Patricia Rae Willsey's Obituary
Patricia Rae (Young) Willsey, beloved wife, mother, and grandma passed away peacefully in her home on September 18, 2020 surrounded by her loved. She was 64 years old.
Patty was born in Portland, Oregon on November 7, 1955 to Stephen J. and Lillian (Housley) Young. She lived in Columbia County her whole life and worked at MTC as an eligibility specialist for 27 years where she enjoyed helping others.
Camping, going to the beach, family gatherings, watching her favorite television shows, taking pictures, and stopping to view wildlife were a few of her favorite pastimes, but her most treasured activity was spending time with those she loved.
Patty is survived by her husband of 34 years, Don Willsey; daughter Jenni (Minyard) Townsend and son-in-law, Rich; grandsons Bowen and Dallas Townsend, and Coltin Pope; mother Lillian Beaston; siblings Pam Coddington and her husband Steve, Robert Young, Everett Beaston, Jeff Young, Dan Young and Sara Young; and numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her father Stephen J. Young; step-father Delbert R. Beaston; brother Delbert W. Beaston; daughter Angela R. Willsey; step-son Daniel R. Willsey; grandparents Stephen and Pauline Young, and Harlan and Mae Housley.
No services will be held at Patty’s request.
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