PAT RIFE

I am so sorry to hear about Pat. I met Pat when we worked together at Sunwest Printing. I even worked some weekends for her at her antique store so she could take some days off. During that time we became good friends and stayed in touch when we both left Sunwest. We were in book club together. She helped to decorate my house. Unfortunately, my husband was transferred from Denver just after she was diagnosed. I was able to visit her once before she moved to California and I treasure the...

Dear Mike, Debbie and Cindy,
My heart and sympathy go out to all of you. A very bright candle has gone out here on earth and I shall miss its light.
Your Mum and I are Hurtt cousins. Her Grandfather Ollie and my Father Les were brothers.
I first met Pat (Patsy) when she was living in Yuma with her Grandparents, in High School and working at the Penney's store there.
I have admired her talents and spirt through the years especially during this last valiant battle she...

I met Pat in 1985 when I moved to Denver as the result of a divorce. She helped me tremendously at that difficult time in my life and we became very close friends. My maiden name is Hurtt and she always thought we could be related, as that name is in her background. Thanks to my sister's extensive geneology research we found out that Miss Pat was right, I think our grandfathers were brothers. I was shocked to learn of her illness and enjoyed my visits to her house during that time. I...