Patricia R. Croteau
April 11, 1953 - January 18, 2006
Obituary
Patricia R. Croteau
52, passed away at Group Health Hospital in Redmond on January 18, 2006 from pneumonia.
Patty was born on April 11, 1953 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Washington. Patty attended Glendale Jr. High and graduated from Glacier High School in 1971. Patty worked as administrative clerk for the R.V. Weatherford Co. from 1979-86. Patty also worked for her brother at Ronco Electric, as a bookkeeper, from 1988-89. She started a home childcare business, The Patrician Rose, in 1989. That same year she was diagnosed with MS. By 1991 Patty had to close her business because of the progression of her MS.
Patty was confined to bed for over eleven years due to her illness but it did not stop her need to help others with MS. She was a MS-tele-friend and a certified Washington State Counselor. She talked and helped hundreds of people throughout the United States with MS. Patty was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and the Eagles in West Seattle. She participated and raised thousand of dollars for the MS-Walk. Patty will be missed by her many friends and family. She will be always known for her positive attitude and giving of herself to others. She was an inspiration to whom ever she meet. She was known for the saying “Angels Wings Around You”. Patty was a member of Glendale Evangelical Lutheran Church in Burien.
Patty is survived by her husband Mark Croteau; daughter Jennifer Forschler; son James- Joseph Croteau; mother Elsie M. Shenkel and her husband Dave; brother Ron Welty; aunts Louise Van Kirk and Lucille Bennett; uncles Don Guthrie and Dale Guthrie
and many cousins and friends.
Funeral service, 1:00PM, Friday, January 27, 2006 at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac. Viewing 1 hour prior to service. Reception following. In Lieu of flowers remembrances suggested to Glendale Evangelical Lutheran Church or Catholic Community Services.
Mark: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. April, Danielle, Tami and Chris.
Patty was an inspiration to me…her faith was what I admire most. She trusted completely in her LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ as evidenced by the many scriptures she had upon the walls of her bedroom. Everywhere she looked, there would be a scripture reminding her of His unfailing love. He was and is now her eternal Comfort.
Psalm 116:15
“Precious in the sight of the LORD, is the death of His saints”
Angel Wings around YOU, Patty.
In His Love,
Pat
Mark, JJ, and Jenn,
Words can not express how deeply we mourn your loss. We all were blessed to be a part of this valiant woman’s life. She gave us hope and grace when we doubted. She challanged us all to be better people by her own examples. May her suffering bring her salvation and peace for all eternity. Rest in peace, dear sister in law.
We will never forget…
Bobby and Jo Ann
I was told by others not to make Patty laugh too hard, in their fear that she may choke. If she wouldn’t have had such a darn good sense of humor, I may have be able to oblige. Together, we laughed a lot. That’s what a friend is for. It was just so much fun to visit her. She definately had a way of keeping you coming back just for the company.
The angels in Heaven are probably having a blast with her there now. I am really going to miss my dear friend, Patty, and I shall never forget her friendship or her angel wings.
Shellee Wienke
Such a long battle to fight, but never giving up. ALways helping others, always caring about others, always smiling. That’s how we will remember Patty and carry her with us in our hearts. We are richer for having shared memories with her. Now you truely have your angel wings.
Patty had the biggest heart that I have ever known. She gave so much to people. I will remember her wonderful spirit, loving heart and smile.
Patty was always so positive, and looked at the good things in her life. She will be greatly missed, Thoughts go out to Mark & Kids
Patty was the most giving and kindest woman I knew. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a very positive attitude. It was a gift to have her in my life. She will be missed.
Although we never had the opportunity to meet Patty face to face, we feel your loss. Mark always spoke so wonderfully and lovingly about Patty. Her spirit and resolve shone brightly through Mark and JJ. Her story “Angel Wings” sits proudly on my message board, where I can look at it when I feel that life is too tough or hectic. I often think of her struggle, her optimism, and her strength when I feel that I don’t have enough of my own to get me through the day.
Mark, JJ, and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Patty had an amazing gift to touch the lives of friends and strangers alike in a very positive and powerful way.
Patty was a beautiful person inside and out, who always found the good in others and loved her family very, very much. She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. My love and condolences to Mark, JJ and family.
Today was a beautiful day of remembrances and family. God bless you and Angels Wings Around You.
I miss you Patty. I know you bring love to all around you, spirit or otherwise. Angel wings around you.