Patricia Macrae Eden – 1922-2014
Posted July 14, 2014 at 5:17 am by Tim Dustrude
Patricia Macrae Eden passed away Monday June 30, 2014 at her home in Friday Harbor. She was born in Hamilton, Ontario on March 6, 1922, the second of two children born to Joseph and Jesse Macrae.
Pat graduated from Dunkirk High School in New York, and married her high school sweetheart Jay “Bus” Eden in 1943. She attended Sul Ross State College in TX while Jay finished officer training at the Army Air Corps base. During World War II Pat traveled on her own across the country by train several times to be in close proximity to Jay. In her later years she often spoke fondly of the many people she met on those trips, and the kindnesses they shared.
In the early 1950s the family left the east coast to settle across the country in Southern California. Pat was a dedicated mother to her three sons. Although she worked in banking, and as an office manager in a veterinarian clinic, her main focus was her family, home, and church.
Upon retirement Pat and Jay visited the homes of their sons to determine where to settle for the next phase of their lives. San Juan Island appealed to them, and in 1986 they made the move to Friday Harbor.
Pat enjoyed her connection with many friends through the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church, the San Juan Island Senior Center, and the Garden Club. She and Jay traveled often to visit family and friends, but also enjoyed hosting their family on the island. All of her grandchildren and great grandchildren had opportunities to enjoy summer visits at Grandma Pat’s house.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents and her older sister Edna. Her husband Jay passed away in 2001.
She is survived by her sons David of Friday Harbor; Fred (Nancy) of Lakewood, CA; Rob (Debbie) of Greenwood, AR; her five grandchildren – Elise, Scott, Laura, Melissa, and Jeffrey; her five great grandchildren; and many extended family members.
Pat had a generous heart and a loving spirit. She set a good example for all those who knew her, and she will be greatly missed.
A graveside service will be held August 9th at Valley Cemetery. Time will be announced later.
Submitted by the family of Patricia Eden
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