Patricia “Patty” J. Wood
Patty quietly and peacefully went home to Jesus on December 15, 2014 after an inspiring, lifelong, battle with kidney disease. She was 67.
Born on April 3, 1947 to Winston and Joan Ragan of Kent WA, she was the third of four Ragan kids. Patty graduated from Kent Meridian High School in 1965. In 1971 she fell in love at first sight and married Dennis Wood in June of 1972. They would go on to have one daughter, Sarah, and spend the next 42+ years in love.
She was a loving wife, mom, sister, awesome grandma, and best friend. As a three-time kidney transplant recipient, she dedicated her life to educating everyone about the importance of organ donation & procurement, and the responsible use of animals in medical research. Over the years, the focus of her NKC volunteer service changed. She became an active member of the Regional Council Southeast and co-founded the Asian Pacific Islander Kidney Health Fair that was produced twice at the Great Wall Mall in Kent. Patty also held leadership positions in both Cascade TRIO and the NW Patients Association. She was an involved volunteer, supporter, champion, and educator.
Patty took great pride in her flower gardens and the wild birds that would visit, loved combing the Pacific ocean beaches, never met a kitten she could resist, and adored taking scenic Harley rides with Dennis. As of late, she derived a lifetime’s worth of love and energy from her three beautiful grandchildren, Vince, Mia Rose, and Franco. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Her bright spirit cannot be replicated.
Services will be held on January 10, 2015 from 1-3pm at Zion Lutheran Church 25105 132nd Ave SE Kent WA 98042.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Patty’s name to the Northwest Kidney Centers ~ 700 Broadway Seattle WA 98122.
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