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This Memorial website is dedicated in memory of our loved one, Patty Yamashita, born on December 16, 1959 and passed away on July 5, 2014. We will remember her forever.

If you have a favorite story about Patty, please click on the "Stories" tab above and share it with us. 

The Funeral Service will be on July 17 at 11:00 AM at St. Monica Catholic Church on Mercer Island. Please dress approriately.

The Memorial Service/Reception will be on July 27 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM at The Golf Club at Newcastle. Business casual attire is requested.

December 16, 2023
December 16, 2023
❤️HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATTY❤️I love you sis and I sure miss you
July 5, 2023
July 5, 2023
Another year without you, Mom.
Dad, David, and I will be at Vince's tonight eating your favorite bacon and garlic pizza. I know you'll be there with us.
I miss you so much.
Take good care of yourself and Malcolm in Heaven.
Love you always.
July 5, 2023
July 5, 2023
I miss you, Patty. So many fun times and laughter. I got a new Rivian pickup which is electric and fun to drive. You would have loved it.
July 5, 2022
July 5, 2022
8 years goes by so fast and so slow at the same time. I miss you every day, Mom!
December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021
Happy Birthday Patty! You’re thought of often and missed dearly
December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021
Happy birthday, Mom! I miss you every day. I hope you have the best heavenly birthday spent with Grandpa and Angel. I love you always!
May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021
Hi Patty, I had a random thought about you today and after some searching, it lead me here. Hope you are doing well where ever you are. I went through all the photos on here. So beautiful! ❤️

Hi David & Lauren - I hope you are well! ❤️
December 25, 2020
December 25, 2020
 ❤️ Merry Christmas
December 17, 2020
December 17, 2020
Time past fast. 6 years already. We miss you
September 12, 2020
September 12, 2020
I love you forever ❤️
July 9, 2019
July 9, 2019
I can't believe it's been 5 years. It's been too long. I miss you every day.
December 17, 2017
December 17, 2017
Time past so fast. Another year already. Miss you.
July 5, 2017
July 5, 2017
Cannot believed it been 3 years already. We miss you Patty.
December 16, 2016
December 16, 2016
Happy birthday Patty! We miss you.
December 16, 2016
December 16, 2016
Happy Birthday Patty! I miss our fun times.
December 16, 2016
December 16, 2016
Happy Birthday Mom.

The Lord is God, The Lord is One. Blessed is His glorious kingdom--forever and ever
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December 16, 2023
December 16, 2023
❤️HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATTY❤️I love you sis and I sure miss you
July 5, 2023
July 5, 2023
Another year without you, Mom.
Dad, David, and I will be at Vince's tonight eating your favorite bacon and garlic pizza. I know you'll be there with us.
I miss you so much.
Take good care of yourself and Malcolm in Heaven.
Love you always.
July 5, 2023
July 5, 2023
I miss you, Patty. So many fun times and laughter. I got a new Rivian pickup which is electric and fun to drive. You would have loved it.
Recent stories

Patty's 'formality' with her attire

July 25, 2014

Patty gave me one of my favorite lines ever...

We worked together both at Sullivan-Payne and Nintendo.  Patty always dressed nicely, regardless of the dress code.  I dressed nicely at Sullivan-Payne as it was required, Nintendo was a bit more relaxed so I dressed appropriately, which is to say I migrated to jeans and t-shirts.  I always wore t-shirts from vacations and various places I had been.

One day I came in with one of my shirts and probably it was a bit obnoxious looking and Patty said...

"Do you own any shirts that you can't read?"  I probably was ticked at the time but I have shared that story so many times when someone comments on a shirt of mine.  It was classic as was she!!

Patty's Kindness and Generosity

July 11, 2014

Patty married into our family and we have all been blessed as a result.  She made sure to include us at family gatherings - birthday parties, Christmas eve.  It was important to her to keep the kids connected to us.

Once I admired a scarf Patty wore.  Without my knowing, she went out to buy me one (because she was worried it would sell out before I had a chance to shop).  A simple act of kindness and genorsity. 

A more selfless act occured when my mother (Obachan) was sick a couple years ago, Patty would take the time to vist and cheer her up with stories of what she was doing, what the kids were doing and just having conversations that did not focus on health issues.  A great distraction for my mother.  And, Patty would bring or cook tasty dinners (she was a wonderful cook) to encourage my mom to eat.  When she found out mom liked her chex mix... she would make and deliver multiple ziplock bags full.  Same with cookies.  Patty brushed off any thanks saying it was nothing.  It was not and is not nothing - I will never forget her care and kindness.

Miss you Patty... 

Because a $500 Gift Card Solves Everything

July 7, 2014

This May, my boyfriend and I took a trip to Las Vegas and I had spent more money than I had originally planned.  When I got home, I seeked my mom's advice about finances. After crying to my mom about the stress of money, my mom thought she could remedy my financial stress by offering me her $500 gift card to Nordstrom.

"Lauren, it's OK.  I have a $500 gift card to Nordstrom that you can have!"

"Thanks, mom, but a $500 gift card won't pay off my car payment and my credit card bill for the month."

This is just testament to my mom's selflessness, big heart, and sometimes hilarious ways of solving life's problems.

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