Helen Louise Patrick, age 88, of Yakima, Washington, passed away on February 12, 2018, at The Cottage in the Meadow. Helen was born in Tekoa, Washington, on January 22, 1930, to Wesley and Lela Gutridge. She graduated from Tekoa High School in 1948 and Central Washington College in 1952. She met John'Larry' Patrick in college and they were married on August 15, 1954, after he returned from the Korean War.
Helen lived her entire life in the state of Washington and the past 50 years of it in Yakima. She taught school in Toppenish, Enumclaw, Pomeroy and Yakima. She enjoyed teaching children how to read and was an avid reader herself. She loved her family and was encouraging to her children and grandchildren in their sports, school activities, hobbies, education and work. During retirement, she enjoyed camping and fishing at Lake Roosevelt with family and friends, traveling around the US and going to Palm Springs for the winter in their RV. She had an affection for ice cream, reading the comics, eagles, feeding her backyard birds, playing cribbage and pinochle, the Seahawks, Mariner spring training trips and going for walks. She was active in her faith life by knitting prayer shawls, teaching Sunday school, reading her Bible, praying for people and worshiping. She loved the Lord and shined his light through love and hope. Helen had a kind and generous heart and a very warm and welcoming way about her.
Helen is survived by her husband of 63 years John "Larry" Patrick, daughter Connie (David) Warner and sons Bill Patrick and Gary (Toni) Patrick. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Katie, Kyle, Ally, Shaun, Brenna, Cassandra, Kimberly, Casey, Chelsea and Chris, plus 12 great-grandchildren: Makenna, Myles, Carter, Hadley, Weston Jr., Zachary, Kolby, Chloe, Boston, Max, James and William. She was preceded in death by her parents Wesley and Lela, sisters Martha and Mary Jane, brother Lester and granddaughter Sarah.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 18, at 2:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church located at 14 N. 48th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98908. The Helen Patrick Memorial Fund at Wesley United Methodist Church has been established for those wishing to contribute. Since Helen was an educator, this Memorial Fund will support Wesley UMC preschool and scholarships for higher education.
Memories may be shared at www.shawandsons.com.
Helen lived her entire life in the state of Washington and the past 50 years of it in Yakima. She taught school in Toppenish, Enumclaw, Pomeroy and Yakima. She enjoyed teaching children how to read and was an avid reader herself. She loved her family and was encouraging to her children and grandchildren in their sports, school activities, hobbies, education and work. During retirement, she enjoyed camping and fishing at Lake Roosevelt with family and friends, traveling around the US and going to Palm Springs for the winter in their RV. She had an affection for ice cream, reading the comics, eagles, feeding her backyard birds, playing cribbage and pinochle, the Seahawks, Mariner spring training trips and going for walks. She was active in her faith life by knitting prayer shawls, teaching Sunday school, reading her Bible, praying for people and worshiping. She loved the Lord and shined his light through love and hope. Helen had a kind and generous heart and a very warm and welcoming way about her.
Helen is survived by her husband of 63 years John "Larry" Patrick, daughter Connie (David) Warner and sons Bill Patrick and Gary (Toni) Patrick. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Katie, Kyle, Ally, Shaun, Brenna, Cassandra, Kimberly, Casey, Chelsea and Chris, plus 12 great-grandchildren: Makenna, Myles, Carter, Hadley, Weston Jr., Zachary, Kolby, Chloe, Boston, Max, James and William. She was preceded in death by her parents Wesley and Lela, sisters Martha and Mary Jane, brother Lester and granddaughter Sarah.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 18, at 2:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church located at 14 N. 48th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98908. The Helen Patrick Memorial Fund at Wesley United Methodist Church has been established for those wishing to contribute. Since Helen was an educator, this Memorial Fund will support Wesley UMC preschool and scholarships for higher education.
Memories may be shared at www.shawandsons.com.
Helen Louise Patrick, age 88, of Yakima, Washington, passed away on February 12, 2018, at The Cottage in the Meadow. Helen was born in Tekoa, Washington, on January 22, 1930, to Wesley and Lela Gutridge. She graduated from Tekoa High School in 1948 and Central Washington College in 1952. She met John'Larry' Patrick in college and they were married on August 15, 1954, after he returned from the Korean War.
Helen lived her entire life in the state of Washington and the past 50 years of it in Yakima. She taught school in Toppenish, Enumclaw, Pomeroy and Yakima. She enjoyed teaching children how to read and was an avid reader herself. She loved her family and was encouraging to her children and grandchildren in their sports, school activities, hobbies, education and work. During retirement, she enjoyed camping and fishing at Lake Roosevelt with family and friends, traveling around the US and going to Palm Springs for the winter in their RV. She had an affection for ice cream, reading the comics, eagles, feeding her backyard birds, playing cribbage and pinochle, the Seahawks, Mariner spring training trips and going for walks. She was active in her faith life by knitting prayer shawls, teaching Sunday school, reading her Bible, praying for people and worshiping. She loved the Lord and shined his light through love and hope. Helen had a kind and generous heart and a very warm and welcoming way about her.
Helen is survived by her husband of 63 years John "Larry" Patrick, daughter Connie (David) Warner and sons Bill Patrick and Gary (Toni) Patrick. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Katie, Kyle, Ally, Shaun, Brenna, Cassandra, Kimberly, Casey, Chelsea and Chris, plus 12 great-grandchildren: Makenna, Myles, Carter, Hadley, Weston Jr., Zachary, Kolby, Chloe, Boston, Max, James and William. She was preceded in death by her parents Wesley and Lela, sisters Martha and Mary Jane, brother Lester and granddaughter Sarah.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 18, at 2:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church located at 14 N. 48th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98908. The Helen Patrick Memorial Fund at Wesley United Methodist Church has been established for those wishing to contribute. Since Helen was an educator, this Memorial Fund will support Wesley UMC preschool and scholarships for higher education.
Memories may be shared at www.shawandsons.com.
Helen lived her entire life in the state of Washington and the past 50 years of it in Yakima. She taught school in Toppenish, Enumclaw, Pomeroy and Yakima. She enjoyed teaching children how to read and was an avid reader herself. She loved her family and was encouraging to her children and grandchildren in their sports, school activities, hobbies, education and work. During retirement, she enjoyed camping and fishing at Lake Roosevelt with family and friends, traveling around the US and going to Palm Springs for the winter in their RV. She had an affection for ice cream, reading the comics, eagles, feeding her backyard birds, playing cribbage and pinochle, the Seahawks, Mariner spring training trips and going for walks. She was active in her faith life by knitting prayer shawls, teaching Sunday school, reading her Bible, praying for people and worshiping. She loved the Lord and shined his light through love and hope. Helen had a kind and generous heart and a very warm and welcoming way about her.
Helen is survived by her husband of 63 years John "Larry" Patrick, daughter Connie (David) Warner and sons Bill Patrick and Gary (Toni) Patrick. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Katie, Kyle, Ally, Shaun, Brenna, Cassandra, Kimberly, Casey, Chelsea and Chris, plus 12 great-grandchildren: Makenna, Myles, Carter, Hadley, Weston Jr., Zachary, Kolby, Chloe, Boston, Max, James and William. She was preceded in death by her parents Wesley and Lela, sisters Martha and Mary Jane, brother Lester and granddaughter Sarah.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 18, at 2:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church located at 14 N. 48th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98908. The Helen Patrick Memorial Fund at Wesley United Methodist Church has been established for those wishing to contribute. Since Helen was an educator, this Memorial Fund will support Wesley UMC preschool and scholarships for higher education.
Memories may be shared at www.shawandsons.com.
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