Patricia McLeod De Witt

1941 - 2023

Patricia McLeod de Witt
January 3, 1941 - April 7, 2023
Sacramento, California - "Though she be but little, she is fierce!" - William Shakespeare
Patricia passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023 after a brief illness. She will be remembered as an extremely dedicated fan of auto racing, an international collector of vintage cars - BMW and Porsche, a devoted grandmother, and a true lover of animals. An unstoppable spirit, she strove to be the best at whatever she set out to do. Patricia thoroughly enjoyed being the only female recognized as a top salesperson at SWEPCO, a Texas performance lubricant company, for whom she worked for over five decades.
Her passion for auto sports pushed her family racing team to the top of the field for over 50 years, earning international recognition for finding and restoring important race cars, and winning several championships. She built the family auto collection, chasing down the impossible to find parts from all over the world. She was someone you really wanted to have on your side.
She was a member of the BMW CCA, and she served as president of the Sacramento Valley chapter for many years. She was proud of managing events at Laguna Seca, Sonoma Raceway, and other racing venues, while editing the monthly Bimmer magazine for the Sacramento Valley chapter BMW.
She had an eye for quality, especially in cars and horses. She supported her daughter & granddaughter at numerous horse shows, always outfitting her entries with the best.
Patricia leaves behind a daughter, a granddaughter and a sister. A memorial service will be held at the California Automotive Museum on Front Street, Sacramento on May 27, 2023 at 10:00am. Bring your favorite car to display in the parking lot.
23rd Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.