Jane Patch (Williams) Richards
Jane Patch (Williams) Richards
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Jane (Williams) Richards Obituary
Died in her sleep August 11, 2025, in Spokane Valley Washington
She was 78 years old
Jane was proceeded in death by parents Campbell Edgar Patch and Bernice Patch, and niece Jillian Patch. Long time friends Jim Donde, and Dave Mason. Her husband of 11 yrs Robert "Baker" Richards
Jane is survived by her brothers Dennis Patch (Rema) Philippines, John Patch (Cathy) Rapid City Sout, Dakota. 2 nephews, 3 nieces, several great nieces and nephews.
Jane lived in Springfield and Falls Church, Virginia for most of her adult life.
After her husband passed away in 2021, Jane moved to Liberty Lake, Washington to be closer to her nephew David Patch.
Services will be held in Washington state at Real life Otis church, 10 am on August 30, 2025
Services will also be held on a later date with her Virginia community followed by her burial at Arlington National Cemetery where she will be with her husband.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS we ask that you consider sending a donation to the BREW beagle rescue at brewbeagles.org which Jane was very passionate about.
Condolences can be set to the family @ legacy.com
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Betty Patch
September 5, 2025
This was the Eulogy read by Jane's sister-in law Phyllis Countryman at Jane's memorial service in Washington state.
Jane was David's auntie (his dad's sister) David spent every summer with her growing up.
She loved going out trying new restaurants and vacationing at the beach house in Delaware.
One of her favorite treats was white chocolate from Hershey Penn.
Jane's strength was her ability to ask others to church and she loved passing out David's business cards. She loved her fur babies and all of her stuffed toys that Baker (her husband gave her and she named them all.
She always remembered birthday's with a special gift. Jane researched a long time to find the perfect gift and a Jackie Lawson greeting card to send to you.
If you knew Jane she wad always researching some subject on her lap top for hours.
Jane also enjoyed gifts other people bought
One gift that Jane enjoyed with our family was a disaster costume that James and joshua wore fir us at our Christmas party (we all laughed and laughed) as they modeled how it looked.
My former Pastor Pastor Iris had back surgery and was recovering at Sullivan Park.
I prayed that Jane and Pastor Iris would meet (you guessed it) after several months Pastor Iris was transfered and became Jane's roommate.
Pastor Iris prayed often for Jane in the month they where room mates.
The night before Jane passed Pastor Iris heard Jane laughing and I believe at that moment Jane saw Jesus.
Thank you to all the pastors , friends, and family who stood with Jane o. Her journey to heaven.
Jane your in the arms of Jesus hugging Him family and friends that went before you.
Jane's favorite prayer was the Lord's prayer please join me now in saying it together...Love You Jane rest in peace..
Love phyllis countryman david mom and her sister in law from david dad dennis..may God bless her family..
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DavePatch
September 5, 2025
This was the obituary read for Jane's memorial service in WA state.
Jane was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Jane Patch (no middle name) she was the middle child however, she took Patch as her middle name in later years.
She attended Chandler Elementary School until her Dad got a job with the government and transferred to New York where she lived in Hicksville Long Island until she was 8. Her Dad´s work once again transferred the family to Washington DC. Living in Springfield Virginia, she attended Robert E Lee high school where she lettered in cheer leading and women´s soft ball. She was the team´s pitcher. Jane was also popular in many other school activities.
Janes college years were spent at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg VA. She graduated with a degree in Elementary education and then took a teaching job for 2 years. She then became a Juvenile probation officer for Fairfax County court system.
While she was married to Bob Williams, she got her real estate license in Virginia and sold houses off and on for the next 42 years.
Jane had another very successful career with NRI Personnel Consulting where she worked as a "headhunter" matching people with jobs. Then as the head of the HMO department at Freddie Mac.
Jane left her career to become the caregiver of her mother Bernice, after her father Campbell passed in 2004. When Bernice passed in 2009, Jane once again sold real estate until she met Baker, who she married in 2011.
Janes enjoyed hobbies such as scrapbooking, capturing family events in photo albums and poster boards. She traveled frequently to the Delaware beach house.
She loved animals and rescued beagles, Chico, Richmond and Girle "her fur babies" and many neighborhood cats.
She was also passionate about inviting people to church, especially in her last years when she moved to be close to her nephew Dave Patch in Liberty Lake, Washington.
Jane was a very outgoing, high-spirited woman, she will be missed by many dear friends, some she has known for 60 years and some she had just met.
Condolences can be set to the family @ legacy.com
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