PATRICIA ANN LAMPSON

PATRICIA ANN LAMPSON Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home Patricia Ann Lampson, loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend, passed away peacefully March 23, 2016 at Chenoweth House (Three Rivers Place), Kennewick, WA Born December 10, 1930, in Tacoma, Washington to Hal R. Andress and Velma Mayfield Andress, Pat spent many years in the Yakima valley including Grandview and the Tri-City area. Pat was loved by and married to Ira C. Lampson for more than 60 years, raising their family in Kennewick. During that time she raised five children of her own along with many of their friends at various times in their lives. She loved her family and friends and cherished and enjoyed visits from her kids, grand kids and great grandchildren. She especially liked betting on the horses at Sundowns or 'going south' to the Wildhorse in her later years. Highlights of her and Ike's horseracing included their trip to the Kentucky Derby and their friendship with the Williams' and the McDowell families. Lots of ball games, graduations, motor home ski trips and family get-togethers culminated in a life well lived and a family treasured. Pat appreciated and looked forward to visits from her sister-in-law, Jean Robinson and the continued connection with friends Mary and Larry Heisey and Linda Williams. Patricia is survived by her daughter Kim (Rusty) Knight, sons Tom Lampson (Kim), Josh Lampson (Kerri), and Scott Lampson, and son-in-law, Jim Adams. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Janet Patterson (Bruce), Julie Tripp (Tuan), Jennifer Azure (Torey), Carmel Lampson (Sarah Gerlitz), Tanner Berg (Olivia), Brianna Burkhead (Shane), Keith Knight, Kyle Knight, Tayleur Lampson, Jourdann Lampson and Jayse Lampson. Great-grandchildren are Troy, Tricia and Tessa Patterson, Dakota (Emily) and Ashton Tripp, Elizabeth, Michael and Samantha Azure, Oliver Lampson Gerlitz, Oakley Berg, Rhys and Reagan Burkhead, Boston, Hayden and Addisyn Knight, Kennton and Kaiah Lampson, and Isaiah Lampson. Ike's sister, Jean Robinson also survives her along with many nieces and nephews whom she loved and who loved her as well. Preceding her in death are her husband, Ira C. Lampson, son Charles, son Frank, daughter Diana Adams, sister Ella Mae Minks and brother Hal R. Andress. The family appreciates the dedicated care of Dr. Pillai during Pat's recent illness. The family would also like to give a very heart-felt thank you to the staff of dedicated caregivers at Chenoweth House and to Hospice for their special care provided to our mom, grandma and friend. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice at The Chaplaincy, 1480 Fowler St., Richland, WA 99352. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Kennewick, WA followed by a family and friends luncheon and get together at the Pasco American Legion Hall, 1029 W. Sylvester, Pasco, WA from 12:00-2:00 p.m. The family invites you to sign their online tribute wall at www.muellersfuneral homes.com