Patricia Ann Morehouse

Patricia Ann Morehouse, age 83, of Brier, WA, loving wife and mother of four, peacefully passed away on June 28th, 2019. Patricia was born on March 26, 1936 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. When young she moved to and grew up on Vashon Island in Washington State, later graduating from Vashon High School in 1954. In the mid 1950's Patricia was a dental assistant. Patricia married Kenyon E. Morehouse on November 11, 1955 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She shared a life and marriage with Ken for 63 years. She worked with her husband in their bakery, The Bread Of Life Bakery, starting in 1958 for several years and then went on to raising four children alongside her husband Ken. Patricia loved the home Ken and she created together and it was known for its beautiful garden, welcoming warmth, home-canned goods, and the accordion, piano and organ music she loved so well. She loved the Lord first, followed by her family and was known to pray for them individually, daily. She will be remembered for hosting and cooking beautifully prepared family events, her love of playing board games with friends and family, and her love of roses. She was known to have collected rose varieties that shared the names of many of her granddaughters and for drying the blooms from her garden so they could brighten her home year-round. Patricia was devoted to her family. Patricia had a servant's heart and helped her family and friends whenever and however she could including attending performances, graduations and events for her children and grandchildren as often as she could. She never missed the opportunity to acknowledge relative and friend’s birthdays. Patricia was a dedicated member of the Republican National Committee and had a love for research and gaining as much knowledge as she could. Patricia is survived by her husband, Kenyon; son Tony and wife Linda Morehouse of Snohomish, daughters Robin and husband Jerry Waldron of Lynnwood, Tricia and husband Loren Ray of Kenmore, and Amy Morehouse of Federal Way; 11 grandchildren: Karlee Blake, Bryan Morehouse, Blake Morehouse, Clayton Morehouse, Jacob Morehouse, Emilee Morehouse, Collin Thomas, Katie Morehouse, Tiffany Ray, Jason Ray, Andrea Geyer; 15 great-grandchildren: Jordyn, Zyan, Cruz, Rocky, Kaylee, Madison, Logan, Bentley, Van, Opal, Dorothy, Olive, Klara, Edward, and Alfredo and one great-great grandchild Ava. She is also survived by sisters Donna Morse of Edmonds, Sharen McLean of Tacoma, Marilyn Murphy of Tacoma and 18 nieces and nephews. Patricia was preceded in death by her father Elmer Svane, mother Mabel (Langland) Svane, brother Rocky Svane and sister Frances Reagor.