Patricia A. Thomson

Dec. 13, 1946 - Dec. 19, 2010

With her husband, mother-in-law, sons and daughter near her side, Pat passed away peacefully on Sunday December 19, 2010, in her Lake Oswego home following a ten year battle with Ahlziemer’s.

Pat was born in SW Portland 64 years ago to Clyde and Jessie Sellman. Her mother (Jessie) had become ill in 1948 with polio, when Pat was just 18 months old. Raised by her father and grandmother, Pat graduated from Madison High School in 1965. Pat was privileged to have lived in and experienced many places in both Oregon and California.

Pat enjoyed and was very good at: ceramics, sewing, macramé, beading, riding motorcycles, garage sales, gardening, raising pets, watching movies and spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband and soul mate of 30 years (Lance), Pat is survived by her mother-in-law (Barbara), brother (Clyde Jr.), sister (Noreen), two sons (Richard & David), daughter (Trish), 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren as well as a large extended family.

A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at 2 PM Thursday January 6th, 2011, in the Lincoln Memorial Park & Funeral Home Chapel at 11801 SE Mt Scott Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97086.