Patricia Cecelia (Johnson) Rich

Patricia Cecelia Rich passed away at home with her family by her side on March 11, 2017. Patricia was born in Alameda, California, to the late Edward and Cecelia Johnson of Sonoma. Patricia graduated from Napa High School and has lived since she was 18 in Sonoma, where she raised her daughters.

In 1975 she married the love of her life, John Rich. Together they enjoyed their travels to New Orleans to visit family, and they loved Mardi Gras! They also enjoyed the arts, John as a portrait and abstract artist and Pat as a wonderful seamstress and blanket designer for many wedding and baby gifts.

Pat is survived by her daughters, Debra Ritner and husband Jeff Judy of Sonoma, and Dawn Matheson and husband Bud Matheson of Sonoma; sister Cherrie Shults of Arizona; brother Ray Johnson of Clear Lake; granddaughter Dr. Amy Judy of San Francisco; and many nieces and nephews. Patricia was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Rich. 

A private family Celebration of Life will be held this August in Bodega.

The family would like to thank Dr. Keck, Dr. Shafer, and the wonderful staff at Hospice in Sonoma for her care. Also, we would like to thank Pat's friend Leona, who took her to many doctor appointments and outings. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice by the Bay, 190 West Napa St., Sonoma, CA 95476.

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