Patricia Wilson

Patricia Mae Wilson, 75, of Olalla, WA, died peacefully December 25, 2008 at her favorite time of year surrounded by her family at home. She was born April 28, 1933 in St. Paul, MN to Kenneth and Vivian (Smith) Rittinger. Patricia graduated from Clover Park HS in Lakewood, WA in 1952.  Our mom's life was filled with lots of love, family, children, friends, and all her furry friends. She worked as a bookkeeper and loved knitting, sewing, cooking and gardening. Mom loved her dog Princess and kitties Taz and Angel. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Bud and will now be with him. She is survived by sons George, Ronnie (Cheryl) Mason, Larry (Deb) Wilson, and JR (Margo) Wilson; daughters Deanna (Robert) Gordon, Joyce, Lisa (Keith) Wolfe, and Lynn (Jason) Lynn; bothers John (Dale) Cope, and Kenny (Regina) Rittenger; sister Dalene (Gary) Daschafsky; 17 grandchildren Stephen and Kara Ellis, Nicole and Kyle Wolfe, David and April Jones, Lychelle and Tia Gordon, Brittney Wilson, Caitilen and Kyler Wilson, Heather, Curtis, Jeremy and Jennifer Mason, Danielle and MaryBeth Hranac; 6 great grandchildren Kassie, Jordon, Andrew and AAdin Britt, Gage and Colton; and numerous nieces, nephews, and good friends. A celebration of Patricia's life will be held at her daughter Lynn's home on Sat, Jan. 3, at 11:00 AM.