Pat (Patricia Ann) Parrish
Keith & Keith Funeral Home
YAKIMA - Pat (Patricia Ann) Parrish was called to work in Our Lord's Gardens on August 7th 2008.
She passed on due to complications from hip surgery.
Pat was born, September 29, 1930 to Avilla and Muriel (Hutchings) Fortier. She was a proud descendant of Yakima's pioneering families (Fortier, Hutchings, Lanterman, Regimbal).
She was raised across the street from St. Paul's Cathedral with her brother Robert (Seattle), sisters Mary Lou (Walker - Seattle - deceased) and Joanne (Marsh - Yakima).
Pat attended St. Joseph's Academy (1944-48) where she was student body president. She continued her education at Yakima Valley College (YVC).
While attending a dance at YVC, Pat met the love of her life, Lew (Granville) Parrish. They were married in St. Paul's Cathedral in 1951.
After moving to Seattle where Lew attended the University of Washington they started their family. The 3 - Ds, David (Los Angeles), Dick (Richland) and Doug (Yakima).
In 1964 the family moved back to Yakima.
Pat loved the wonders of nature, the ocean and lakes, the plants and animals. She shared this love with her family on camping trips throughout Washington. She loved eating freshly caught crab and oysters by the campfire followed by a family walk gazing at the stars. Pat and Lew eventually built a family cabin near a favorite camping spot on Mayfield Lake. She cherished the time she spent at "The Lake".
Pat loved animals. The family had dogs, cats, rabbits, ducks, a pet(?) skunk and even "Maggie" the Magpie who after Pat healed its injured wing decided to stay with the family.
Pat spent hours in her gardens. Every year family and friends would receive an abundance of vegetables and canned fruits. We have no idea what she did with all that zucchini.
In the 70's you may have remembered her strutting down the fashion runway as a model for The Bon Marche and Dee Anns.
Meanwhile Pat's family grew as her boys married bringing Dianne, Teresa and Sylvia into her family.
The grandchildren, Pat loved her grandchildren. Andrew, Jeremy, Ashley, Nicole, Jessica and Julia all have fond memories of making mud pies with Grandma, going through the costume trunk and playing "dress up", making snow angels and snowmen. They will never forget those wonderful Christmas visits. Pat was very proud of all her grandchildren's many accomplishments. If you knew Pat, you knew about her grandchildren.
Pat also has an extended family of nephews, nieces and neighborhood children. At times her house would look like a day care center. She loved it.
On Halloween her West Chestnut house was a popular destination. For years kids from all over Yakima lined up to see the woman with the scraggly black hair and green face, but the disguise was soon broken by her kind smile.
Holidays were special for Pat because she loved to cook. She was happy in the kitchen with her family, cooking turkey, grinding sweetbreads for homemade tortellini or baking for her friends. She loved to have the family over for the big holiday meals.
Pat's kindness has touched so many people, family, friends and the hundreds of children that came to visit her every Halloween.
We have all been very fortunate and blessed for having known this wonderful woman.
Viewing and visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Keith & Keith Ninth Avenue Chapel. A Vigil service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2008 at the Holy Family Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Holy Family Catholic Church. A committal service will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Holy Family Church, ALS or Cancer Research.
Keith & Keith Funeral Home
YAKIMA - Pat (Patricia Ann) Parrish was called to work in Our Lord's Gardens on August 7th 2008.
She passed on due to complications from hip surgery.
Pat was born, September 29, 1930 to Avilla and Muriel (Hutchings) Fortier. She was a proud descendant of Yakima's pioneering families (Fortier, Hutchings, Lanterman, Regimbal).
She was raised across the street from St. Paul's Cathedral with her brother Robert (Seattle), sisters Mary Lou (Walker - Seattle - deceased) and Joanne (Marsh - Yakima).
Pat attended St. Joseph's Academy (1944-48) where she was student body president. She continued her education at Yakima Valley College (YVC).
While attending a dance at YVC, Pat met the love of her life, Lew (Granville) Parrish. They were married in St. Paul's Cathedral in 1951.
After moving to Seattle where Lew attended the University of Washington they started their family. The 3 - Ds, David (Los Angeles), Dick (Richland) and Doug (Yakima).
In 1964 the family moved back to Yakima.
