She was born in Detroit, MI and attended Mt. Carmel/Mercy School of Nursing. She married Donald H. Bennett and the two settled on Mercer Island, WA in 1956. Pat stayed home raising their seven children who attended St. Monica’s Parish and Catholic School. Pat later moved from Mercer Island to Everett and lived in a home next-door to her eldest daughter and family.
Patricia Theresa O’Brien Bennett was above all else a great Mom. She emphasized the value of education, but allowed each child’s individual character to guide them on their own path to adulthood. Mom encouraged us, fed us, comforted us, counselled and consoled us. She respected self-starters, strength of character and independence. She and her St. Monica hiking group introduced us kids to the beauties of the Pacific Northwest. Her nursing background kept us safe and healthy. Mom held our family together with the love that God gave her through prayer.
She is preceded in death by her granddaughter Iris. Her seven children include: Kathleen Pierson and spouse Steve, Brien Bennett and partner Jenna, Donn Bennett and spouse Betty, Brigid Rossolo and spouse Paul, Tim Bennett and spouse Subayda, Tom Bennett and spouse Heather, Matt Bennet and partner Mike. Pat has five grandchildren, (Chelsea, Hannah, Marc, Lena and Michael). She is survived by her former-husband, Don Bennett of Whidbey Island.
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