Notes for Maybell Mary Bouchey

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Notes for Maybell Mary Bouchey

PUBLISHED ON September 23, 2004 Section: Obituaries Maybell M. Patnode Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home YAKIMA - Maybell Mary Patnode, 86, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at Landmark Care Center. She was born August 31, 1918 to Alex and Ernestine (Poirier) Bouchey in Toppenish.Our mom was a wonderful and loving caregiver. Besides raising her family of five children and two foster children, she was also the caregiver of her younger siblings.Mom married our dad, Phillip Patnode on May 6, 1938. They spent most of their married life in the Lower Valley. She was a hard worker and spent many years as a floor lady at various fruit warehouses. In the mid-60's, Mom discovered her talent for upholstery and drapery work. Her beautiful work is still accenting many homes in the area.Mom and Dad graced many a dance floor in the Yakima Valley. Dancing was one of her greatest joys in life. She also enjoyed ceramics, knitting and crocheting. She made all of her grandchildren a special afghan. Special memories include family vacations clam digging at Capalis Beach and a trip to Europe with her mother.Mom's final wish was to have all of her grandchildren attend her service. She will be greatly missed by our entire family.Survivors include two sons, Bob (Marianne) Patnode of Yakima and Dean (Dolly) Patnode of Zillah; three daughters, Donna (Richard) Siekawitch of Yakima, Pat (Bob) Rice of Sunnyside and Trudie (Dave) Lakey of Selah; two brothers, Raymond (Ilene) Bouchey of Yakima and Paul (Barbara) Bouchey of Harrah; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband, Phillip B. Patnode; a daughter, Cynthia Patnode; three sisters, Alma (Beaudry) Axtman, Elizabeth Desmarais and Theresa Lowry; a brother, Herbert Bouchey; and a grandson, Greg Patnode preceded her in death.Visitation will be from Noon until 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 5 p.m. Friday at Langevin-Mussetter. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at St. Paul Cathedral with interment following at Reservation Community Memorial Park in Wapato. Memorial gifts can be made in Maybell's name to Alzheimer's Foundation c/o Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home.
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