Patricia Anne Quann Halekakis passed away at her home in Aberdeen on Sept. 19, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born on Nov. 22, 1944, in Norfolk, Virginia to parents Harry Manuel Quann and Leola Ida Hankins Speidell. She graduated from Eureka High School in 1961 and attended college at Missouri State in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

On June 26, 1971, she married the love of her life, Tony Halekakis. Her son Michael was born on July 12, 1974. She was a deeply devoted wife and mother.

Trish was a lifelong practicing Wiccan. She had a 6th-degree black belt in shopping. She adored pulling handles and laying down cards at the casino. She was never happier than when she was on an ocean cruise to someplace fabulous.

On the professional front, Trish was an executive secretary at Kaiser Aerospace and Electronics in Palo Alto, California. She retired from work early to become a full-time mother, another job at which she excelled.

In a second later career, Trish did voice work for Jodesha Broadcasting and Grays Harbor Radio. Her words and unique personality could be heard for several years throughout the Harbor. She was an accomplished writer and a master of accents and imitations.

Trish was an important and influential member of the Pushrods car club of Hoquiam, as well as a member of the Lugnutz of Aberdeen, Washington. She loved her 1957 Chevy almost as much as she loved her husband, son, sisters, nieces, nephews, stepdaughter Roxy, and daughter-in-law Brooke.

Music was an extremely important part of Trish’s life. She loved the Beatles, Eagles, and Abba. Toss a few good show tunes in there, or a little Tchaikovsky, and you’d be hard pressed to wipe a smile off her face. She loved to dance and had the voice of an angel.

Finally, it must be said that Trish was a lifelong lover and supporter of animals. Pomeranians put her in her ultimate happy place. In addition to hoping to see her sister in the afterlife, she could not wait to see her beloved dogs: Ms. Moondancer, Pi, and Baby. Also, Pyewacket the Siamese cat.

To say that she will be missed is the deepest understatement. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.