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Patricia Lawson Obituary

Patricia N. Lawson born Septemper 7, 1949 in Omaha Nebraska, left this earth on September 17, 2010 at the age of 61, in Palm Springs Calif. At her side was her life partner of 31 years, Cheryl Burdeno. She leaves behind her sister, Terry Huff, nephew Jason Cook, her Aunt, Helen Smith, her Uncle, David Smith, and her mother, Dorcus Zwingman. She was preceded in death by her father John Egnew, grandmother Helen Mitchell, and step-father George Zwingman. Memorial will be announced at a later date.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Sep. 25 to Sep. 30, 2010.

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September 29, 2010

Cheryl; Marie and I are sorry for your loss.
We talk about you two quite often.
Take care of yourself.
Buzz & Marie

Clinton Fischler

September 29, 2010

Dear Cheryl, I am so truly sorry for your loss. Trish was always so much fun in the restaurant. I remember she loved her egg salad sandwiches with mayo on both sides of the bread. You were both fantastic neighbors at work and home. She loved animals and I always admired that about her. My thoughts are with you and Aunt Helen at this difficult time.
Clinton (Patrick's Roadhouse)

September 27, 2010

Dear Cheryl, Iam so very sorry for your loss! Trish was awesome to work with, she will be very missed. I still remember when she took the time to help me move to my new place. She was there for me when I needed a helping hand. She gave me a little angel mirror for my home, it was hers, I still have it. You will be in my prayers.

September 27, 2010

Dear Cheryl, Iam so very sorry for your loss! Trish was awesome to work with, she will be very missed. I still remember when she took the time to help me move to my new place. She was there for me when I needed a helping hand. She gave me a little angel mirror for my home, it was hers, I still have it. Again I am so deeply sorry for your loss I will keep you in my prayers.

September 27, 2010

Dear Cheryl, I wanted say I am sorry for your loss. Trish was a lady that had alot of stories about her life. And she loved her dogs those were her babies. And her favorite color was purple just like mine. I will miss her. I will keep you in my prayers...

September 27, 2010

Dear Cheryl, I wanted to say I am truly sorry for your loss. Trish was a very nice and funny lady. She told some many stories about her life. And she was a pleasure to work with. I do know her favorite color was purple the same as mine. I will miss her alot. Her family is in my prayers....

September 27, 2010

Dear Cheryl

We are so sorry for your loss. Trish was a bright, fun and funny lady always there to support whatever was happening. I have many great memories of Pride Events and also our DWE group. The community lost a great lady and your loss is unmeasurable. My sympathy also to Helen who was so loved by Trish as well and brought into our hearts by Trish.
Sharon Doty and Barbara Barrett

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