Patricia Eleanor Palachuk Obituary (1948

Patricia Eleanor Palachuk February 20, 1948-December 14, 2025 Patricia Palachuk passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, in Yakima Washington. She was born on February 20, 1948, in Dickinson, North Dakota, to Anton and Eleanor Schmidt. After graduating high school she married John Gene Palachuk on January 23, 1967. John and Patricia then moved to Yakima Washington, where she built a life rooted in family, hard work and love. Together with her husband, John, she built their home in the North Selah area, where they spent 41 years raising animals, children and running a business. Patricia retired from Sears after 33 years, where she was known for her reliability, work ethic, and friendly nature. She enjoyed RVing, quilting, and most of all spending time with her family, Her quiet strength, kindness, and devotion to those she loved will be missed dearly. Patricia is survived by John Palachuk; her children, Mike Palachuk(Alicia) and Michele Piguet(John); her grandchildren, Thomas Soptich, Joshua Soptich, Jonathan Palachuk, Krista Tice(Kyle), Katelyn Piguet; great grandchildren, Caleb Soptich, Emma Soptich, Henry Tice, Bailey Tice, Waylon Soptich, her sister LaVerne Heinz, brothers, Dennis Schmidt(Kay) and David Schmidt(Patricia). We would like to thank Chandler House and their staff for all the love and affection they gave to Patricia. A church service will be held for Patricia on January 17, 2026 at Our Lady of Lordes Church, at 11:00a.m., located at 1107 West Fremont Avenue, Selah Washington. There will be an internment at a later date. Memories and condolences can be shared on www.brooksidefuneral.com