Patricia ‘Pat’ Lee Stokes, 80, of Wenatchee, WA., formerly the Tri Cities, passed away on Monday Sept.5^th 2016.

Born July 24^th 1936 in “the shadow of the dam” in Grand Coulee, WA. She was the eldest daughter of the late Carl Edward Watson and Margaret Bunnel Watson.

Pat not only was a dedicated, loving wife, mother, sister and friend but a highly valued and respected employee for Boeing and the Hanford Dept. of Energy.

Pat was passionate about her family, keeping a meticulously clean home, reading, traveling, turtles and she savored the “sweet things” in life.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Eugene R. Stokes. Sister Jackie Motsinger. Children: Gene ‘Skip’ and Trish Stokes, Ron and Bridget Stokes, Joni Lee Barker and Mark Stokes. Grandchildren: Colin ‘Dan’ and Rachel Stokes, Jenny and Ken Relethford, Cody and Kevin Stokes, Tiffany and Nick Prazer,

Kalie and Robert Bender, Courtney, Krista and Katie Stokes.

Great Grandchildren: Bodhi Relethford, Ryan, Conner and Braden Prazer, Macey, Matthew and Morgan Bender and baby Emelyn Stokes.

Her youngest sister Shirley Rexroat and eldest granddaughter Sara Stokes precede Pat in death.

A quiet time for visitation and sharing of memories will start at 11:00 a.m. Saturday Sept. 17^th at in the Einan’s Chapel. Graveside Services will follow at noon at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 915 By Pass Hwy, Richland, WA. 99352.

Please send any donations in memory of Pat to your local Alzheimer’s Association.

Mom, You loved so much, but you are loved MORE!