Patricia "Pat" Ann Chorbajian passed away on October 1, 2025. Born in Los Angeles, CA, on November 20, 1930, to Eva and Walter Jackson, Pat was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many.
Pat spent most of her life in Southern California before relocating to Tempe, Arizona, in 2023. She attended Cerritos College and spent most of her career with Vons Grocery, first as a checker and later as a training representative. She then went on to become a certified Vocational Instructor for the State of California. Pat officially retired at the young age of 82.
Pat loved being with family, cooking, traveling, and was an avid reader. You could always count on her trustworthy recommendation for the best taco spot in town. Good taste was never something Pat fell short on; she had a timeless style with a knack for fashion and home decor. Pat was known for her kindness and warmth; she never met a stranger, striking up a chat with anyone who would listen. We will miss her stories terribly.
In her passing, Pat is reunited with her sons, Steven Richard Walker and Craig Michael Chorbajian, her son-in-law, Shawn Thompson, as well as her sister, Diane, and her brother, Richard. She is survived by her son, Timothy Walker (Teri), and daughter Rebecca Thompson; her grandchildren Carrie Walker Finegan and Tim and Daniel Walker; Corey (Sicily), Lindsay (Thomas), and Chelsea Walker; Tyler (Fernanda) and Megan Thompson; Catie Chorbajian; as well as ten great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Pat's family invites you to honor her memory with good food and conversation with those you love.
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