Patricia Reyes

Patricia Reyes, 73, of Wapato, WA passed away peacefully surround by her four children. Born in Lebanon, OR on Nov. 10, 1944 to Anne & Robert Patterson. Raised in Independence, OR where she graduated from Central High & worked in the fields picking strawberries while also working at her fathers local scrapyard. In 1969 she met her husband Fransisco Reyes & they were married soon after. They then moved to Parker, WA & started up their family all while working hard in the fields of the lower valley for several years before Patricia began work at Epic Parker Heights. Quickly working her way to becoming a pre-school teacher for 22 years. After her retirement she loving helped take care of her grandchildren. Her need to work and give back to others, eventually lead her to joining the Foster Grandparent program & Head Start program in Wapato, WA. She was a loving and caring mother that gave herself for her children. Her need to help others never ceased and if she could help you she would do so gladly. Oh, Great Spirit whose voice I hear in the winds. And whose breath gives life to all the world. As I come before you. One of your many children. Hear me. I am small and weak. I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty and make my eyes ever behold, the red and purple sunset. Make my hands respect the things you have made and my ears sharp to hear your voice. Make me wise so that I may understand the things you have taught my people. Let me learn the lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock. I seek strength. Not to be greater than my brother. But to fight my greatest enemy - myself. Make me always ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eyes. So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame. Preceded by her parents, Anne & Robert Patterson; husband, Francisco Reyes; brothers, Robert & Richard Patterson; granddaughter, Cassandra Reyes: & brother-in-law, Jesus Reyes. Survived by daughters, Lisa & Rosie (Saul) Reyes; sons, Christopher & Jeremy(Cissy) Reyes: & 9 grandchildren. At Patricia’s request, there will be no formal services. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Patricia Reyes, please visit our flower store.