Katherine Patricia "Pat" Tatum

My name is Laura. I was 9 years old when I met Pat.
She had an ad at the Oso General Store for help on her property. I stayed working with her until I moved away at age 14. She taught me all she could about her gardens, she broadened my view of the world she and Bob had seen, which in Oso is unimaginable, she (Bob)even gave me my appreciation for the Seahawks!
I went on to do landscaping for over 10+ years and to keep the work ethic she so gently instilled. She was my friend and...

Dear, dear Pat. I remember the day I met you.....3rd grade...Mrs Axtell. You had the longest eyelashes I'd ever seen. When we all trouped off to Charm School in Jr. High, you were the only one who didn't need it. (I know you're not really gone now... I can hear that wonderful laugh.)
To Bob, Janet, Anni and Bill, wern't we all lucky to have her in our lives? Her friendship was a most valued gift to me.

All of us siblings will be gathering soon for Easter Brunch, you know where... It will be the first time together since you passed away. I am sure that the pretty room where we'll be sitting will instantly remind us of you: your artistry & good taste, your beauty and delicacy, and your smarts...and your great loving heart, of course. We'll be missing you, but will carry you and all you taught us in our hearts. Thank you, sister dear.

I am saddened to know that I will never see nor hear the delightful Patty again. She had such a light a touch, and she was such a wonderful lawn party hostess at her ancient house in Salem. Now she is a lovely memory, lost in time.

All of us at the Arlington Library will miss Pat. She was a bright spot in our day. Our condolences to Robert and family members.

My condolences to all the family. Pat's art and sensitivity enhanced all our lives.