylor. She spent her early years in Ilwaco, WA before the family relocated to Seattle, WA.

After graduating from Franklin High School in 1961, Pat moved to Kirkland, WA. Pat enjoyed a long career as a Patient Care Representative at Group Health of Bellevue, where she made many lifelong friends.

She subsequently moved to Redmond, WA and spent her retirement years enjoying time spent with her family, friends and neighbors. Pat was a devoted animal lover and passionate about her pets, especially her beloved Dachshunds.

She was a sports enthusiast, with a particular fondness for the Seahawks and the Mariners. She enjoyed gardening and on a sunny day could often be found cruising through town in her Corvette.

Preceded in death by her parents and infant brother Brian; brother Jack Taylor (Alberta) of Aurora, CO. She is survived by her nephew, Brian Taylor of Anacortes; niece Jacquelyn Taylor of Lake Stevens, and their children and grandchildren.

A graveside service celebrating her life will be held at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton, WA at 2 pm on Friday, January 10, 2025.