Patricia Elizabeth "Pat" Herman
1960 ~ 2014
Patricia Elizabeth "Pat" Herman passed peacefully at her home on April 4, 2014. She was born on July 29, 1960 in Salmon, Idaho to Amarette and Ludwig "Lou" Herman. Her first five years of life, she lived in a log cabin she "built herself" on Colson Creek off the Upper Salmon River. She later moved to town so as to give her the opportunity to begin the first grade, already knowing how to read and write thanks to her mother. Patricia attended Pioneer Elementary, Brooklyn Junior High and Salmon High where she was a member of the Class of 1978. Patricia studied abroad during her sophomore and junior years of high school in London, Paris, Florence, and Madrid. Later, Pat went on to study at Idaho State University, Southern Methodist University, and Amber University. Pat enjoyed riding horses, motorcycles, rock n' roll, jazz, and played piano throughout her life.
Patricia had some amazing experiences. She waited on President Jimmy Carter and Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus in Salmon, Idaho when they floated the Salmon River through Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area. Patricia met Pope John Paul in a receiving line and was able to kiss his ring. While working as a part-time Light Technician at Texas Stadium, she met Robert Plant, who gave her a hug and kiss on the cheek.
Patricia's Aunt Alexia remembered Pat staying with them on the farm while she was working as a bar-tender for a time in Hays, Kansas. Her aunt tells the tale about Patricia pulling a revolver out of her purse while rummaging around for something. When her aunt asked incredulously if the gun was real, Pat said matter-of-factly that it was indeed, and her dad said she better have it handy in case she had to deal with any unsavory characters.
Patricia worked for the BLM in Salmon and later attended smoke jumper training. She then went to Estes Park, Colorado and onto Kansas for a period of time. Later, Patricia settled in Post Falls, Idaho where she worked for Itron, Inc., of Liberty Lake, WA. She was eventually transferred to Dallas and traveled internationally on their behalf. After those adventures Patricia relocated to Boise to help take care of her mother.
Patricia worked in the Idaho Secretary of State's office for the past 20 years. Her coworkers said they were lucky to have her as a partner. She was never too busy to help out, even though she was responsible for the IT Department and edited the Idaho Blue Book. She was influential in dedicating the most recent edition of the Blue Book to three men who worked to eradicate hate groups in the state of Idaho. One coworker said that no one was better at finding information on the Internet than Patricia. She had an easy way of saying "no problem" with a laugh. Often Patricia would simply reply to an email request for her assistance with "done". She read voraciously, wanted to ride the Orient Express, and had a soft spot for stray dogs. A complex, interesting, giving person, Patricia's contributions to our state and those lucky enough to be a part of her life were quiet and significant. Idaho Secretary of State, Ben Ysursa, graciously recognized Pat's service with a moment of silence on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 3:00 pm.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Tom Herman.
She is survived by her longtime partner and companion, Roy V. Cuellar. Other survivors include an aunt, Alexia Brungardt (Hays, KS), and first cousins Ed Herman (Salmon, ID), William Herman (Petaluma, CA), Frank Herman, (Vancouver, WA), Richard Herman (Folsom, CA), James Herman (Bellevue, WA), Alan D. Herman, Neal Herman, Jackie Prickett (Wichita, KS), Susan Anderson (Hebron, NE), Agnes Herman, Barbara King, John C. Herman, and Margaret Carlson (Hays, KS,) and Sam Brungardt (St. Paul, MN). Although Patricia had no children of her own, her "kids" include Roy's daughters, Sarah, Rebecca, and Rachel Cuellar; as well as those she considered her nieces and nephew Christine, Pauline, and Luke Adams, and "grandnieces", Wylee and Bailey. Patricia also leaves behind her cat, Lucky, and dog, Ninja (both of whom she rescued) as well as her "step-dogs," Bambi and Macon. Patricia had countless friends who join her family in missing her.
Thanks to the caregivers at St. Alphonsus Hospital and Horizon Home Health and Hospice in Boise who cared for Patricia in the last months of her life.
At Patricia's request, no service will be held. Her ashes will be scattered at a later date at a location she selected. A scholarship is being established in her memory. For more information on the planned scholarship, please stay in touch with Roy at [email protected]. Patricia's friends and family ask that those wishing to honor her memory do so by helping an animal in need, donating books to a good cause, educating another person or otherwise giving of themselves. Patricia left this world better than she found it.