Pat loved the wonders of nature, the ocean and lakes, the plants and animals. She shared this love with her family on camping trips throughout Washington. She loved eating freshly caught crab and oysters by the campfire followed by a family walk gazing at the stars. Pat and Lew eventually built a family cabin near a favorite camping spot on Mayfield Lake. She cherished the time she spent at "The Lake".
Pat loved animals. The family had dogs, cats, rabbits, ducks, a pet(?) skunk and even "Maggie" the Magpie who after Pat healed its injured wing decided to stay with the family.
Pat spent hours in her gardens. Every year family and friends would receive an abundance of vegetables and canned fruits. We have no idea what she did with all that zucchini.
In the 70's you may have remembered her strutting down the fashion runway as a model for The Bon Marche and Dee Anns.
Meanwhile Pat's family grew as her boys married bringing Dianne, Teresa and Sylvia into her family.
The grandchildren, Pat loved her grandchildren. Andrew, Jeremy, Ashley, Nicole, Jessica and Julia all have fond memories of making mud pies with Grandma, going through the costume trunk and playing "dress up", making snow angels and snowmen. They will never forget those wonderful Christmas visits. Pat was very proud of all her grandchildren's many accomplishments. If you knew Pat, you knew about her grandchildren.
Pat also has an extended family of nephews, nieces and neighborhood children. At times her house would look like a day care center. She loved it.
On Halloween her West Chestnut house was a popular destination. For years kids from all over Yakima lined up to see the woman with the scraggly black hair and green face, but the disguise was soon broken by her kind smile.
Holidays were special for Pat because she loved to cook. She was happy in the kitchen with her family, cooking turkey, grinding sweetbreads for homemade tortellini or baking for her friends. She loved to have the family over for the big holiday meals.
Pat's kindness has touched so many people, family, friends and the hundreds of children that came to visit her every Halloween.
We have all been very fortunate and blessed for having known this wonderful woman.
Viewing and visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Keith & Keith Ninth Avenue Chapel. A Vigil service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2008 at the Holy Family Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Holy Family Catholic Church. A committal service will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Holy Family Church, ALS or Cancer Research.
Pat (Patricia Ann) Parrish
Keith & Keith Funeral Home
YAKIMA - Pat (Patricia Ann) Parrish was called to work in Our Lord's Gardens on August 7th 2008.
She passed on due to complications from hip surgery.
Pat was born, September 29, 1930 to Avilla and Muriel (Hutchings) Fortier. She was a proud descendant of Yakima's pioneering families (Fortier, Hutchings, Lanterman, Regimbal).
She was raised across the street from St. Paul's Cathedral with her brother Robert (Seattle), sisters Mary Lou (Walker - Seattle - deceased) and Joanne (Marsh - Yakima).
Pat attended St. Joseph's Academy (1944-48) where she was student body president. She continued her education at Yakima Valley College (YVC).
While attending a dance at YVC, Pat met the love of her life, Lew (Granville) Parrish. They were married in St. Paul's Cathedral in 1951.
After moving to Seattle where Lew attended the University of Washington they started their family. The 3 - Ds, David (Los Angeles), Dick (Richland) and Doug (Yakima).
In 1964 the family moved back to Yakima.
Pat loved the wonders of nature, the ocean and lakes, the plants and animals. She shared this love with her family on camping trips throughout Washington. She loved eating freshly caught crab and oysters by the campfire followed by a family walk gazing at the stars. Pat and Lew eventually built a family cabin near a favorite camping spot on Mayfield Lake. She cherished the time she spent at "The Lake".
Pat loved animals. The family had dogs, cats, rabbits, ducks, a pet(?) skunk and even "Maggie" the Magpie who after Pat healed its injured wing decided to stay with the family.
Pat spent hours in her gardens. Every year family and friends would receive an abundance of vegetables and canned fruits. We have no idea what she did with all that zucchini.
In the 70's you may have remembered her strutting down the fashion runway as a model for The Bon Marche and Dee Anns.
Meanwhile Pat's family grew as her boys married bringing Dianne, Teresa and Sylvia into her family.
