Patricia Joyce Rose Obituary (2024)

Patricia Joyce (Williams) Rose, 88, passed away at Kittitas Valley Hospital on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, after a short illness. Pat was born in Wedine, Minnesota on November 19th, 1935, to Fay Johnson Williams and Ivan Williams. She spent her early childhood in Minnesota before her family settled in Ellensburg, WA. Pat attended Cascade Elementary, Morgan Middle School, and Ellensburg High School. Pat was one of seven children, Floyd, Colleen (Cindy), Ivan, Sharon, Maureen, and Irvin (Butch). In early 1952, Pat met her future husband at a Rodeo where he was a contestant. Chuck was interested right away, but Pat was a little uncertain. Chuck was persistent and came to visit Pat at work where she was waiting at tables at Mable's Cafe. She was so nervous he was there; she accidentally dumped a tray of ice water on him! This didn't stop Chuck; he knew that Pat was meant for him. His kindness and humor won, and on September 25, 1952, they were married. They celebrated 71 years of marriage together until Chuck's passing in February 2024. Pat had several careers in her lifetime. Pat started out as a waitress, worked for Ellensburg Telephone Company, and worked for JC Penney where she managed the Men's Department. But her favorite career came when she was hired at Kittitas Valley Community Hospital. She started in housekeeping and while working in that role, she took many classes so she could move into another position. She became CMA and worked as a Telemetry Technician in ICU and as an assistant in the Pharmacy. She excelled at her work in health care. Her caretaker heart, strong work ethic, and compassion made her a valuable part of the KVH Family. She loved it so much she retired at 70, came back and retired again at 83 years young!! Pat loved to sing. Her entire life she was a performer. She wrote many original songs and sang at any function. Pat sang in talent shows, bars, churches, weddings, family celebrations, and rocked many babies to sleep while singing a soft lullaby. Most recently she sang one of her beautiful songs at Chuck's Celebration of Life. Pat was the rock in our family. She was kind, generous, loving, and gracious. She raised wonderful children and was the best grandma. She always had time for a phone call, a prayer, and a story. When visiting Pat, you never left hungry! She was always feeding us! She loved to make special gifts for her family. The love she poured into each creation was noticeable. She enjoyed making aprons, quilts, pillows, cookbooks and Christmas candy trays. She is most "famous" for her special "Nuts and Bolts". Every Christmas, Chuck would drive Pat around town so she could deliver Nuts & Bolts to her family and friends. Pat is predeceased by her loving husband Chuck; Parents, Fay and Ivan; her siblings Floyd, Cindy, and Ivan; daughter Vickie Rose-Trotter; Son Carl Rose; daughter-in-law Carol Rose; and great-grandson Cooper Ricard. Pat is survived by her children, Chuck (Bobbi) of Cheney, James of Puyallup, Shawnee (Craig) Raab of Ellensburg, Allan (Monica) of Ellensburg, and Michael (Michelle) of Kennewick. She also leaves behind her 21 cherished grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren as well many beloved nieces and nephews. Please join us in Celebrating our mom and grandma, Patricia Joyce Rose, on Friday October 18th, 11:00 am at Brookside Funeral Home in Ellensburg with reception immediately following in the Gold Buckle Room at Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuenral.com