Obituary: Cromwell, Patricia A. (Montgomery)
Age 83
(Montgomery) August 8, 1932- August 3, 2015 Patty peacefully passed away with her daughter Christine by her side in Mill Creek, WA.
She was 82 years old.
Born in Mt.
Idaho, ID to Everett and Phyllis Montgomery, “Patsy” as she was known growing up, graduated from Clarkston WA High School in 1950 and kept close friendships with her classmates throughout the years.
A long-time Spokane resident, Patty treasured her two careers; 18 years as a stay-at-home mom, followed by 20 years as school secretary at Hamblen and Wilson Elementary Schools.
Her favorite loves were her family, her dogs, and music.
Patty was preceded in death by her former husband, Charles G. Cromwell.
She is survived by brother Gary Montgomery; son Steve and his wife Traci, grandchildren: Sarah, Matthew, Katie, and Alex; and daughter Christine Uselman and her husband Greg, and grandchildren: Samantha and Nick.
The family wishes to thank Jan Smithison for her faithful friendship with Patty, as well as the staffs at Ashley Point in Lake Stevens and The Cottages at Mill Creek for the years of devoted and loving care.
There will be no formal memorial service, but well-wishers are encouraged to visit www.legacy.com and leave their sentiments.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or Spokane Humane Society.