Patricia Ann Kuharski

January 12, 1934 - September 20, 2016

Patricia Ann Kuharski Obituary (Age 82) Patricia died on September 20, 2016 after 8 years of a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Her passion for life was an inspiration to many. Pat was born on January 12, 1934 in Spokane, WA. She was the youngest child of Leo E. Oczkewicz and Harriett C (Martin) Oczkewicz. Patricia attended Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School, Holy Names High School and Holy Names College where she pursued her passion for singing and developed the talent that God blessed her with as a gifted contralto. She met her future husband in May, 1951 and their love story began. They were married in August, 1953. During their marriage, Phil and Patricia had five children. Steven, died in 1962 at age 8, Kathleen Thompson (Garry) of Portland, Jean Corder (James), Robert Kuharski (Brenda) and Edward Kuharski (Sally), all of Spokane. They totally enjoyed their 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. They spent summers at the lake and celebrated holidays and family events in style. Pat was a self-employed Vanda Beauty Counselor for over 40 years; ran a clothing boutique in downtown Spokane and other venues in the fashion world; served as President of St. Anne�s Infant Home Auxiliary; choir member and Director of Our Lady of Fatima choir; and a board member of the Spokane Children�s Home Society. Her most demanding and rewarding roles included her fine sense of beauty and glamour and being the guiding matriarch of her extensive family providing wise words and a nurturing soul. When in need, each and every one that came to Pat for advice was met with her personable and sweet attention and her influence was treasured. Above all was her lifelong devotion to her deep rooted Catholic faith. During their later years, Pat and Phil traveled extensively with family and special friends all around the world. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 1517 E. 33rd Ave., Spokane, on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 11 a.m. Burial will be a private ceremony at Holy Cross Cemetery in Spokane. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home in Spokane. Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Heart Retreat Foundation, the Catholic Foundation Unrestricted Fund or the charity of choice. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Patricia, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events SEP 20