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Patricia Paulson Obituary
May 10, 1940 - October 5, 2022
Prosser, Washington - Patricia Ruth "Pat" Paulson passed away October 5, 2022 in Richland, Washington. She was 82.
She was born May 10, 1940 in Hollywood California. She lived with her mother and grandmother until she had her first child.
In 1958 she moved to Washington where she met and married Herb Lightle. They had one son.
After separating, she moved to the Tri-Cities where she met and married Dale Bigham. Between them they raised 7 children while building two successful small businesses. They bred, raised and trained race horses that ran at tracks around the Northwest. She was proud of the winning record that her horses built. Dale and Pat were married 31 years, until his passing.
In 1999 Pat met Ken Paulson. They were married October, 21, 2000. Together they bred and raced Thoroughbred race horses. They received numerous awards from the Washington Horse
Breeders Association for their work. They enjoyed traveling and seeing the sights around the country. Ken passed in 2020.
Pat is survived by her children and step-children Gary Bigham, Balinda Buechler, Michael Lightle, Charles Bigham, and Shane Bigham. She has 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husbands Dale Bigham, and Ken Paulson; and by children Jeannine Ludtke, Debra Hollett, Tamara Paulson, and Mark Paulson.
A combined celebration of life for Pat and Ken will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 16114 N. Gibbon Pl, Prosser, WA 99350. Contact Shane Bigham with questions at [email protected].
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. You may leave a message for the family at www.prosserfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Lisa Mars
November 7, 2022
You will be missed Pat.
Randy Sorick
October 27, 2022
I remember Pat and Dale from the horse races back in the 80's. They were always nice friendly people at Sundowns. They had some nice horses. They are missed.
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