PATRICIA HARRINGTON Obituary

Patricia Ann Harrington Age 79, died peacefully on October 6th, 2013, after a short illness. Born September 15th, 1934 in Santa Ana, California, Patricia moved to Tacoma as a child and spent her youth riding and competitively jumping horses. It was at Lincoln H.S. where she met the love of her life and future husband, Jerry Woodard. Married until his passing, Jerry precedes Patricia in death. Patricia was freshman class president at the University of Washington, and finished her academic career with a Master of Education at the University of Puget Sound. She worked tirelessly at Stanley Elementary School in Tacoma, bringing innovative education programs to the hilltop. She retired as an administrator at Central School. In her retirement Patricia was a mystery writer, publishing two novels, and a compilation of short stories. She was also a grant writer working with the Tacoma Urban League, and advocate for the Cambodian Christian community. Patricia was active in the Episcopal Church and was the recipient of the Bishops Cross. She was also the matriarch to generations of lost and abandoned animals. Patricia is survived by her sister Virginia Harwood, and children Cheryl Woodard (James Haney), Michael Woodard (Katherine Woodard), William Woodard, and Kathleen Woodard (Doug Stewart). Her passion and unconditional love was devoted to her grandchildren, Meghan Woodard, Katelyn Woodard, Molly Woodard, and Bridget Haney. Memorial services will be held at St. Luke's Church, Tacoma, 11:00, on Saturday, October 12th, 2013. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Tacoma-Pierce County Humane Society. Please sign online guestbook at TuellMckee.com

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Oct. 9, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for PATRICIA HARRINGTON

16 Entries

Mel

May 4, 2020

Miss you Pat! I know its been 6 1/2 years!
You will never know how our conversations meant so much!
We talked travel, writing, politics, crime and your love of God.
Just thinking of you after the recent passing of my Mother.

November 7, 2013

My thoughts are with the family. I just "went looking" for Pat on Facebook since I hadn't heard from her for a while and was very dismayed to see that she had left us.

I knew Pat for the past 20 years...I'm a fellow grantwriter and even hired Pat for contract work at my last job.

You are greatly missed.

Cynthia Nicholson

October 21, 2013

Sending loving prayers to all of Pat's family. Pat was of sturdy stock (Beloit, KS)--and her contributions very significant. You must be proud of all her accomplishments! She was kind to my daughter, Paige, and her family in W. Seattle. We are proud to own Pat's books. . .
Cynthia Harrington Nicholson (Mrs. Raymond W.)
801 Cobblestone Drive
Evansville, IN 47715
(first cousin, second daughter of Herbert P. Harrington, Rex's younger brother)

October 17, 2013

Dear Cheryl, Jim & Bridget,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Cheryl, your mother sounds like an amazing lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Julie McKelvey

Jo Anne Solitaire

October 15, 2013

To the Woodard Family,
We met Pat while she was a grant writer for THA. She embraced all she met,and was quite the "Lady!" May our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ watch over you and keep you in his tender care.
Yours in Christ and Love,
Jo Anne Solitaire and Family

Yvonne Ginoulis

October 12, 2013

Dear Woodard Family: Your mom was an inspiration to everyone she met. I met her through work at THA and through a mutual friend who is with you mom in heaven. They are in a peaceful place probably working on a grant somewhere or sitting on the beach of Antiqua. She was a great lady and will be dearly missed. You were lucky to call her mom. Yvonne Ginoulis

October 12, 2013

Condolences to Pat' s family - she loved you so much. Pat was a dear and gentle friend and I will miss her. Judy Franklin

October 11, 2013

Dear Kathleen and Family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I am certainly thinking of you all at this difficult time and hope you find comfort with your family and all of your wonderful memories.
Cathy Malcolmson

Margaret Hannigan

October 11, 2013

Pat was an inspiration to me. Her faith and her willingness to demonstrate it always gave me lots to think about and emulate. Her love for her dogs and her neighbors was an expression of her love for all God's creation. We really did not have enough time with her.

May Sheng

October 10, 2013

Hi Kathleen, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Our hearts go out to you during this sad time of your life. We hope that you take care and stay strong. With our deepest condolences, May Sheng and Stephen Wu

October 10, 2013

Dear Kathleen and Family
We are thinking of you in this difficult time.
Leslie and Pat Hart

Darlene Murray

October 10, 2013

Kathleen and Family, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Thinking of you at this difficult time. May you find strength with all of the wonderful memories you have.
Darlene Murray and Peter Dean

October 10, 2013

Kathleen and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Thinking of you and your loss. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.
Marlene Gummer

Kay Stewart

October 9, 2013

Dear Kathleen and Woodard families; We are so sorry for your loss. We remember your mother fondly, appreciated her genuine and faithful spirit and we so enjoyed her short stories and mystery novels. She will be sadly missed. With our love & condolensces, Kay & Derek, in Winnipeg

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