Patricia Bridget Okerlund
Patricia Bridget Okerlund, 77, of Redmond passed away peacefully
in her sleep surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, November
6. Born on February 10, 1931 in Chicago, IL Pat is preceeded in death
by her husband Clarence and survived by her children Micheal Giusti
and family of Walla Walla, Mandy Giusti and family of Redmond,
Martha Songer and family of Pittsburgh, Mary Okerlund of Redmond
and Tracy Riggins and family of Seattle, her sister Barbara Finn and
10 grandchildren who brought her such pride and joy.
Pat was active with many groups and organizations throughout her
life and was an active member of St. Judes Catholic Church until her
stroke 2 years ago. She was a regular lector at the 5pm service Saturday
nights and was a founding member of the wedding committee and
prayer group. She lived her life walking in Jesus’ footsteps and now
walks beside him.
Pat has been a resident of the Rose Hill Adult Family Home and
her family would like to acknowledge and thank Veronica and Dana
for their loving care and support of Mom. You are such a blessing to
our family.
A memorial celebration mass will be held on December 18 at
11:00am at St. Judes Catholic Church.
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