Patsy Jean DeFries
Patsy Jean DeFries, age 69, of Lynden, Washington passed away after a short but impossible to beat battle with cancer.
Patsy was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Barbara and Johnnie Davidson on January 30, 1956. She was a twin to Patty Lancaster (Robert) and had an older sister Juanita Gamble (John) and a younger brother Michael Davidson (Rhonda).
She married Michael DeFries on October 19, 1974. They had four children together, Brian, Brandi (Randy) Swendt, Kelly Peterson and Justin (Kimberly).
The family lived in various cities in California and Texas before settling in Whatcom County, Washington in 1991.
Patsy was preceded in death by both her parents, her younger brother and three of her grandchildren, Kennalee & Jeremy DeFries-Peterson and Owen DeFries.
Patsy is survived by her husband and their 4 children, her sisters, 16 grandchildren Michael, Brandon, Haylee, Ashley, Christian, Madolyn, Jakob, Ethan, Caden, Emmalee, Kevin, Jason, and Bentley. Great grandchildren Christen, Abigail, Brooklynn, Rory, Savanna and Joseph. And numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memories
From Danny Fowler
We will all miss you terribly Patsy, but I know we will see you again. Keep an eye on Mike from Heaven, like me with Sandra, he will be lost without you! ❤️
From Jennifer Brown
You will be missed Patsy! Go rest high and we will see you again! ♥️
From Becky
you will be missed. high school seems so long ago, glad we stayed in touch. fly high my friend 🪽
From Linda
Rest in peace with no pain. Even though haven't talked since high school I will miss you dearly 💔
From Jason Davidson
I love you and will always miss you. And thank you for always being there for me and never giving up on me, no matter what.
From Sandra Lancaster
Aunt Patsy, you will be deeply missed. I have always admired the kindness and gratitude you showed to me, Robby, my children, and grandchildren. Your warmth and generosity left a lasting impact, and I will forever appreciate you for that. I will miss our conversations at family gatherings, barbecues, and our favorite spot—you know the one. Your kindness meant the world to me, and I will always hold those memories close.
From Vicki Sanders
I will truly miss you my dear friend and our long talks. I wish I could have made it out there before you had to go I know we would have had a great time so I’ll see you on the other side. I love you and will think of you always.
From ZULLA MCCLURE
So thankful you are out of pain, but you will be missed by the ones that loved so much here on earth. We will all have to go this way one day, but I know I will see you again in heaven one day. Love & prayers for the family and loved ones you left behind.
From Brian DeFries
Mom, I have so many questions as to why this happened but they will never be answered. Although your fight was brief, you fought like hell to win an fight that's sadly was unattainable, and I'm proud of that fight you gave. Not a day has passed or will pass that you are not thought of and missed. I regret so many things from the lack of affection in hugs to verbally saying I loved you, till it was to late. I find comfort knowing our final verbal words to each other was, I love you. I know with our acceptance of the Lord as our personal savior that I will see you again and that you are resting comfortably with so many loved ones that passed before you. Untill I see you again, may you look down upon us and shine your lights upon us all. I love you, Mom.
From Sarah Hickey
Aunt Patsy, I know its been years since we've visited each other i remember each and everyone of them. From being a little girl being over all the time. Us girls being teenagers and having dance parties in the room and driving you crazy with our being loud. Coming to Washington and spending a week with you. No matter what was happening you always talked and treated me as your own. No matter the time or distance between us I always loved and missed you, that wont change now. No more pain, no more worry just an eternal life of bliss. We will all miss you for the rest of our lives. Love you
From Patty Lancaster
I have no words for the emptiness I feel. I've caught myself trying to call you. Then realized differently. We had good times and bad. However, we always overcome them. I am cherishing the 7 hours, I sat with you. You holding my hand, the day you left us. I will never forget our last call before you went to surgery, you wanted all to know you loved them. I am not good with words. But, know I will never forget all we shared. We are here for Mike and the kids. Just wished we all knew what you were dealing with, you kept all that to yourself. I love and miss you Patsy! ❤️
From Joni komar
Sending deep condolences to the family and friends: clearly she was loved .
From Mike DeFries
I miss you, Patsy.
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