The grandchildren, Pat loved her grandchildren. Andrew, Jeremy, Ashley, Nicole, Jessica and Julia all have fond memories of making mud pies with Grandma, going through the costume trunk and playing "dress up", making snow angels and snowmen. They will never forget those wonderful Christmas visits. Pat was very proud of all her grandchildren's many accomplishments. If you knew Pat, you knew about her grandchildren.
Pat also has an extended family of nephews, nieces and neighborhood children. At times her house would look like a day care center. She loved it.
On Halloween her West Chestnut house was a popular destination. For years kids from all over Yakima lined up to see the woman with the scraggly black hair and green face, but the disguise was soon broken by her kind smile.
Holidays were special for Pat because she loved to cook. She was happy in the kitchen with her family, cooking turkey, grinding sweetbreads for homemade tortellini or baking for her friends. She loved to have the family over for the big holiday meals.
Pat's kindness has touched so many people, family, friends and the hundreds of children that came to visit her every Halloween.
We have all been very fortunate and blessed for having known this wonderful woman.
Viewing and visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Keith & Keith Ninth Avenue Chapel. A Vigil service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2008 at the Holy Family Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Holy Family Catholic Church. A committal service will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Holy Family Church, ALS or Cancer Research.
Keith & Keith Funeral Home
YAKIMA - Pat (Patricia Ann) Parrish was called to work in Our Lord's Gardens on August 7th 2008.
She passed on due to complications from hip surgery.
Pat was born, September 29, 1930 to Avilla and Muriel (Hutchings) Fortier. She was a proud descendant of Yakima's pioneering families (Fortier, Hutchings, Lanterman, Regimbal).
She was raised across the street from St. Paul's Cathedral with her brother Robert (Seattle), sisters Mary Lou (Walker - Seattle - deceased) and Joanne (Marsh - Yakima).
Pat attended St. Joseph's Academy (1944-48) where she was student body president. She continued her education at Yakima Valley College (YVC).
While attending a dance at YVC, Pat met the love of her life, Lew (Granville) Parrish. They were married in St. Paul's Cathedral in 1951.
After moving to Seattle where Lew attended the University of Washington they started their family. The 3 - Ds, David (Los Angeles), Dick (Richland) and Doug (Yakima).
In 1964 the family moved back to Yakima.
Pat loved the wonders of nature, the ocean and lakes, the plants and animals. She shared this love with her family on camping trips throughout Washington. She loved eating freshly caught crab and oysters by the campfire followed by a family walk gazing at the stars. Pat and Lew eventually built a family cabin near a favorite camping spot on Mayfield Lake. She cherished the time she spent at "The Lake".
Pat loved animals. The family had dogs, cats, rabbits, ducks, a pet(?) skunk and even "Maggie" the Magpie who after Pat healed its injured wing decided to stay with the family.
Pat spent hours in her gardens. Every year family and friends would receive an abundance of vegetables and canned fruits. We have no idea what she did with all that zucchini.
In the 70's you may have remembered her strutting down the fashion runway as a model for The Bon Marche and Dee Anns.
Meanwhile Pat's family grew as her boys married bringing Dianne, Teresa and Sylvia into her family.
The grandchildren, Pat loved her grandchildren. Andrew, Jeremy, Ashley, Nicole, Jessica and Julia all have fond memories of making mud pies with Grandma, going through the costume trunk and playing "dress up", making snow angels and snowmen. They will never forget those wonderful Christmas visits. Pat was very proud of all her grandchildren's many accomplishments. If you knew Pat, you knew about her grandchildren.
Pat also has an extended family of nephews, nieces and neighborhood children. At times her house would look like a day care center. She loved it.
On Halloween her West Chestnut house was a popular destination. For years kids from all over Yakima lined up to see the woman with the scraggly black hair and green face, but the disguise was soon broken by her kind smile.
Holidays were special for Pat because she loved to cook. She was happy in the kitchen with her family, cooking turkey, grinding sweetbreads for homemade tortellini or baking for her friends. She loved to have the family over for the big holiday meals.
Pat's kindness has touched so many people, family, friends and the hundreds of children that came to visit her every Halloween.
We have all been very fortunate and blessed for having known this wonderful woman.
Viewing and visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Keith & Keith Ninth Avenue Chapel. A Vigil service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2008 at the Holy Family Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Holy Family Catholic Church. A committal service will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Holy Family Church, ALS or Cancer Research.
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