Patricia 'Pat' Elizabeth Spinosa, 80

Patricia "Pat" Elizabeth Spinosa, 80, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, at the Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born July 2, 1927, in Cheyenne, Wyo., to Emmett and Elizabeth (LaFountain) Etchingham.

Pat was a homemaker most of her life, starting out in Wyoming, moving to New York, Texas, Las Vegas, and Montana. She moved with her family to the Flathead Valley in 2005, after working 15 years as a school crossing guard for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Pat loved her family, cooking Italian cuisine and working in her gardens.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; a daughter, Nicki; and her beloved husband of 40 years, Albert.

She is survived by her three sons and their spouses, Dan and Roberta of Tampa, Fla., Larry and Michelle of Kalispell, and Robert and Teresa of Las Vegas; her granddaughter, Rachel; and a brother, Joseph Etchingham, of Billings.

She will be missed by many.

"We love you, Ma."

A Mass of Christian burial for Pat will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Kalispell, with Father Vic Langhans as celebrant.

The family suggests memorial gifts be given to St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 602 South Main St., Kalispell, MT 59901.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Pat's family. You are invited to go to www.johnsonmortuary.com to offer condolences and sign Pat's guest book.