Elly Patnode Obituary (1939

Elly Patnode, age 73, of Yakima died peacefully with her family at her side in her daughter's house in Mabton on July 3, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Toppenish, WA on November 25, 1939 to the late Harry and Rose (Braun) Angiano. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Larry Angiano Elly was a beautician for two years in Bellevue and after moving to Yakima became a counselor at Sundown M Ranch. She worked for 21 years at Sundown and retired in 2005. Her proudest accomplishment was her dog rescue work. She and her husband formed Barks R Us and even after she was diagnosed with cancer it was her desire that the rescue would continue after she was unable to help. She loved horseback riding, going to the Oregon coast, walking the beach, and feeding the sea gulls from her hand. She loved to travel with her daughter Cindy who was showing horses in competitions across the country. She had a love for movies and often went with her daughter. She had a free spirit, a zest for life and will be missed by many. Elly is survived by her husband Bill Patnode of Yakima; son Bruce (Char) Patnode of Yakima; daughter Cindy (Colin) Mears of Mabton; brothers and sisters in law: Jerry Patnode of Yakima, Sharon and Dick Bangs of Moxee, Colleen and Rich Benfiet, Berniece and Bob Spain of Yakima, Ann Schneider of Naches, Tony and Andy Patnode of Moxee, Pauline and Bob Kautzman of Yakima; her grandson Zachary Kegley of Yakima; and her special friends, Marty Thorp and Carole Wamsley. The family would like to offer a special word of thanks to Anna, Jessica and her wonderful nurse Liz Robertson for their loving help and care during Elly's sickness. A Memorial Service will be on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 11:00am at Brookside Funeral Home (500 W. Prospect, Moxee, WA) a reception for friends and family will follow the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in her honor can be made payable to Yakima Valley Pet Rescue or a rescue of your choice and mailed c/o Brookside Funeral Home, PO Box 9907, Yakima, WA 98909. SERVICES Funeral service Tuesday, July 09, 2013 11:00 AM Brookside Funeral Home 500 W. Prospect Moxee, 98936