Patricia, Pat or Patsy, as her family knew her, graduated from Hobbs High School in 1953. Her Senior yearbook stated that her ambition was to be a tap dancer. She once performed at Elitches while living in Denver, later teaching dance and piano.
Pat married George Goodpasture In Roswell, NM on January 21, 1955. After his early death in 1957, Pat met Jerry Clinkscales and on August 8, 1958 they married.
Pat enjoyed many hobbies such as bowling, crafting, sewing and swimming. Later in life, she became a travel agent which gave her and Jerry the opportunity to travel to destinations such as London, Australia, Mexico, and even international waters on a cruise ship.
Pat was preceded in death by her Husband, Jerry Kent Clinkscales and her brother, Stanley Petersen. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Wall. Daughter, Barbara Clinkscales and sons George, Gary, and Larry Clinkscales, 6 Grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.