Patsy Ann Bogges

Age 70, passed away on the morning of October 15, 2010 after a brief fight with pancreatic cancer. She was born to Walter William Nichols and Anna Arko Nichols on March 17th 1940 in the small mining town of Chloride Arizona. They later settled in Richmond California where she spent her childhood being raised the only daughter of three children in a single parent home. Pat always gave immense credit to her beloved mother Anna Nichols who was an example of the great love, dedication, and hard work it took to overcome any obstacles. In her early twenties she met Albert L. Bogges and they were married on October 10th 1964. They moved to Sebastopol California in 1970 where she dedicated her life to raising her three children. Pat volunteered her time at the schools and played an active role in all her children's activities. Besides being a loving mother she was a devoted friend, wife, sister, daughter and grandmother. She was an excellent baker and cake decorator even winning grand prize for a wedding cake at the Sonoma County fair. Pat was a member of The Autumn Leaves and played bunko where she had witty humor and many friends. But what she loved most of all is being with her family. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Albert L. Bogges; children: Michael Alan Bogges and wife Diane, Brian Jeffery Bogges and wife Elizabeth and daughter Ann Marie Bogges; grandchildren: Dustin, Payton, Meghan, all from Sonoma County. Her three brothers: William Nichols and sister in law Lorraine, their children John and Bill, of Pinole California; Olen Nichols and late brother in law Steven Vincent of Grass Valley; and late brother Carmond Nichols of Okalahoma. She will be missed. Her Rosary will be recited Thursday October 21st at 7:00 p.m. and her Memorial with Reception to follow will be the following day Friday October 22nd at 10:30 a.m. Both services are to take place at St. Sebastian's Church 7983 Covert Ln. Sebastopol, CA 95472 The reception is located within walking distance in the St. Sebastian's' Hall. Pat wishes that in lieu of flowers, monetary donations be made to either Memorial Hospice of Santa Rosa or the ICF Scholarship Fund Branch 209.