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Patricia Louise "Pat" Cassady

1928 - 2022

Patricia Louise "Pat" Cassady obituary, 1928-2022, Vancouver, WA

BORN

1928

DIED

2022

Patricia Cassady Obituary


PATRICIA ”PAT” LOUISE (COOK) CASSADY
December 23, 1928 ˜ January 24, 2022

Patricia ”Pat” Louise Cassady (Cook), age 93, died peacefully at her home in Vancouver, WA, on Jan. 24, 2022. She was lovingly attended to by her children and Peacehealth hospice after having a stroke the previous week.
Pat was born to Thomas and Eva Cook on Dec. 23, 1928, in Baker, OR. Her first home was at the Rock Creek Power plant near Haines, OR, where she developed a lifelong appreciation for nature and hard work. She reminisced fondly of her childhood: riding to Muddy Creek Elementary on a horse named Snap, bounding on granite boulders in Rock Creek and marveling at the wooden flume that carried water to the power plant. Her family moved to Vancouver in 1941 and she graduated from Vancouver High School in 1946. She attended Good Samaritan Training School for Nurses in Portland, OR, where she earned her Registered Nursing Degree. Pat began her career as a nurse at Vancouver Memorial Hospital and then worked at a medical clinic in Vancouver after her marriage. When Pat became a mother, she put her nursing career on hold to raise her family. Once all of her children were in school she became a consummate volunteer. At Harney Elementary school she was ever-present in the health room, HOSTS Reading Program or driving a car full of athletes to their sporting events. Volunteering for the local Red Cross was also a passion she was committed to. She volunteered at blood drives around the county and arranged for other volunteers to help out at the blood drives for many years.
Pat married William Donald (Don) Cassady on July 3, 1954. They celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in 2021. Pat earned the nick name “Powerful Katrinka” given by Don who was astonished by her strength and fortitude. Together they raised six children and enjoyed large family gatherings regularly. Pat’s intuition and intelligence were very instrumental in Don’s success as a local architect. She was an avid gardener and maintained a magnificent garden wherever she and Don were living. Pat expressed her love through her wonderful cooking. She took great pleasure in preparing delicious food for her family and friends. Pat remained active her entire life. She was an avid walker, until the week before her passing, and could regularly be seen striding through her neighborhood delighting in the possibility of seeing eagles or bees, or simply enjoying the fresh air. She also enjoyed hikes along the Oregon Coast, particularly Rockaway Beach.
Pat was a wonderful mother and grandmother. We are deeply saddened by her passing, yet her presence will forever be felt by those close to her. She is survived by her six children, Carolyn (Mike), Cathy (Jim), Colleen, Chris (Jim), Dan (Janet), Susan (Neal); and granddaughters, Keelin and Olivia. She was predeceased by her husband, Don (August 2021); and sister, Joan (May 2020).
At Pat’s request there will be no services. In her memory, you are welcome to make a contribution to a charity of your choice or a donation of blood to the Red Cross.
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Published by The Columbian on Feb. 6, 2022.
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So grateful to have been born to these two. I took this on their 65th wedding anniversary.

Chris Cassady Moehl

February 7, 2022

Dan and family,
Sorry for your loss.
I know she was a big part of your life and will leave a big hole in it. She did a great job raising her family. She will be remembered as an inspiration to all that knew her.

John Hanna

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February 6, 2022

Carolyn, Cathy, Colleen, Chris, Dan and Sue,
Cathy sent me a text tonight to share the news. I just wanted to let all of you know that my heart is with you in the loss of your mom as well as your dad earlier. Your mom was the best and having now raised two of my own, God bless her for raising you six. We got into some nonsense as kids at the beach and those memories are some of the best in my life. I hope we can reunion back at the beach sometime next summer. Cath has my contact info. Take care all of you and know you´re in my thoughts.

Shelly Henninger Rule

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February 6, 2022

Danny and Family, I´m very sorry for the loss of your mom. From the lovely words written in her obituary, she sounds like an extraordinary woman. May all of those wonderful memories be a blessing.

Marla Wood

February 6, 2022

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