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11/23/1944
DIED
03/22/2011
Patricia Lafky Obituary
LAFKY,
Patricia Ann
(Summers)
Died peacefully March 22nd at her home in Spokane Valley. She was born November 23, 1944, just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Hyattsville, Maryland where she graduated from Regina High School in 1962. She worked for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in both Bethesda, MD and Munich, Germany. Pat later worked as a court reporter and legal transcriptionist in Northern, VA. She moved to Spokane, WA in 1985 where she continued her work in legal transcription and was married to Roger Lafky in 1991. Pat enjoyed spending time with her friends and attending Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). She was also an avid and talented quilter. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Ann (Stephan) Summers, and father, John Marvin Summers. She is survived by her son, Daniel J. Smith (Sandra) of Annapolis, MD; three grandchildren; her stepdaughter, Jill Lafky Barnes (Eric) of Nashville, TN; her brother, John M. Summers, II of Ireland, WV; and aunt, Betty Lou Portch of Boynton Beach, FL. A celebration of Pat's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25 at Spokane Bible Church, 9419 North Five Mile Road, Spokane, 99208. A Reception will follow the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bible Study Fellowship -" c/o Diane Gorton, 19409 E. Riverwalk Lane, Spokane Valley, WA 99016. Checks payable to BSF International, Memo: "Pat Lafky Memorial".
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for Patricia Lafky
Cindy Scinto
March 26, 2011
Pat makes us all look bad when it comes to smiling. Never saw her without a big grin on her bright and cheerful face. I looked up to her and still do. I'm sad for the family and friends left behind but the loss we feel is a gain for heaven. Pat sings now with joy and adoration. We sing with praise and hope. I hate when I lose someone and especially when I haven't seen them for a long time. We bumped into each other last a few months ago in the parking lot at Safeway--a fast update and off we went. She always wanted to know how I was and prayed for me often. Man, even as I sit here typing this note, I feel the anguish of a lost friend. I know we will see her again, but I want her back. The hole will never mend. I love you, Pat.
Diana Mahoney
March 25, 2011
Pat and I were old friends from high school. Over the years, we lost touch but several years ago, because she reached out to me during a reunion, we became friends again. I loved her quirky sense of humor. I will miss your emails and your friendship. My heart goes out to her son, her daughter-in-law and her grandchildren.
Deb Randell
March 24, 2011
It was an honor to know you Pat. I will miss your humor and playfulness on game nights. You are a beautiful person. We will all miss you until we see you again.
Janice Sather
March 24, 2011
Pat was a loyal friend to me and I will miss her deeply. She was honest, caring, funny, loving, and generous. I feel so blessed to have had the gift of her friendship. She was such a special person and God used her in my life in many ways that I will be forever grateful for. Thank you Pat for all that you shared with me and taught me about life.
Brenda Snelling
March 24, 2011
Pat was a wonderful and dear friend to me and I will miss our talks. Brenda Snelling
March 24, 2011
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Jeannine Mason
March 24, 2011
I agree with Terry "Well done, Pat"
You were such an inspiration to me---now go on to be an ispiration to all the other angels.
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