Patricia Anne Pruss

Patricia Anne Pruss, 85, of Seattle, WA, passed peacefully on February 4, 2026.

Patricia was born on July 23, 1940, in Seattle, and lived a life defined by kindness, dedication, and a deep love for her family. She was a steady, loving presence whose warmth touched everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Gene; her children, Timothy (Cathy), Julie, and Laurie (Mat); her grandchildren, Jill, Jakob (Briana), Erskine (Signe), Duncan, and Cecilia (Ethan); and her great-grandchildren, Eugene and Claude. She is also survived by her sister, Gail (Ron), and her brother, Lee (Becky). Patricia leaves behind many dear friends who enriched her life and will cherish her memory. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Anne Olstead.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Seattle. A reception will follow in the Jubilee Hall, with burial at 2:00 p.m. at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis House Seattle; www.stfrancishouseseattle.org

Patricia will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her devotion to family, and the love she shared so generously.