Patricia Ann Esfeld

Patricia Ann Esfeld was born on March 16, 1930 to George and Dorothy Sereth. Her father was Canadian and her mother American. She was born in Los Angeles where the family was living and after her father died, at a very young age, she and her mother moved to San Francisco where her maternal grandfather and grandmother lived. Most of her pre-marriage life was in San Francisco including the years of education at the University of California at Berkeley.

Patsy met Donald at a wedding at the Temple De Hirsch. Donald says it was love at first sight. Patsy sort of winked at that notion. However, after Donald pursued her for over two years, via the mail, long distant phone calls and his trips to San Francisco, she became his loving wife for over 65 years.

Together they raised two sons, Michael and Jeffrey both of whom were much loved. Then came two daughters in law, Janet and Sigrid, both of them giving much love to Patsy. Finally, Patsy (and Donald) were blessed with two grandchildren, Jordan and Joshua and words cannot describe the pleasure both of them have given to Patsy.

Early on in their marriage, Patsy and Donald had a common interest in seeing the world. They saw most of the world and some of the most memorable trips were with sister in law, Eleanor and brother in law Julian.

Shortly after her marriage, she and Donald joined “the poker club”. It consisted of 7 to 8 couples that met once a month at one another’s homes for dinner and cards. The members became so close in spirit and friendship that they considered everyone to be family members. While some have passed on Patsy would be pleased to know that there are 7 of the original members here today to say goodbye to their dear friend.

Patsy became addicted to the game of bridge. Her skills provided her with the title of life master. She played with the best in the world, traveling extensively to tournaments domestically and abroad.

In 1998, Patsy and Donald purchased a home in Rancho Mirage, CA. It became their winter home and it was there they met a new group of people that became very close friends. We will celebrate Patsy’s life together with them when they return to Seattle in May.

Patsy was an avid worker for the Jewish Family Service of Seattle. She would be honored by any contribution in her memory be made to them.

And so life goes on. She was beautiful and smart and a compliment to me. I am very grateful that Patsy did not suffer and went peacefully. I’m also grateful to her that she allowed me to share her life with me for so many years. She was my best friend and the love of my life.

Arrangements under the direction of Butterworth FH (Capitol Hill), SEATTLE, WA.