Patricia was born in California to her parents Ruth Stevenson and George Wilkinson. In Patricia’s early years she was a stenographer for the Los Angeles county courts and later became an Executive Assistant for RCA where she met her husband Wade Hansen Jr. Patricia retired from RCA/ Thomas Inc. in 1998 after 20 plus years of employment. Patricia retired to Craig, CO as well as Oceanside, CA where during the cold seasons in Craig, her husband and she would travel to Oceanside where they had a condominium blocks from the beach.
Patricia became a mom in 1958 to her daughter Marcia and a few years later her to her son Scott. In 1985 Patricia married Wade Hansen Jr. and became a mother of two more children, Sunny and Dani. Her children were her pride and joy. Patricia became a first time grandmother in 1991 and would eventually end up with 5 more grandchildren. Becoming a grandma were some of the most special moments for Patricia as she loved every moment spent with them. She enjoyed taking them to the beach, reading to them and spoiling each and every one of them. Patricia had one great grandchild and was over joyed with the announcement of twins due in May of 2024 from her granddaughter Meghan.
Throughout the years of Patricia and Wade’s marriage the two of them moved their family to Indiana and then to Lancaster, PA. While living in Lancaster, PA Patricia and family joined the road runners club and enjoyed Saturday morning runs with the whole family. Patricia and Wade traveled to many places around the world but one of her favorite moments was her trip to Paris. Patricia and her husband Wade did everything together and were truly soul mates.
Patricia was the rock of the family and always made sure that everyone was happy. She always made sure that her family was taken care of as she never missed a night of dinner for the family to sit down and eat at the dinner table and connect with each other. It was import to her that there was always happiness in the house, as this gave her the most joy and happiness She always loved the smell of the ocean, walking along the beach and reading her book while listening to the sound of the waves crashing along the shoreline. Patricia had a love for animals especially her love for Great Danes. Pat and Wade would be seen walking their Great Dane, Mulder and Luca all around the streets of Oceanside California. She was small but she was tough. You did not mess around with Pat.
She was also known by many as Patty Perfect. A name that her husband has called her since the day they met, over 40 years ago. Patricia lived her life every day for her family and for all those she loved. Anyone who knew Patricia knew she was so easy to love. She had one of the kindest and purest hearts.
Patricia is survived by her husband Wade Hansen Jr, married for 38 years, her children, Marcia Clark, Scott Curtin, Sunny Hansen, Aimee Hansen (Daughter-in-law), Danielle Woodhull, and Michael Woodhull Jr. (Son-in law). She is also survived by her six grandchildren Sean Clark, Austin Clark, Devon Lowe, Meghan Hansen, Madison Hansen, and Trevor Hansen. Pat is also survived by her younger brother Edward Wilkinson of Craig, CO, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Patricia’s love and kind heart will forever be a blessing and a treasure to all who knew her.
A private family viewing was held at Eternal Hills Mortuary on November 10, 2024. I lieu of flowers please donate money to your favorite charity in Patricia’s honor.
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