Patricia T. Clayton passed away June 10, 2008. She was born March 17, 1915 in Eugene, Oregon, the seventh of twelve children born to George Edward and Laura Randall Thompson. The family later moved to Benton City, Washington and Patty graduated high school in Benton City in 1933 and married Karl Clayton on June 30 of that same year. After Karl's death in 1979, Patty lived alone for several years taking care of her beautiful yard and garden in Scappoose, OR before moving first to Mesa, WA and then to Kennewick, WA where she lived in English Rose Manor, an Adult Family Home. The family has been blessed by the loving and compassionate care Patty received from Neil and Alma Richwine, Sandie Knight, Sandie Studd, Debbie Thomas, Dora Staples and many other caregivers over the last seven years. The family also wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Jones and to Hospice. Patty is survived by her four children; Donald Clayton and his wife JoAnn of Port Angeles, WA, Anne Christopher of Spokane, WA, Karla Dagley and her husband Lanny of Kennewick and Gary Clayton and wife Vickey of Redmond, OR. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; older sister Katherine Carver of Seattle, WA; younger sister Mary Gardner of Astoria, OR; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to English Rose Manor, 1611 W. 7th Place Kennewick, WA 99336 or to Hospice, 2108 W. Entiat Ave Kennewick, WA 99336. In honoring Mom's wishes no service will be held at this time.