Patricia Ann McCoy, 64

Patricia "Patty" Ann McCoy, 64, of Priest River, Idaho, passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2014.

Born on April 18, 1950, in Kellogg, Idaho, Patty was daughter to the late Harry and Mary Eustice. She graduated from Kellogg High School and studied to be an architect.

Patty married Forrest "Bill" McCoy Jr. in 1974 and they lived together in Smelterville, Idaho, before relocating to Priest River.

Patty loved architecture, design and all things related to art. She was very creative and liked to paint, create unique art pieces, write - and in her early years, sing. Her true passion was music, and she knew every detail from classical composers to current trends in Hip Hop.

Friends and family knew Patty by her kind heart and strong work ethic. When she married, she also took on the role of stepmother to three children. We called her Patty, but she was our mom.

Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest McCoy. She is survived by her three stepchildren: Forrest "Bill" McCoy III, Mary McCoy, and Emery "Bob" Robert McCoy. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com.