Published in Idaho Statesman on Apr. 13, 2014
1960 ~ 2014
Patricia Elizabeth "Pat" Herman passed peacefully at her home on April 4, 2014. She was born on July 29, 1960 in Salmon, Idaho to Amarette and Ludwig "Lou" Herman. Her first five years of life, she lived in a log cabin she "built herself" on Colson Creek off the Upper Salmon River. She later moved to town so as to give her the opportunity to begin the first grade, already knowing how to read and write thanks to her mother. Patricia attended Pioneer Elementary, Brooklyn Junior High and Salmon High where she was a member of the Class of 1978. Patricia studied abroad during her sophomore and junior years of high school in London, Paris, Florence, and Madrid. Later, Pat went on to study at Idaho State University, Southern Methodist University, and Amber University. Pat enjoyed riding horses, motorcycles, rock n' roll, jazz, and played piano throughout her life.
Patricia had some amazing experiences. She waited on President Jimmy Carter and Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus in Salmon, Idaho when they floated the Salmon River through Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area. Patricia met Pope John Paul in a receiving line and was able to kiss his ring. While working as a part-time Light Technician at Texas Stadium, she met Robert Plant, who gave her a hug and kiss on the cheek.
Patricia's Aunt Alexia remembered Pat staying with them on the farm while she was working as a bar-tender for a time in Hays, Kansas. Her aunt tells the tale about Patricia pulling a revolver out of her purse while rummaging around for something. When her aunt asked incredulously if the gun was real, Pat said matter-of-factly that it was indeed, and her dad said she better have it handy in case she had to deal with any unsavory characters.
Patricia worked for the BLM in Salmon and later attended smoke jumper training. She then went to Estes Park, Colorado and onto Kansas for a period of time. Later, Patricia settled in Post Falls, Idaho where she worked for Itron, Inc., of Liberty Lake, WA. She was eventually transferred to Dallas and traveled internationally on their behalf. After those adventures Patricia relocated to Boise to help take care of her mother.
Patricia worked in the Idaho Secretary of State's office for the past 20 years. Her coworkers said they were lucky to have her as a partner. She was never too busy to help out, even though she was responsible for the IT Department and edited the Idaho Blue Book. She was influential in dedicating the most recent edition of the Blue Book to three men who worked to eradicate hate groups in the state of Idaho. One coworker said that no one was better at finding information on the Internet than Patricia. She had an easy way of saying "no problem" with a laugh. Often Patricia would simply reply to an email request for her assistance with "done". She read voraciously, wanted to ride the Orient Express, and had a soft spot for stray dogs. A complex, interesting, giving person, Patricia's contributions to our state and those lucky enough to be a part of her life were quiet and significant. Idaho Secretary of State, Ben Ysursa, graciously recognized Pat's service with a moment of silence on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 3:00 pm.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Tom Herman.
She is survived by her longtime partner and companion, Roy V. Cuellar. Other survivors include an aunt, Alexia Brungardt (Hays, KS), and first cousins Ed Herman (Salmon, ID), William Herman (Petaluma, CA), Frank Herman, (Vancouver, WA), Richard Herman (Folsom, CA), James Herman (Bellevue, WA), Alan D. Herman, Neal Herman, Jackie Prickett (Wichita, KS), Susan Anderson (Hebron, NE), Agnes Herman, Barbara King, John C. Herman, and Margaret Carlson (Hays, KS,) and Sam Brungardt (St. Paul, MN). Although Patricia had no children of her own, her "kids" include Roy's daughters, Sarah, Rebecca, and Rachel Cuellar; as well as those she considered her nieces and nephew Christine, Pauline, and Luke Adams, and "grandnieces", Wylee and Bailey. Patricia also leaves behind her cat, Lucky, and dog, Ninja (both of whom she rescued) as well as her "step-dogs," Bambi and Macon. Patricia had countless friends who join her family in missing her.
Thanks to the caregivers at St. Alphonsus Hospital and Horizon Home Health and Hospice in Boise who cared for Patricia in the last months of her life.
At Patricia's request, no service will be held. Her ashes will be scattered at a later date at a location she selected. A scholarship is being established in her memory. For more information on the planned scholarship, please stay in touch with Roy at [email protected]. Patricia's friends and family ask that those wishing to honor her memory do so by helping an animal in need, donating books to a good cause, educating another person or otherwise giving of themselves. Patricia left this world better than she found it.
