Patricia J. Van Bemmel Obituary (1939

Remembering the Life of Patricia Van Bemmel June 18, 1939 - September 3, 2020 Patricia (Middleton) Van Bemmel was born June 18, 1939 to George and Mary (Putman) Middleton. The Middleton's came to Pierre, South Dakota in the late 1890's. She grew up on a farm on LaFramboise Island taking a rowboat to school across the Missouri River, and later she lived in Pierre. After High School, Patricia worked for the South Dakota State Highway Department as a Data Entry Operator. She married Cornelius Van Bemmel in 1960 and was blessed with two children. Patty retired in 1995 from Boeing Computer Services in Richland, WA, and she and Van had a beautiful home near Valley, WA. Patty loved her friends and family so much. We have such fond memories of Grandma & Grandpa making snow hills at their home near Valley, so that their Grandkids could enjoy the snow when they came to visit. She would also send homemade cookies by mail, and would hop on the bus in the middle of winter to be with her kids and grandkids when an extra hand was needed. She always enjoyed going fishing with Grandpa Van. Pat and Van moved to Poulsbo in 2004 to be near their Family. Patty loved visiting and cooking for her family and friends, crocheting and painting. Grateful for having shared in her life are her children Janine (Ken) of Poulsbo, and Damon of Tacoma, Grandsons - Peter, David, Devin & Doran, brother Leland (Diane), sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Art (Rosemary), Gert (Cornie) and Kathy (Bernie), Judy (Les), nieces, nephews and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers George Jr., Harley, Mitchell, Richard, Gail and Jack; sisters Dorothy, VidaMae and Virginia. Patty's Family would like to thank the Staff at Liberty Shores Assisted Living, the Doctors and Staff at Pacifica Medicine, and the Staff at Franciscan Hospice for their caring support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Patty's memory to your local Salvation Army or Union Gospel Mission.