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PATRICIA BEANDER Obituary


Patricia Beander "pAT"  
Patricia (Coleman) Beander, age 73, departed this life on March 27, 2021 after a long illness. Pat, as she was known, was a longtime resident of Arlington, VA. She was born on April 14, 1947. Her parents and one brother, Lamont all preceded her in death. She attended Arlington County Public Schools and attended Hoffman Boston High and graduated from Wakefield High school in June 1965. After graduating, Pat started a career in the federal government. Her first position was with the U.S. State Department, and she retired from the U.S. Commerce Department. Pat was an outgoing person and a social butterfly. Aside from family, Pat leaves many friends and acquaintances to celebrate having known her during her lifetime.

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Published by The Washington Post from Apr. 9 to Apr. 11, 2021.

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April 11, 2021

I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear love one. May the God of all comfort be with your family during this time of great sorrow.

Alease “Cookie” Montgomery

April 10, 2021

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the Coleman family, I remember Pat well. She and her brother Lamont (Slow) grew up on South Oakland Street she was a very nice person. May her precious soul Rest in Eternal Peace and Power.

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