Patricia Kelly Schuette, 74 of Richland, WA passed away on May 15, 2013 at Guardian Angel Home in Richland; she was born November 16, 1938 in Charleston, WV to James and Frances Kelly. In her early childhood and upbringing she lived in Charleston and Morgantown WV until she was 6 years old and the family moved to Richland.

Patricia attended school in Richland and graduated form Columbia High School 1952-1956. She then went on and became a student at the University of Idaho 1956-1960, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. At the University of Idaho she was a member of the Beta Epsilon Chi Business Organization. She also was the Pan Hellenic Council President; the President of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority and tapped for Mortar Board. Patricia became a life time member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority.

She became a school teacher in Lewiston, ID and the secretary for the Dean of the Collage of Business at the University of Idaho. Patricia was also a homemaker and secretary for the PNNL Battelle Communication Department and the Records Manager for PNNL Battelle.

Patricia loved to travel. She and her husband went on their fist cruise in 1985 and had been cruising the world ever since at least once or twice a year. They had also begun traveling around the country visiting our National Parks. Patricia also loved bowling, playing bridge with her husband and loved fine dinning.

She took great pride in knowing her three children, herself and her husband were all graduates from the University of Idaho. She was also very proud of her Scottish heritage and would wear her kilt on special occasions.

Patricia was a member of Central United Protestant Church and volunteered with the March of Dimes.

She is survived by John B. husband; John K. son wife - Heidi, West Richland; Scott C. son, wife - Kay, Spring, TX; Monica Moore daughter husband - Ronnie, West Richland; sister, Virginia Ballard Del, Richland; sister-in-law, Sue Kelly, Bellevue, WA and sister-in-law, Barbara Buchanan, Camano Island, WA. Patricia is also survived by her 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and many nephews, nieces and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father James and Frances Kelly immigrates from Scotland; brothers, Ed and Scott Kelly.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 10:00am-11:00am with the funeral service starting at 1:00pm at Memories at Sunset Event Center in Richland. A graveside service will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family would like to invite you for reception at John & Patricia's home in Richland following the graveside service.

I lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Tri-City Chaplaincy Hospice House.