Patricia L Gordon

Patricia L. "Pat" Gordon, 74, went into the loving arms of the Lord, December 2, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 3, 1937 in Okanagan WA to Wilfred and Erma Shaw. Pat spent her early childhood living in a rustic setting on the Colville Reservation. This upbringing gave her a strong work ethic, a desire to live a simple life with family at the heart. The family moved to Bridgeport when Pat began her school years. She graduated from Bridgeport High School and was the valedictorian of the class of 1955. After graduating, she married her high school sweetheart, Ron Dezellem and the farmer's daughter became the farmer's wife. She was well known for her full course hot meals served out in the field during wheat harvest time. Her four children were raised on the farm with the same hard work ethic and values. Pat was also heavily involved with her children's activities such as Campfire, Boy Scouts, Room Mother, and Rainbow Mother Advisor as well as community activities; such as PTA and operating the Little League concession stand for many years. She went to work for the school district and drove bus part time driving the Pearl Hill route and then became the Deputy Clerk for the City of Bridgeport. She was promoted to Clerk Treasurer and served the citizens of Bridgeport for 28 years. Later in life she married Bill Gordon and together they operated an alfalfa ranch and the Bridgeport Bowling Alley. She was an accomplished bowler and was frequently honored as the top bowler of the week. Pat had five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; she had a close relationship with each one individually. Her grandchildren were known to spend many weekends with her while she passed on her beliefs and values to them, including camping and the love of the outdoors. Pat was always supporting their sports and dance activities by being their number one fan. After retiring, she moved to Wenatchee to be near her aging parents. Moving into a retirement park, she developed many close friendships. Her retirement activities included weekly card groups, following the Apple Sox baseball team, and socializing with her church friends. She is survived by two daughters, Kandace Klenz of Moses Lake and Tamara Dezellem of Wenatchee, one son Stuart (Raelynn) Dezellem of Bridgeport; three sisters, Joy Cundiff, Jan Long, and Susan Benson, one brother Ed Shaw; four grandchildren and two great-grand children; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, one son Terry Dezellem, and one grandson Cody Dezellem. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bridgeport Community Four Square Church with Graveside following. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Wenatchee Free Methodist Church. The family request in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to North Cascades Red Cross, PO Box 345, Okanogan WA 98840 or CWH Home Care Services/Hospice 1020 North Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801. You are invited to view her tribute online by visiting www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Patricia L Gordon

March 3, 1937 - December 2, 2011