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Patty Darden Obituary
Patty Sue Darden
February 22, 1934 - May 27, 2022
After a brave battle with Alzheimer's Patty passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her devoted husband, George; brother, Jesse Saunders and his wife Jan and her children Terrie Bolling, Dan Hill, Nancy Wright; step-daughters: Cheri Wilson, Marci Doupe; 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Maurine Saunders; her father, Jess Saunders; brother, Bob Saunders; sisters: Bonnie Schwinn, and Doris Hadden; and step-son, Randy Darden.
Patty was born in Lebanon, Missouri on February 22, 1934. She was the second youngest of four siblings. After the family moved to Longview, WA Patty attended RA Long High School, where she met her future husband, Bill Hill. They had three children during their years together.
Patty was a very gifted seamstress. She taught sewing classes, and for many years enjoyed working at Fabricland.
Patty decided on a career change at age 48 and attended beauty school. While employed at Club Green Meadows as a beautician she caught the eye of her future husband, George. Soon they married and went on to have 38 wonderful years together. Their happy life was centered around family which included many potlucks, golf games, trips to their beach cabin, camping in their motorhome, and vacations to Hawaii.
Patty always had a very strong Christian faith, and enjoyed reading her Bible daily. She attended The First Church of God, and most recently Crossroads Community Church. Patty's children feel truly blessed to have had her as their mother. She has a special place in the hearts of her grandchildren. Memories of Patty will be cherished forever by her husband George, and all who loved her. A memorial service will be held at Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver, WA on Friday, July 8 at 1:00. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice or to the Alzheimer's Association.
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