Patricia Ann Mithoug

Patricia (Cramp) Mithoug, beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed into the light and the care of God on June 17, 2011. Patricia was loved deeply by all who knew her. A skilled seamstress, she stitched up whimsical dolls and magical creatures. She nurtured her garden into an oasis of beauty and serenity. She was an excellent cook whose cookie jars were raided by child and adult alike. Her listening ear and sense of humor healed many a hurt and Patricia was loved deeply by all who knew her. But above all these things she was a woman beloved by her children and their spouses: Roger Mithoug, Harris Mithoug (Joey), Rebecca Hanley (Daryl) and Deb Hogness (Dave). She loved and was loved by her grandchildren, Harris Mithoug III, Melissa Neu (Darell), Beorn Kjeldsen (Michelle), Anthony Kjeldsen (Venus), Gabe Hogness. Her beloved great-grandchildren Kyle and Dylan Neu and Athena Kjeldsen Forteza. She embraced her nieces Laura Lee Mithoug (Sue); Skitch Stanton (Herb), daughters, Chelsea, Kara and Risa; her nephew Walter Mithoug, daughter Danielle (Ricardo), daughters Allison and Dylan. She loved them as if they were her own they loved her beyond measure. Patty was also cherished and loved by Francis Mithoug, her brother in law of over 60 years and by her loving companion; Ray Allen. She had dear and devoted family and friends who cared for her on the final journey: Vicki and Freddie Mithoug and Lena and Elsie, Steve and Angi Allen, Doug and Vicky Allen, Cindy Thomas (Steve), and her dear friend Bridgette Jackson. The family is grateful for their many kindnesses. The family wants to give special thanks for the professionalism, responsiveness and compassion provided by the staff of neurology floor at Sacred Heart Hospital with special mention to Monica and Marilee; the 7th floor staff for their assistance in her final hours and the Chaplaincy program who stood daily at her side in prayer; also to all the staff of Sullivan Park Care Center especially Ryan, Joe, Jennifer and Heidi for helping Patty keep her humor and dignity. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Harris, her daughter Lou Ann, and her brother William Cramp. Born in North Idaho, March 10, 1931, a child with a blonde bob and sparkling blue eyes who grew up to become a young bride, then a young mother bearing the responsibilities alone when her husband shipped out to Korea. She shouldered them well. She will always be missed. She will always be loved. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery or the Spokane Humane Society.