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PATRICIA METTLER Obituary

Patricia Catherine Mettler Age 71, of Eatonville, Washington, passed away October 26 after a 10-month battle with cancer. Pat was born on November 18, 1942 to Ernest and Mildred Christian in Morton, Washington. She married Jim Mettler on May 5, 1962, and they were devoted to each other for 52 years. In 1972 she began 32 years of service as a school bus driver in the Eatonville School District, retiring in 2004. She was well-known and well-loved throughout her community for her warmth and generosity of spirit. She was devoted to family, visiting regularly and attending as many of her grandchildren's school events as she could, even as her health failed. A scholarship fund has been set up in her memory, and donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Pat Mettler Memorial Scholarship, Eatonville Dollars for Scholars, PO Box 1155, Eatonville, WA 98328. A celebration of life will be held later this winter. Pat is survived by her husband Jim Mettler of Eatonville, her brothers Harrison Christian of Eatonville and Larry Christian of Tacoma, her sister Pam Holt of Eatonville, her daughter Kelli Bacher (Kevin) of Eatonville, her sons Jim Mettler (Shaun) of Camas and Jason Mettler (Jennifer) of Olympia, and grandchildren David, Daniel, Kiley, Thomas, and Matthew.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Oct. 29, 2014.

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Roy & Carol Larter

November 10, 2014

Patty was one of our most favorite girls ever. We were blessed to be friends of hers and will also miss her so very much. Our love and prayers to you, Jim and all of her family.

Linda Shook

November 1, 2014

How sad I am for Patty's family. She was a such a sweet gal. Our friendship began in July 1960 when Ma Bell paired us together for training as long distance operators. So many fun times back then and our friendship continued on for 54 years. I will always treasure the memory of our last visit on Sept 6th. Rest in peace dear one.

John and Tammi Bratholm

October 31, 2014

We should all strive to have kindness to pass along to others, time for our friends and families, and that radiant smile for everyone that Patty had. She had all of this and more. She will be missed, just look at that smile! It is incredible. Much love to all the family!

October 30, 2014

What a GREAT woman Pat was. After moving away from the Elbe, Eatonville area I would once in awhile see Pat or Pam. Pat always asked about our children. Pat was just a wonderful person like her mother Mid and her dad Ernie. I Loved her jolly personality and kind smile. My prayers go out to her family as I know she was the Matriarch of her Family with lots of Love, and Prayers, Teri Kolb Tate

Karen Hammond

October 30, 2014

I loved working with her. I enjoyed her so much. She has no pain now. That is good no matter how much pain we have with out her.

Nancy Mays

October 30, 2014

We are so saddened by losing Patty. I so enjoyed getting to know her in out knitting group. We have and will continue to miss her in our group, and can only imagine how she'll be missed as a wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Rich and Diane Mischel

October 30, 2014

Jim and family so sorry for your loss

October 30, 2014

I simply loved Pat. I've been away from the Eatonville area for 30 plus years but when I would see Pat she would always be cheerful and asking about our children and how was I doing. What a WONDERFUL woman. Her Love of others shown on her face. Pat had a smile always on her face and saw the good in people like her mother Mid with such a great personality. I know how much her family is going to miss her. Now you all have an angel watching over you all. Love and Prayers to you all, Teri Kolb Tate

Nancy Holt

October 29, 2014

So sorry for all of you in the loss of your Mother, sister, aunt Grandmother and friend. I will be praying for you in this difficult time. It is never eay. Love to all of you.

Terry High

October 29, 2014

I enjoyed driving bus with her and coffee after our routes. She was always cheerful and kind. She will be missed.

Maureen McLean

October 29, 2014

Deepest condolences to Kelli, Kevin, Daniel, David, and the family I haven't met. You are in my prayers

Annette Christian

October 29, 2014

My Dearest Aunt Patty. You were all things good being a perfect Wife, Mother, Sister and Aunt. We will miss you forever.

Crow

October 29, 2014

I was privileged to know Pat as part of Kevin and Kelli Bacher's family. Her hearty laugh is what I will remember most, and her love for David and Daniel.

Sandy Walch

October 29, 2014

A great lady has passed over. Good memories of Patty and good memories of Ernie and Mid. Thankful to have known them.

Bert Rutherford

October 29, 2014

I knew Patty both as a school bus driver and later as an adult that I had the priveledge of sharing some fun times with through my mother-in-law. We'll miss you, Patty. Strength and good thoughts to her family left behind.

Janet Emons-Weller

October 29, 2014

To the Mettler,Christian,Holt and all other extended family. It saddens me for your loss,but now she is at peace .Kelli All of your are in my thoughts and prayers.

Chris Jones

October 29, 2014

One of the nicest families I know lost their matriarch. My thoughts are with you.

Kerry Erickson

October 29, 2014

She will be missed by so many.

sandy & jim burgess

October 29, 2014

We will miss you.

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