Published in Idaho Statesman on Apr. 13, 2014
Patricia Elizabeth "Pat" Herman
1960 ~ 2014
Patricia Elizabeth "Pat" Herman passed peacefully at her home on April 4, 2014. She was born on July 29, 1960 in Salmon, Idaho to Amarette and Ludwig "Lou" Herman. Her first five years of life, she lived in a log cabin she "built herself" on Colson Creek off the Upper Salmon River. She later moved to town so as to give her the opportunity to begin the first grade, already knowing how to read and write thanks to her mother. Patricia attended Pioneer Elementary, Brooklyn Junior High and Salmon High where she was a member of the Class of 1978. Patricia studied abroad during her sophomore and junior years of high school in London, Paris, Florence, and Madrid. Later, Pat went on to study at Idaho State University, Southern Methodist University, and Amber University. Pat enjoyed riding horses, motorcycles, rock n' roll, jazz, and played piano throughout her life.
Patricia had some amazing experiences. She waited on President Jimmy Carter and Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus in Salmon, Idaho when they floated the Salmon River through Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area. Patricia met Pope John Paul in a receiving line and was able to kiss his ring. While working as a part-time Light Technician at Texas Stadium, she met Robert Plant, who gave her a hug and kiss on the cheek.
Patricia's Aunt Alexia remembered Pat staying with them on the farm while she was working as a bar-tender for a time in Hays, Kansas. Her aunt tells the tale about Patricia pulling a revolver out of her purse while rummaging around for something. When her aunt asked incredulously if the gun was real, Pat said matter-of-factly that it was indeed, and her dad said she better have it handy in case she had to deal with any unsavory characters.
Patricia worked for the BLM in Salmon and later attended smoke jumper training. She then went to Estes Park, Colorado and onto Kansas for a period of time. Later, Patricia settled in Post Falls, Idaho where she worked for Itron, Inc., of Liberty Lake, WA. She was eventually transferred to Dallas and traveled internationally on their behalf. After those adventures Patricia relocated to Boise to help take care of her mother.
Patricia worked in the Idaho Secretary of State's office for the past 20 years. Her coworkers said they were lucky to have her as a partner. She was never too busy to help out, even though she was responsible for the IT Department and edited the Idaho Blue Book. She was influential in dedicating the most recent edition of the Blue Book to three men who worked to eradicate hate groups in the state of Idaho. One coworker said that no one was better at finding information on the Internet than Patricia. She had an easy way of saying "no problem" with a laugh. Often Patricia would simply reply to an email request for her assistance with "done". She read voraciously, wanted to ride the Orient Express, and had a soft spot for stray dogs. A complex, interesting, giving person, Patricia's contributions to our state and those lucky enough to be a part of her life were quiet and significant. Idaho Secretary of State, Ben Ysursa, graciously recognized Pat's service with a moment of silence on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 3:00 pm.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Tom Herman.
She is survived by her longtime partner and companion, Roy V. Cuellar. Other survivors include an aunt, Alexia Brungardt (Hays, KS), and first cousins Ed Herman (Salmon, ID), William Herman (Petaluma, CA), Frank Herman, (Vancouver, WA), Richard Herman (Folsom, CA), James Herman (Bellevue, WA), Alan D. Herman, Neal Herman, Jackie Prickett (Wichita, KS), Susan Anderson (Hebron, NE), Agnes Herman, Barbara King, John C. Herman, and Margaret Carlson (Hays, KS,) and Sam Brungardt (St. Paul, MN). Although Patricia had no children of her own, her "kids" include Roy's daughters, Sarah, Rebecca, and Rachel Cuellar; as well as those she considered her nieces and nephew Christine, Pauline, and Luke Adams, and "grandnieces", Wylee and Bailey. Patricia also leaves behind her cat, Lucky, and dog, Ninja (both of whom she rescued) as well as her "step-dogs," Bambi and Macon. Patricia had countless friends who join her family in missing her.
Thanks to the caregivers at St. Alphonsus Hospital and Horizon Home Health and Hospice in Boise who cared for Patricia in the last months of her life.
At Patricia's request, no service will be held. Her ashes will be scattered at a later date at a location she selected. A scholarship is being established in her memory. For more information on the planned scholarship, please stay in touch with Roy at [email protected]. Patricia's friends and family ask that those wishing to honor her memory do so by helping an animal in need, donating books to a good cause, educating another person or otherwise giving of themselves. Patricia left this world better than she found it.
