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Patricia Louise Kennedy Elder
Patricia Louise Kennedy Elder, 80, of Snohomish, Washington, died on December 20, 2005. A Washington native, Pat was born in her family home in Seattle, Washington, on September 21, 1925. She was a Lincoln High School graduate and attended the University of Washington. She stayed home with her two children during their younger years, then retired from Regence Blue Shield.
She was a wonderful mother and wife who was insanely obsessed with UW Husky Football, a lover of animals, nature and thoroughly disliked developers.
Pat is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Meghan and Gregory Hansen; grandchildren, Scott, Kerry and Erin Hansen; brother, Donald Kennedy; niece, Kathleen (Norm) Walker; nephew, Michael (Barb) Kennedy; and brother-in-law, Alfred (Skip) Jones.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Elder; son, Brian Elder; and sister, Doris Van Kirk.
Pat went kicking and screaming all the way. A friend to all, enemy to none. GO HUSKIES!
No services will be held per her request.
Memorials may be made to PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society) P.O. Box 1037, Lynnwood, Washington, 98046, or to (AIDS) Bailey-Boushay House, 2720 East Madison, Seattle, Washington, 98112.
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Chris Parent
January 23, 2006
Meghan,
My heart broke when I heard of the passing of you Mom. It was a great joy growing up with your family living next to us. I don't know if your Mom realized how special she made me feel, whether I was spending the night with Brian or just walking through your yard, she always had a kind word. I smile when I think of her squeezing us all into her little blue car to take us to school, or a parade, or Matthew's Beach. No matter where we went or what we did, she alway created a joyful memory. Of all the memories of my life one of my favorites is of our 4th of July family picnic celebrations and shooting off fireworks. Your Mom was a wonderful person and a special soul. I'll think of her often and always with joy. All the best to you and your family,
Chris Parent
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