As a neighbor thru the yard, I saw Pat's warmth in her smile, laughter and wave and although we did not become close friends, I knew she and Lyle were always there if I needed help!  Such a heart-warming gift they gave this Minnesota transplant.

Losing a parent is so difficult, and the second parent especially so, for it tells us that a part of our past is no long around.  Yet as time goes on we keep that past alive in stories shared and our own special memories.  

May God grant you peace as you move ahead through this difficult time. 

Pat was a wonderful person full of energy,smiles, laughter and a good cook. She would bring cookies, banana bread to cermaic's all the time. She will be missed from our cermaic's class by all of us. She was taken too soon. God Bless  Cindy

Cameron, Bryce and family,
I know these are difficult times when we lose someone so dear to us. Every memory becomes a treasure. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Another "Good One" has left us too soon.  Pat's smile, attitude, and outlook on life was admirable.  We had many great times with Pat and "Big Daddy" at King 4 (Shoreline Fire) and socially (camping at Lake Chelan, parties at the Riddell's, etc).  Following Lyle's death we were proud of how Pat carried on with life, continuing to go south for the winter and zipping around in her cute PT Cruiser.  Pat and Lyle's legacy lives on in the family they created together.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.  God Bless.

I was so sorry to find that Pat had passed away.  I remember all those good times, working at Shoreline Fire Dept. with Lyle and the social times we had as couples.  I miss those days and miss Pat and Lyle.  Rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear of Pat's death, I was just over visiting her and measuring and picking out fabric to redo her guest room. Hope all is well with you all. 

Your mother,your grandmother was one of my dearest friends. We did a lot together, Birthday Club for years, then ceramics with Arlene. I remeber flying down to Yuma after your father passed away because I didn't want her driving her the RV alone from Yuma to Seattle. We had a ball coming home. Pat was always upbeat no matter what burdens were put upon her. She was the most positive person I knew. 
The time I saw her at Bethaney Christian we laughed, we cried and did a lot of reminising. The next time I saw her all I could do was hold her hand and pray and tell her I loved her and would miss her.
Always be confident in the love she had for you all. My prayers are with you all.

Grandma,

   I miss you.  I know that you are watching over all of us.  Thank you for all the generosity that you showed me through the years.  Thank you also for the special times we were able to share while I lived with you.  I love you.  

Alicia

I give you this one thought to keep--
I am with you still--I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamonds glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush 
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone--
I am with you still-- in each new dawn.

Pat was a great cousin, all the fun times we had growing up with the Leach's, Riddell's, Johnston's & Lyles family gatherings.

Our condolence to you all,

Lorena Leach-Horton
Lance/Julie Horton
Rusty/Stacey Horton-Purtzer

I know that your Mom and my mom are playing Yatzee right now!

Please send your email or  mailing addresses Jodi, Debi, Candi, Kyle and Bryce. Penelope wants to send cards from Alaska!

OBITUARY

Patricia Anne Riddell

September 20, 1930 – July 17, 2010

Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery

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