Published in Idaho Statesman on Apr. 13, 2014
1960 ~ 2014
Patricia Elizabeth "Pat" Herman passed peacefully at her home on April 4, 2014. She was born on July 29, 1960 in Salmon, Idaho to Amarette and Ludwig "Lou" Herman. Her first five years of life, she lived in a log cabin she "built herself" on Colson Creek off the Upper Salmon River. She later moved to town so as to give her the opportunity to begin the first grade, already knowing how to read and write thanks to her mother. Patricia attended Pioneer Elementary, Brooklyn Junior High and Salmon High where she was a member of the Class of 1978. Patricia studied abroad during her sophomore and junior years of high school in London, Paris, Florence, and Madrid. Later, Pat went on to study at Idaho State University, Southern Methodist University, and Amber University. Pat enjoyed riding horses, motorcycles, rock n' roll, jazz, and played piano throughout her life.
Patricia had some amazing experiences. She waited on President Jimmy Carter and Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus in Salmon, Idaho when they floated the Salmon River through Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area. Patricia met Pope John Paul in a receiving line and was able to kiss his ring. While working as a part-time Light Technician at Texas Stadium, she met Robert Plant, who gave her a hug and kiss on the cheek.
Patricia's Aunt Alexia remembered Pat staying with them on the farm while she was working as a bar-tender for a time in Hays, Kansas. Her aunt tells the tale about Patricia pulling a revolver out of her purse while rummaging around for something. When her aunt asked incredulously if the gun was real, Pat said matter-of-factly that it was indeed, and her dad said she better have it handy in case she had to deal with any unsavory characters.
Patricia worked for the BLM in Salmon and later attended smoke jumper training. She then went to Estes Park, Colorado and onto Kansas for a period of time. Later, Patricia settled in Post Falls, Idaho where she worked for Itron, Inc., of Liberty Lake, WA. She was eventually transferred to Dallas and traveled internationally on their behalf. After those adventures Patricia relocated to Boise to help take care of her mother.
Patricia worked in the Idaho Secretary of State's office for the past 20 years. Her coworkers said they were lucky to have her as a partner. She was never too busy to help out, even though she was responsible for the IT Department and edited the Idaho Blue Book. She was influential in dedicating the most recent edition of the Blue Book to three men who worked to eradicate hate groups in the state of Idaho. One coworker said that no one was better at finding information on the Internet than Patricia. She had an easy way of saying "no problem" with a laugh. Often Patricia would simply reply to an email request for her assistance with "done". She read voraciously, wanted to ride the Orient Express, and had a soft spot for stray dogs. A complex, interesting, giving person, Patricia's contributions to our state and those lucky enough to be a part of her life were quiet and significant. Idaho Secretary of State, Ben Ysursa, graciously recognized Pat's service with a moment of silence on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 3:00 pm.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Tom Herman.
She is survived by her longtime partner and companion, Roy V. Cuellar. Other survivors include an aunt, Alexia Brungardt (Hays, KS), and first cousins Ed Herman (Salmon, ID), William Herman (Petaluma, CA), Frank Herman, (Vancouver, WA), Richard Herman (Folsom, CA), James Herman (Bellevue, WA), Alan D. Herman, Neal Herman, Jackie Prickett (Wichita, KS), Susan Anderson (Hebron, NE), Agnes Herman, Barbara King, John C. Herman, and Margaret Carlson (Hays, KS,) and Sam Brungardt (St. Paul, MN). Although Patricia had no children of her own, her "kids" include Roy's daughters, Sarah, Rebecca, and Rachel Cuellar; as well as those she considered her nieces and nephew Christine, Pauline, and Luke Adams, and "grandnieces", Wylee and Bailey. Patricia also leaves behind her cat, Lucky, and dog, Ninja (both of whom she rescued) as well as her "step-dogs," Bambi and Macon. Patricia had countless friends who join her family in missing her.
Thanks to the caregivers at St. Alphonsus Hospital and Horizon Home Health and Hospice in Boise who cared for Patricia in the last months of her life.
At Patricia's request, no service will be held. Her ashes will be scattered at a later date at a location she selected. A scholarship is being established in her memory. For more information on the planned scholarship, please stay in touch with Roy at [email protected]. Patricia's friends and family ask that those wishing to honor her memory do so by helping an animal in need, donating books to a good cause, educating another person or otherwise giving of themselves. Patricia left this world better than she found it.
Published in Idaho Statesman on Apr. 13, 2014
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