Patricia (Pat) Hoeffel Fritz, 95, of Portland, Oregon died peacefully on August 21, 2019 at her home. She was born April 7, 1924 in Hillsboro, Oregon to Harry and Bess Hoeffel. She married Robert Fritz in 1949.
Patricia graduated from Hillsboro High School and attended Business School in Portland prior to a career in banking and later as an Assistant Administrator at The Salvation Army White Shield Home. She was an active member in her church, The Episcopal Parish of St. John the Baptist, and loved her time at the beach, knitting, reading, and travelling. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.
Survivors include her children, Robert Fritz of Portland, and Traci (John) Cronkrite of Wilsonville; a brother Robert (Colleen) Hoeffel of Hermiston, 5 grandchildren Kevin (Nikki) Fritz, Greg (Jenny) Fritz, Jamie (Frank) Hoxsey, Erik Cronkrite, and Kelli (James) Rice; and 7 great grandchildren Deacon Fritz, Jackson and Gavin Fritz, Cassandra and Silas Hoxsey, Rogue Cronkrite, and John-Jeffrey Rice. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and relatives. She is predeceased by her late husband of 49 years Robert G. Fritz, a brother Harry L. Hoeffel, Jr., and her parents Harry L. and Bess Hoeffel.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 9:30 am at The Episcopal Parish of St. John the Baptist, 6300 SW Nicol Road, Portland, OR. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances be sent to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or The Episcopal Parish of St. John the Baptist.
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