Raymond’s Words
“Goodbye to my beautiful wife”
Eulogy
From Patty’s Shaman, Scott Tate
“Know that one day your pain will become your cure”
~Rumi
Honoring Her Life
I asked Patty in her last months, what she hoped to be remembered for to which she quickly responded : “I really really tried.”
To her dying day, Patty gave her full self: heart, soul, and time. She tried more in a single day than most of us do in a lifetime. The change she made in people’s lives was profound and we can continue to honor her legacy by affecting change in our community.
Providing resources
In lieu of flowers, we ask you to donate in Patty’s name to Denver Homeless out Loud to continue her legacy of helping those whom need of it most. Denver Homeless Out Loud (DHOL) works with and for people who experience homelessness to help protect and advocate for dignity, rights and choices for people experiencing homelessness.
Providing Warmth
Always the warm heart, Patty was vehement we do something to help those who are cold in Denver right now. Please donate blankets, coats, and cold weather clothing to those in need to continue her legacy of helping those less fortunate.
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“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!” – Hunter S. Thompson
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Valiant Heart
Patty has been a longtime fan of my music. Having finally met her after many years, she quickly became a source of fearless inspiration for me and a dear friend in these final stages of her journey. Her stories and spirit have forever changed me. As a songwriter, what can one even say about the courage it takes to face death head-on when you know your days are numbered? She's a tough angel herself with a valiant heart, so I knew exactly how I wanted to pay tribute.
I'm beyond honored, humbled, and grateful for the opportunity to set her beautiful, courageous life to music in “Valiant Heart (Patty’s Song)”. While its lyrics speak to death & bravery, this is ultimately a song about acceptance & letting go. I hope it helps you through whatever you may be going through in your life and whatever may be still to come.
Love always,
Gregory Douglass (Singer/Songwriter)
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Those whom we love continue live on through our memories and shared stories. Patty’s life and impact on each of us was profound and we encourage you to share your stories and photos of her so that we may all be together here and celebrate her life.