Patricia “Pat” Ann Wilsey (Richardson, Lendahl, Taylor, Clark, Werner), 85, passed away on May 9, 2026, in Eureka. Born on June 4, 1940, in Scotia, Pat lived a vibrant and multifaceted life filled with creativity, love and cherished moments with family and friends. Pat was the daughter of Andrew Gerald Richardson and Mildred (Millie) Florence Richardson. She grew up alongside her sisters Gloria Huber and Judith Price. One of her fondest memories growing up was when her father built them a play house and her mother planted a Cecile Brunner Climbing Rose in front of the window that smelled heavenly, every time she caught a whiff of that fragrant rose she would be transported back to her childhood.

Throughout her life, Pat demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt and thrive wherever she called home. Though she lived in many places over the years, her heart was tied to Cecilville, nestled along the beautiful Salmon River. Cecilville was where Pat and her husband Glenn Wilsey built their home together — a place surrounded by nature’s beauty and the warmth of family and friends. A talented and prolific quilter, Pat poured her heart into every creation. Each quilt she made was a testament to her love for those who received them — crafted with care (and perhaps a touch of humor when nearing completion). She said that no quilt was complete if it didn’t have an “oops” block. She was fortunate to spend the last 5 years creating a vast number of quilts celebrating life events for family and friends while also completing many of her mother’s unfinished projects - The sentiment often expressed in our home was “she who died with the most unfinished projects won”, her daughter is not sure yet who the winner is but it may be a close tie between Pat and her mom Millie. Just recently she was able to work with her niece Julie on a quilt that was started by her sister Gloria over 70 years ago, those were the times that she loved the most by spending time and sharing stories and knowledge.

Pat had an enduring love for gardening, cultivating both food and flowers with equal enthusiasm. Her practical yet thoughtful approach to life made her a cornerstone of support for those around her. Whether cooking up something delicious in the kitchen or engaging in spirited debates around the table, Pat’s presence was always felt deeply by those fortunate enough to share time with her. A lover of games, Pat especially enjoyed winning — a playful competitiveness that endeared her to family gatherings. Her ability to reminisce about shared memories brought laughter and connection to all who listened.

Pat’s legacy is carried forward by her loving family: daughter Andrea Arnold; son-in-law Karl (Buck) Arnold; son Tony Byram; daughter-in-law Lynn Byram; son-in-law Jack Fearing; grandchildren Angela Winogradov, Karl Arnold, Kacey Arnold, Amy Beckley, Tracy Fearing, Kehli Saucier, Gabriel Fearing, Sean Fearing, Erin Tisera, Phil “PJ”, Hillary, Jimmy and Adam; great-grandchildren Ashlyn, Matt, Daniel, John, Cody, Joseph, Eric, Jennifer, Angel, Connor, Ryder, Lane, Whitney, Morgan, Ryan, Olivia, Seamus, Jedidiah, Falcon, Millie, Finnigan, Magdalene, Danny, Lucy and 18 great-great grandchildren. as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished family and friends. 

She was predeceased by father Andrew Gerald Richardson, mother Mildred Florence Tipton (Thornton, Richardson, Walker, Smith), sons Duane and Daniel Lendahl, daughter Sherri Fearing (Lendahl), husbands Bill Clark and Wendell “Glenn” Wilsey, sisters Gloria Huber and Judith Price, brother in law’s Mickey Huber and Elmer “Butch” Price, great-grandson Alexander Winogradov and great-great-grandson Tanner Trolinder.

Pat enjoyed the Easter celebrations spent making hats, painting eggs and taking silly photos with her grandchildren Angela and Dale and the girls, she loved traveling to Placerville and sharing a Thanksgiving feast with grandchildren Amy and Craig and the moments with the family that came to sit around the table and share blessings. Patricia was blessed with many close relationships, she treasured her relationship with Michelle who she considered another daughter, she loved the time they spent cooking and looking up plant names and recipes on the computer. 

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 1 p.m. at 1774 Van Eaton Avenue, McKinleyville, where Pat lived for the last five years enjoying the birds and creating quilts. There will be an outdoor service honoring the loving and funny mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, aunt, friend and loved one that we have lost.   We will be honoring her life with a sharing of love and the party that she wanted where we will have great food, jokes and laughter in her memory. Friends and family are welcome. there is limited parking so please ride-share if possible.

Raise a toast to a life lived well — it may not have been perfect but it was honest, funny and the best she could do with what she had. Mom will live forever in my heart and my stories, she was the perfect mother for me and I am so thankful that she was mine.