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301 E McLoughlin Blvd. Suite E
Vancouver, Washington
PATRICIA MARGARET SMITH MCCUDDEN
7/23/1923~2/27/2011
Patricia Margaret Smith McCudden was born July 23, 1923 in Dallas, Oregon to Cecil and Myrtle Smith. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 27, 2011.
Pat graduated from Dallas High School and received a degree in interior design from the University of Oregon. Shortly after graduating from college she met and married Bernard McCudden with whom she celebrated 46 years of marriage prior to his death in 1994.
In her fifties, she pursued her passion for interior design and began working for Comfort Interiors. Twenty years later she established her own interior design company, PM Interior Design. She stayed actively involved in her career until the time of her death.
She was very involved with the American Cancer Society for several decades, serving on the national board of directors for a period of time. She enjoyed Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging), working in her garden, swimming and traveling.
She is survived by her sons, Douglas (Marilyn) of Olympia, WA and Mathew (Maleha) Vancouver, WA; and four grand children, Martin, Monteo, Mikah and Meghan. She is also survived by her brother, Kenneth Smith of Salem; numerous nieces and nephews and tons of friends.
Pat's family extends very grateful appreciation to all of the caregivers from Visiting Angels and Hospice Southwest who provided loving assistance to her over the last several months.
A memorial service will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Vancouver) on Saturday, April 2nd at 11:30 a.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice Southwest.
Please sign the Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Such a wonderful lady!I will miss you Pat.
March 30, 2011
Thinking of you during this difficult time. She was a quite a lady and we were all blessed to have known her.
The Cornell Family
March 22, 2011
Matt, I served with you and your mom on the WA ACS Board many years ago. I always enjoyed her wit and good sense. Please accept my condolences, Deborah Barnard (Tri-Cities)
Deborah Barnard
March 18, 2011
Mat and Maleha,
Thinking of you here in Arizona! If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call.
Love you guys,
Connie & Tony Finneman
March 10, 2011
Matt and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was one of my favorite people from my time working for the American Cancer Society in Vancouver. I think of her and of all of you often. I know she will be truly missed by all.
Darcie Haigwood
American Cancer Society
March 9, 2011
she was a delightful lady.
Goldie Jewell
March 9, 2011
I was fortunate to work with Pat for many years and always looked forward to seeing her. She was always positive and delightful, and told me stories of her family who was obviously important to her. I will miss her very much.
Leslie Currie
March 9, 2011
On behalf of the American Cancer Society, I extend my condolences to Pat's family. Pat did a lot of good things for the American Cancer Society, and we will miss her.
Dave Rogers
March 8, 2011
Matt, Maleha,
Phil and I are so sorry for your loss. We truely understand.
You will be in our prayers.
Much love, Cathy
cathy isaacs
March 6, 2011
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