KING, Patricia Mary

Patricia Mary King, Phoenix, Arizona, departed this world unexpectedly June 23, 2002. Her untimely passing is deeply felt by those who survive her; her devoted husband, Arthur; sons David & Andrew; daughter Suzanne, and 7 grandchildren David, Joshua & Rhiannon, Gary & Brianna, and Michael & Nicholas; her siblings Michael, Valerie and Hillary, and 5 nieces and nephews Jacqueline & Gareth, Laurie & Scott, and Kim, and her many friends and extended family in the United States, Canada and Wales. She was born Patricia Mary Jones on March 23, 1944, in Caerphilly, Wales and moved to the United States in 1965. Patricia and Arthur moved to Phoenix in 1982 and opened their own business shortly thereafter. She was an active participant in the business and was also deeply involved in her grandson, David's, life. Patricia was president of the Sun City of Arizona Welsh Society for the last five years as she was keenly involved in promoting her heritage and also learning the Welsh language. She attended Welsh language classes each week and was also an active member of the Phoenix Welsh Choir. She was also an active member of the non-profit organization, "For The Birds", which brought her great joy and serenity. Patricia will be sorely missed by all who knew her as she was the most generous and affectionate of people with a very positive outlook on life that was the very core of her being. A celebration of her life service will be held at Menke Funeral Home located at 12420 N 103rd Avenue, Sun City Friday, June 28, 2002. The family would prefer that donations in lieu of flowers be made in her memory to the American Heart Association 2929 S. 48th St., Tempe, AZ 85282. The Arizona Republic June 26, 2002