April 11, 1955 - July 9, 2017
Patricia Gayle Arata (Patricia Armstrong) passed away at her homein Stockton on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the age of 62, after a courageousbattle with cancer.Patricia is predeceased by her father, David Armstrong.
Patricia is lovingly remembered by her husband Nicholas Arata Jr of 23 years; her mother Irene Armstrong; her daughter Dawn Dorville (John); step children Aimee Dubois (Gary) ; Nicholas Arata III (Darcy); Jason Arata (Krista); five granddaughters, Lindsey, Audrina, Vianna, Kensington, Emarie, and her very special pets, Sammie, Pumpkin, Callie, and Brownie. Patricia is also survived by her brother Rodney Armstrong (Cindy); her sister Brenda Blythe (Don); and many nieces and nephews.
Patricia loved her friends, she believed you could never have too many. Patricia loved trips to Bodega Bay, she loved her swimming pool, she loved her cats and dogs and could never have too many. She loved frozen yogurt (vanilla with almonds) and she loved her vacuum. Everyone that knew her knew she loved to vacuum sometimes twice a day.
Patricia worked at California Cedar Products for 26 years and then for Farmers & Merchants Bank for the past 12 years. Patricia was known for having the best laugh and the biggest smile.
A very special thank you to AseraCare Hospice and the angels they sent to care for our mother, Dee, Margaret, Kristi, Deborah, Lynette, Felicia, Michelle, Carolee, and Chris. You are all truly special.
To Pastor Jon Hathorn at First Baptist Church of Linden, thank you for your many many visits to pray and share the scriptures with us. It gave us peace and comfort.
SERVICES
A funeral service will be held July 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flowers at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240. A Celebration of her Life to follow immediately afterwards.