Patricia Clifton, 76

Patricia Boyd Clifton, aka “Jersey Girl,” was born on April 17, 1936 in New York City and passed away suddenly on March 28, 2013 in Coeur d’Alene.

She started her career as an elementary school teacher until her retirement. Unable to give up her love of teaching, she began teaching adult education for the Catholic Church, St. Angela Merici, in Brea, Calif., until relocating to Rathdrum to be near her daughter, Karen Dretke, and her family. She then continued teaching as a volunteer at St. George Catholic Church in Post Falls.

Pat was an active volunteer at St. George Catholic Church and was always willing to help when needed. Known for her quick wit and sense of humor she was loved by many.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Kathleen and is survived by her son Fred and wife Mari, her son Joseph and wife Gre, and daughter Karen and husband Tom along with seven grandchildren: Colin, Samantha, Katie, Taylor, Ian, Shea, and Kory.

She will be missed by all who knew her.