CHILDERS — Patricia Ann (Fry), 82; born Feb. 25, 1936, Cedar Grove, Tenn.; died July 22, 2018, Sunnyside, Wash. Surviving: husband of 63 years, Martin; son, Mike; daughter, Sherri Flynt; her 98-year-old mother, Bessie Fry; and younger sister, Carol Kelsey.

Patricia Ann Childers

1936–2018

Patricia Ann Childers passed away on July 22, 2018, in Sunnyside, Wash., at the age of 82.

She was born in Cedar Grove, Tenn., on Feb. 25, 1936, to Hollon and Bessie Fry. She and her family moved in 1943 to Granger, Wash., where she met her future husband, Martin Childers, while in the second grade. Later, her family moved to Pendleton, Ore., however Patricia and Martin became reacquainted in high school at Upper Columbia Academy; they married on April 24, 1955, settling into farm life in Toppenish, Wash. During their farming years, Patricia cared for their children, Sherri and Mike; assisted with the farm's bookwork; and spent many summers working in the mint fields. Her favorite pastimes included photography and watching the Seattle Mariners and Seahawks.

When Martin retired in 2010, they spent time traveling around the country. Patricia was a longtime member of the Granger Church, where she was the church organist and also spent time as a junior class Sabbath school teacher.

Patricia will be lovingly missed by her husband of 63 years, children, mother, sister; as well as her extended family, friends and all the children who fondly called her “Grandma Pat.”