Patsy Ruth Cotarelo, 77, of Enid, OK died on September 16, 2011 in Enid, OK. She was born in Lone Pine, OK on October 12, 1933 and moved with her family to California in 1939. Patsy returned to her home state in 2009. Patsy's life was defined by her career as the mother of five children. She also worked at Argonaut Electric Co. in San Diego, CA and was active in the school PTA and her church. Patsy was a skilled artist and her oil paintings are a testament to her talent. She attended Chula Vista High School and raised her family in Chula Vista, CA. Patsy moved to Surprise, AZ in 2000 and leaves many friends in the Sun Village Resort where she was honored on her 75th birthday with friends and family traveling from California and Oklahoma to celebrate her life. Patsy valiantly fought rheumatoid arthritis, which she contracted at age 25. She was proud of her people skills and delighted that she could strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, William and Inez Boggs, Sister, June Neeley, Son-in-law Charles Golden and granddaughter Ashley Blake Ammon. She is survived by her siblings, Catherine (Kenny) Monroe, Roy (Mary) Boggs, residents of LeFlore, OK and Kenneth (Oma Dee) Boggs of Waco, TX. Patsy leaves five children, Debbie (Tim) Searl of Temecula, CA, Keith Cotarelo of Huntington Beach, CA, Richard (Brenda) Cotarelo of Yucaipa, CA, Pam (Jimmy Johnson) Ammon of Enid, OK and Kent (Sally) Cotarelo of Enid, OK. Surviving grandchildren are Lindsy (Thomas) Paine, Brandon Cotarelo, B. Jerry Davis, Scott Golden, Trevor (Rachel) Cotarelo, Kyle Cotarelo, Trevor Johnson, Drew Ammon, Hayley Cotarelo, Joel Johnson, Kaitlin Cotarelo, Zachary Gonzalez, Cole Cotarelo, Kirk Cotarelo, Cassandra Cotarelo, Gabriella Cotarelo and Chase Cotarelo. Patsy also leaves four great grandchildren. Patsy will be buried alongside her family at the LeFlore Memorial Cemetery in LeFlore, OK. Viewing is open to the public on Thursday, September 22, 2011 and the service will be 2 pm Friday, September 23, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in LeFlore, OK. To honor Patsy, please send memorial donations to: Macedonia Missions Network, 2213 West Broadway, Enid, OK. 73703.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Patsy Ruth Cotarelo
Patsy Ruth Cotarelo, 77, of Enid, OK died on September 16, 2011 in Enid, OK. She was born in Lone Pine, OK on October 12, 1933 and moved with her family to California in 1939. Patsy returned to her home state in 2009. Patsy's life was defined by her career as the mother of five children. She also worked at Argonaut Electric Co. in San Diego, CA and was active in the school PTA and her church. Patsy was a skilled artist and her oil paintings are a testament to her talent. She attended Chula Vista High School and raised her family in Chula Vista, CA. Patsy moved to Surprise, AZ in 2000 and leaves many friends in the Sun Village Resort where she was honored on her 75th birthday with friends and family traveling from California and Oklahoma to celebrate her life. Patsy valiantly fought rheumatoid arthritis, which she contracted at age 25. She was proud of her people skills and delighted that she could strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, William and Inez Boggs, Sister, June Neeley, Son-in-law Charles Golden and granddaughter Ashley Blake Ammon. She is survived by her siblings, Catherine (Kenny) Monroe, Roy (Mary) Boggs, residents of LeFlore, OK and Kenneth (Oma Dee) Boggs of Waco, TX. Patsy leaves five children, Debbie (Tim) Searl of Temecula, CA, Keith Cotarelo of Huntington Beach, CA, Richard (Brenda) Cotarelo of Yucaipa, CA, Pam (Jimmy Johnson) Ammon of Enid, OK and Kent (Sally) Cotarelo of Enid, OK. Surviving grandchildren are Lindsy (Thomas) Paine, Brandon Cotarelo, B. Jerry Davis, Scott Golden, Trevor (Rachel) Cotarelo, Kyle Cotarelo, Trevor Johnson, Drew Ammon, Hayley Cotarelo, Joel Johnson, Kaitlin Cotarelo, Zachary Gonzalez, Cole Cotarelo, Kirk Cotarelo, Cassandra Cotarelo, Gabriella Cotarelo and Chase Cotarelo. Patsy also leaves four great grandchildren. Patsy will be buried alongside her family at the LeFlore Memorial Cemetery in LeFlore, OK. Viewing is open to the public on Thursday, September 22, 2011 and the service will be 2 pm Friday, September 23, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in LeFlore, OK. To honor Patsy, please send memorial donations to: Macedonia Missions Network, 2213 West Broadway, Enid, OK. 73703.
Pam and Jimmy, my sincerest condolences are offered to you both at this time, as well as those of the Oklahoma Ambulance Association. You are in my prayers.
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Pam and Jim, Stephanie and I share in your sadness at the passing of your Mom. But, we also share in your reflection on the life of Patsy, a truly unique woman who never ceased to surprise and delight with the unexpected. She took all of life head on, burdened with all her frailties and stared it down, keeping a twinkle in her eye. What a woman!
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are that over time, the sadness will pass and the memories of hurt will quickly fade, to be replaced with all the color, texture and spark that your Mom carried on her tiny frame so beautifully.
All our love, The Meara’s
All my love is sent to you all at this time she was a very nice person....love Tessie
ReplyDeleteDear Pam and Drew... I was very sorry to hear about Patsy's passing. She was a delightful lady and was always so kind to me and my mother. Best wishes always, Cindy Ammon Miller
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