Patricia Acree

Patricia (Risse) Acree, passed on to the loving light on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at age 78. Pat was a woman with a smile in her heart. She and her parents, Elmer and Josephine Risse lived in Los Angeles, then moved to San Pedro, where Pat grew up. As a young woman Pat was a secretary at Hawthorne Municipal Airport, her love of planes and small local airports was captured by one of her nieces. Pat married Phil Acree, they had one son, Wesley. They lived in Vista, CA. on a small ranch. Wesley had a passion for riding and became a champion bull rider in his early 20's. Pat and son, Wes moved back to San Pedro living near her mother, to whom she would later become the main care giver. Pat was secretary/bookkeeper at Sparkletts Water and retired due to a back injury. Pat was preceded in death by both parents; brother, Wilber Moore; husband, and son. She loved entertaining at home, there was always laughter, good food, family and friends. Her warmth, understanding and outgoing personality always made her a favorite among her young nieces and nephews. Being generous of nature she would often leave her home to house sit and take care of pets when family members took vacations. Pat always brought a smile and a laugh to every moment. At her Club House she was often elected to chair entertainment events, one of her favorites was the Halloween costume party, she was often the winner of first prize. Pat loved to talk to everyone she met and could always make that person feel special. Patricia is survived by her brother, Larry Moore; nephew, Randy Moore; nieces, Janet Tucker, Margo Searer, Vivian Kazen, Colleen Weitz; great-nephew, Brett Moore and family; great-great nieces Taylor and Shelby Banach in Hawaii. Also her friend, Steve Jones and many others here and Oregon. She was always a ray of sunshine in our life's … we will miss you. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 22, 2010, 1:00pm at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 So. Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. 310-831-3-0311. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.