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Patricia Hodges Obituary

Patricia Hodges, born in Dollar Bay, Upper Michigan, on June 4, 1936 and died December 4, 2013 at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital after suffering from a massive stroke. Pat, as she was know to all, is survived by her husband of 48 years, Tom R. Hodges, MD and her brothers: David and Steven Finnegan. Pat was a nursing instructor with the L.A. Unified School District and taught nursing students at Pierce College, UCLA and St. Joseph's Hospital from 1965 until she retired in 1992. During these years, Pat resided in Malibu, CA. In 1999, Pat and her husband moved to the Santa Ynez Valley and resettled in Lompoc for the past seven years. Pat was an enthusiastic contract bridge player and was involved with the bridge clubs of the area. Burial will be private.

Published by Los Angeles Times on Dec. 15, 2013.
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I remember Pat as a sweet person and a wonderful and true friend. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Susan Barrett

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December 9, 2020

All of us at the College of St. Scholastica were saddened to hear of Pat's death. Our prayers and sympathy are with Tom and all Pat's family and friends. Her death is a great loss to all of us.

Sr. Joan Marie Stelman

December 17, 2013

Pat Hodges was a wonderful person and a great friend. It was truly an honor to know her and she will be dearly missed.

Jean Allen-Faust and Robert Faust

December 16, 2013

Pat was a member of the Santa Maria Bridge Club. She was a wonderful player and contributor and we will miss her, very much!

Susan Barrett

December 16, 2013

My sincere condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this time of great sorrow.

D Wright

December 16, 2013

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