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Patricia A. Robineaux

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Patricia A. Robineaux

April 13,1944-April 1, 2023

Patricia A. Robineaux (Willms-Slater) 78, Passed away after a short battle with cancer.

She was born in Wenatchee, WA., on April 13, 1944, and passed away in Portland, OR., on April 1, 2023

Pat attended school in East Wenatchee, WA. After graduating she married her first husband Bill (William) Willms and they raised 5 children together. Laurie (Lester) Nunn, Thresa Willms, Conni (Allen) Nunn, Toni Willms Rhorer and Brad (Corrina) Willms.

They later divorced and Pat met her second husband Denise’ Robineaux and they had another child together Levi Robineaux.

Pat spent her working career as a waitress and being the best fruit packer in the local warehouses. When Levi was just a few years old her and Denise’ became long haul truck drivers where they were able to see the country. She rather enjoyed being a 5’2 female truck driver. They lived in Lynnwood for a while, also in Las Vegas and later in Texas. They eventually settled down in Vancouver, WA.  After the passing of her husband, Pat moved in with her sister Janice Slater, where they became two peas in a pod. They were best friends, and she thoroughly enjoyed her life with her sister.

Pat had many hobbies including painting, crocheting, and making gifts with plastic canvas. She was very proud of her work, and we all looked forward to getting our handmade Christmas presents.

Pat was a very kind-, and big-hearted person, she was Mom to many more than just her biological children. She will be greatly missed.

Pat is survived by her six children, and one bonus son Brandon, 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, brother Ray (Leona) Slater and her sister Janice Slater.

She was preceded in death by her mom and two dads, one brother (Clem) and her husband Denise’.

There will be a memorial service held in Cashmere at her daughter Conni’s home at 2:00 p.m. On Saturday, August 19, 2023.  All are welcome to attend. Reach out on Facebook for address, if needed.