Trish was a sweet soul with bright eyes and joyful energy that filled our family with light. Her charm, friendship, and beauty wove into the lives of the people around her. Family was always important to her, especially her niece and nephews. As she sashayed through life, she brought peace and joy where it was needed most. She was our “sunflower” who always turned her head towards the sun. Trish was a joy-bearer, a light-worker; her presence infused into any situation, lifting our spirits. Blessings flowed through her existence. All who knew her have changed, never to be the same, because of her life…and her death. You are dearly missed!

Patricia loved her family, her friends and her life! She had so many high goals! She was very intelligent and constantly in situations to learn. She thought about medical school, and experienced medical mission trips to Tanzania, Africa. She humbly served, whether in the surgical room or washing lice out of children’s hair. Trish was an adventurer, with an absolute love of travel and other cultures. During her young years she traveled to Japan, China, Egypt, Israel, Spain, Africa, Mexico, Canada and many regions of the USA. She also loved the culinary arts of both food and wine. So much of life was waiting to be experienced by her!

Trish had a traumatic brain injury from a fall. She was a registered donor. We had no doubt that she would want to donate her organs.