Patricia May (Cox) Frederic, 90

Nov. 10, 1920 - May 8, 2011 (Mother's Day)

Pat was born in Everett, Wash., to Walter and Mabel Cox, the oldest of four children. She grew up in Coeur d'Alene where she met the love of her life, Gordon (Fritz) Frederic. Before they married, she attended Eastern Washington State College. Pat and Gordon lovingly raised a family of four children.

She is survived by her sister, Polly Calhoun; spouse Walt; children and their spouses, James Frederic (wife Alicia), John Frederic (wife Jean), Susan Craven (husband Michael) and Richard Frederic (wife Diane).

Pat's life always centered around her family which grew to include 10 grandchildren, Steve, Michael, David, Meg, Tricia, Sarah, Eric, Kristen, Jenna and Austin and 13 great-grandchildren, Danielle, Eric, Ashley, Andrew, Kara, Katie, Hannah, Kayla, Madison, Elizabeth, Jesse, Fisher and Jacob.

She was the source of joy and laughter for all those whose lives she touched. She passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, surrounded by her family. Throughout her life and during her last moments on Earth, before God called her home, she taught us many lessons, but the most important lessons were to be generous, to forgive, to love and be loved. That love is everlasting and we will miss her so much.

Visitation will be held from 1-8 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Weddle Funeral Chapel in Stayton, Ore. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011, at Saint Boniface Church in Sublimity, Ore. Interment following at Lone Oak Cemetery, Stayton.

The family has designated the American Heart Association for memorial contributions.

Arrangements by Weddle Funeral Services, Stayton. Online condolences to Weddle-Funeral.com.