Mary "Patricia" Cunning

On April 16, 1970, we received a very special blessing from God, Tricia Lee (and her twin brother, Patrick.) Tricia was beautiful, charming, smart and witty. She had beautiful, sparkling, mischievous Irish eyes, and a smile that lit up the room when she walked in. She had a wonderful personality, knowing no strangers, wanting to help everyone and see everyone win.
Tricia went to St Joseph's as a child and graduated high school at Eastmont, where she was a very good softball player and made many friends. She went to college at Columbia Basin Community College in Moses Lake. She worked at Confluence, Leavenworth Hospital, Sanmar where she also made many friends.
Tricia had much stress in her life from a young age. Because of her situation at home, she spent most of her teenage years with aunts, uncles and grandparents, to whom we are very grateful for helping make her who she was. She survived a very bad marriage, and out of that marriage, came the two greatest blessings of Tricia's life, her two boys, Andy and Matt. They are both hard-working, straight-shooting, (in every sense of the word), principled young men with great futures. They were the love and focus of Tricia's life and she as are we, very proud of them.
Tricia had very wonderful friends, especially Jed and Gara Odenrider and Annie Francis. Gara and Annie were her unofficial but truly adopted sisters, especially Gara who lived closer and helped Tricia survive many hard days and shared many special times with her as well. Jed was instrumental in being a guiding light for the boys, helping to make them the fine citizens they are today.
Tricia was also very close to her brothers and sisters, talking constantly on the phone, and providing each other with great support and love. Friends and family were key to making Tricia who she was and providing hope and companionship.
Tricia loved hunting and fishing with the boys and family, spending much time in the mountains. She loved helping coach the boys in sports, games and anything Cashmere. She was also known for helping 4H and FFA kids with their animals and volunteering at the fair.
Tricia is preceded in death by her twin brother, Patrick Lee. She is survived by her boys, Andy (Stormy, Matt (Savana); parents Rick and Catherine Lee; brothers: Jason (Jen), and Jeremy; sisters: Randi (Austin), Gara (Jed), Annie (Shad). And many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins.
She will be missed by all as she rests safe in the arms of our Lord.
Service will be announced at a later time. She will be cremated with a private viewing for family and close friends.