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Patricia Cecelia RICH

Patricia Cecelia RICH obituary

Patricia RICH Obituary

RICH, Patricia Cecelia Passed away at home with her family by her side on March 11, 2017. Patricia was born in Alameda CA to the late Edward and Cecelia Johnson of Sonoma. Patricia graduated from Napa High and has lived in Sonoma since she was 18. Where she raised her daughters. In 1975 she married the love of her life, John Rich. Together they enjoyed their travels to New Orleans to visit family and loved the Mardi Gras! They also enjoyed the arts, John as a portrait and abstract artist and Pat as a wonderful seamstress and blanket designer for many wedding and baby gifts. Pat is survived by her daughters, Debbie Ritner Judy and her husband Jeff Judy of Sonoma and Dawn Matheson and her husband Bud Matheson of Sonoma, sister Cherrie Shults of AZ, brother Ray Johnson of Clear Lake, granddaughter Dr. Amy Judy of San Francisco, and many nieces and nephews. Patricia was preceded in death by her loving husband John Rich. A Private Family Celebration of Life will be held this Aug. in Bodega. The family would like to Thank Dr. Keck, Dr Shafer, and the wonderful staff at Hospice in Sonoma for her care. Also we would like to thank Pat's friend Leona who took her to many doctor appointments and outings. In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice by the Bay, 190 West Napa St., Sonoma, CA 95476.

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Published by Sonoma Index-Tribune from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2017.

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Bonni Riboni

April 25, 2017

My deepest sympathy's go out to all of Pat's family. Now Pat is with her "Love of her life John". She prayed every night to be with him so remarkable and now she is with him. She loved her family so much. Truly I miss her and will miss her genuine kindness who is now at peace.

Ray Johnson

April 25, 2017

Sis
Boy do i miss you,and our daily phone calls.
But i know you are with John, and at peace.
Love and miss you.
Your Little brother
Ray

Annie Myers

April 24, 2017

Deb and Dawn....Your Mom's last name says it all... She was RICH to have had two wonderful daughters who loved her so dearly. Sending SO much love to you both and your families and HUGE hugs!!! ❤Annie

Jim Ruise

April 21, 2017

Deb & Dawn,I'am sorry for your loss.Your mom & Dad were the best friends for about 50 yrs.Now I have no one call.May they both rest in pease.

Dawn Matheson

April 21, 2017

Mom, I love and miss you so very much, I wish there was a phone in heaven so I could call you! Love Dawn

April 21, 2017

My love goes out to all the family,Rest in paradise pat.Barbara

Cherrie

April 21, 2017

My beautiful Sis, I miss our Sunday phone calls so much. I find comfort in knowing you and your beloved John are together up "there" smiling down on us, both of you happy and healthy once again. I love you.

Deb

April 21, 2017

Mom, I miss you everyday!!! I now have your fudge recipe so I will carry out your Xmas Tradition. Love Deb

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