Patricia Lou Gass

Patricia “Patty” Lou Gass passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior Jesus on July 1, 2020 at the age of 91. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, and we will miss her dearly. She leaves behind a legacy of friendship, love and care. Born September 14, 1928, she was a graduate of Stadium High School and College of Puget Sound, where she earned her degree in elementary education. After college, Patty was a 1st Grade teacher for several years. She met and married her husband, Richard D. Gass, in 1952. They were happily married for 44 years and were lifetime residents of Tacoma. Patty was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and her sister. She is survived by her two daughters and their spouses, Karen Genoway and Daniel Fletcher, and Nancy and Larry Wussow, all of Tacoma. Patty leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, and she was happy to learn of one more coming in October. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Haven of Rest Funeral Home in Gig Harbor, Washington.

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