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Maria Tarabini
February 24, 2021
I knew Pat from our Zumba class at the Y. Her infectious laugh, her hugs, her beautiful soul will be missed. She was a bright light that was dimmed way too soon. She loved to take walks in the park near her home and always had treats in her coat pocket for the animals she encountered on the way. She loved her cat Annie. She loved playing her piano and played for me when I visited her. She dearly loved her husband Werner and missed him so much. She was a kind and compassionate woman. I miss her a lot. May she rest with peace and may her memories be a blessing.
pat hokama
February 22, 2021
How sad I am to hear of Pat's passing. I met her at the Buddhist Temple in Portland and coincidentally both with names of "Pat" living in Vancouver started us off on a short, but beautiful friendship. She was a very gentle, soft spoken lady who saw everything positively. It made our meetings so enjoyable. I truly will miss her.
Members of our temple are wanting to know an address to whom we can send condolence cards. Aside from the suggestions of the Alzheimers and Humane Society we have personal memorials to send.

Carol Rochat
February 22, 2021
Pat and I shared an office at the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center for 11 years. During that time we shared many life experiences, both happy and sad. Pat was always kind, gracious and wonderfully supportive. She was very health conscious, loved animals, and showed excellent judgment in her work with the families on her caseload.
Once or twice a year we had Women's Weekends at our cabin in Cowlitz County with our friends Robin and Tonne. These were very casual, no makeup weekends where we could relax and have fun, enjoy nature, share delicious recipes and watch Grace and Frankie on Netflix. This picture was taken at one of those weekends in April 2016.
Pat will be greatly missed.
Alfred Ono
February 21, 2021
I have known Pat for many years as a patient of mine until I retired. She was a loyal patient as we discussed through the years her health and her family
I was able to talk and chat with her as she became a regular attendant at the Oregon Buddhist Temple here in Portland.
I will truly miss her as I am sure your family does.
May I have address so I can send a card to your family. I prefer the old fashion card in the mail.
I am not sure the first comments I sent went through.
My condolences to your family
Alfred Ono MD
Alfred Ono
February 21, 2021
I have known Pat for many years as she was a patient under my care until I retired. She was an enjoyable patient as we discussed her health and family.
We also frequently talked as she started to attend services at the Oregon Buddhist Temple here in Portland. She regularly attended service and the discussion groups and the 2 of us frequently chatted.
I will truly miss her as I know you will.
My condolences to your family
Alfred Ono
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