Patsy L. McDougal Obituary (1955

Patsy L. McDougal (Bailey) passed away peacefully on April 2, 2020, at the age of 64. She was born on April 12, 1955, to Claude and Barbara Bailey in Yakima, Washington. Patsy graduated from Cle Elum-Roslyn High School in 1973, and remained in the Upper County living in Roslyn, South Cle Elum, and Cle Elum. As a child Patsys favorite memories were when her Mom and Dad would pack her and her 5 siblings, Rod, Bobby, JoAnn, Geri and Randy into the familys 55 Willys Jeep. Together, they would all go for drives around French Cabin, the Teanaway, and also go swimming at Wish-Poosh. As an adult, Patsy enjoyed playing softball for the Caboose softball team. She played outfielder, was an amazing batter and was very proud of winning the championship one year. Her other hobbies included painting ceramics, reading, listening to John Cougar Mellancamp, cooking, enjoying the outdoors, watching tv, and spending time with her mother, Barb. She was proud to have three daughters, Heather, Misty and Sheri, and dedicated her life to raising them. Patsy was a wonderful Mother and raised her girls with love, while letting them grow up to be their own persons. On May 08, 1989, Patsy married the love of her life, David J. McDougal, who embraced her daughters as his own and provided Patsy with unconditional care. In their early years, they enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting, playing pool, and dancing at the Eagles. As the years progressed, they found new ways to enjoy each others company through playing cribbage and pinochle, cooking, watching sports, and making constant batches of humming bird feed for their many hummingbird feeders. On June 20th, 2019, Dave passed away and nine months later Patsy was rejoined with the love of her life. In her early 30s Patsy was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and while this created difficulties, Patsy never gave up and was able to create a life of her own happiness. To speak to her courageousness, Patsy can be quoted that, "You learn to just go on living and do the best you can do with your life." As a lifelong resident of Upper County, Patsy had many friends and connections within the community. She enjoyed visits from family, friends, and neighbors and was always a wonderful person to have a good laugh with over an ice-cold beer. She enjoyed conversations, jokes and time spent with Eric, Chris and Scott who she considered her sons. She loved them not only for the support they provided to her, but also for the support they provide to her daughters. Her two grandsons, Tyler and Kadyn, and her granddaughter, Alex, brought light to her life and she appreciated every moment she could with them. Patsy was very close with her Uncle Bill, Aunt Rae and Uncle Larry who visited her often and always stayed in touch. Patsys brothers and sisters were also very important to her. She had several memories from her childhood and growing up with them. Patsy also had many nieces and nephews and she loved them all. Patsys daughters would like to thank all the friends and family who were part of Patsys life; who supported her and visited her throughout the years. She truly enjoyed living in the Upper County and having so many friendships. Her smile was contagious and her sense of humor brought smiles to many faces. Patsy will be greatly missed A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family is requesting donations be made in Patsys honor to the National MS Society, www.nationalmssociety.org.