Patricia W. Smith

March 16, 1949…December 24, 2021 Patti lost her battle with cancer after 5 years on December 24, 2021 at the age of 72. She was the best friend and soul mate to her husband, Larry, for 47 years. Patti was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Patti is survived by her daughter, Kirstin Hull, and two wonderful grandchildren, Camille Hull and Brogan Hull. She loved them unconditionally and was in the delivery room when they came into the world. Patti was born into an Army family with three other siblings, Jerry Walding, who was killed in the Vietnam War, Donna Michlik of Ashburn, Virginia. and Candace Walding of Boynton Beach, Florida. Patti was born at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and traveled to many Army installations. In her teen years, Patti grew up In Columbus, Georgia where her father served with the Army at Fort Benning and later retired there. Patti graduated from Baker HS. She also attended nurse training at Columbus Community College and was later a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. She devoted her married life supporting Larry’s career in the Army and later with the City of Vancouver. Patti also worked for Providence Hospital and The Vancouver Clinic. However, most importantly, she was Mimi to her grandkids. At Patti’s request, there will be a private, family grave side service at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Special thanks to the Community Home Health and Hospice for their loving care over the last few months. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the local non-profit Pink Lemonade Project in its fight against breast cancer. Please share a memory@www.columbian.com/obits