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Patricia Louise 'Patti' (Ahlswede) Rochon passed away on August 30, 2018 in Napa, California at the age of 74.
Patti was born in Napa and attended Shearer Elementary School, Ridgeview Junior High School, and Napa High School where she was active in the Pep Club, Girls League, the Winter Show, and the Hall Decorating Committee. She served as the Head Yell Leader in the Fall of 1961 and the Spring of 1962. Following graduation from Napa High, Patti earned an Associate of Arts degree in Business from Napa Valley College.
Patti worked for Wells Fargo Bank for 16 years, rising to Regional Audit Manager. From there, she worked for the Napa Valley Bank, and then the Napa Valley Unified School District where she was a Bilingual Aide, retiring after 20 years as the District's Language Assessment Assistant.
Patti attended several Class Reunions and was present at the 55th Reunion in June of 2017.
Patti is survived by her husband Leonard, two children, two grandchildren, and her brother Larry Ahlswede, Napa High Class of 1963.
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William 'Bill' Crowley
Though I've seen her only a handful of times in the intervening years, Patti's engaging smile was forever etched in my mind during our high school years. I'm sorry to learn of her passing, and offer prayers of healing for those who loved her and will miss her.
Alvin 'Al' Hawkins III
I'm sorry to say that I didn't get to know Patti, even though I do remember her smile. She obviously was much loved and a treasure to many. Whether we were fortunate enough to know her or not, a loss of one of our classmates is a loss to all. We are of the best Napa High had to offer. Prayers to her family and friends. We also need to lift up the Class of '62. Give us strength to meet each day as we have needs.
Sandra 'Sandy' Self (Culbertson)
Patti was such a unique person. When she smiled she made me smile back. She would come to our luncheons and it was always great to see her. I saw her at the reunion and thought she was getting better. I will miss her always for her positive outlook. My prayers are with her family and friends.
Sandy
Darlene Drown (Forbes)
I was lucky enough to have spent some quality time with Patti this last year. We went to lunch at least once a month. Patti was one of the bravest and kindest friend I have been lucky enough to know. There was always laughter, smiles, and tears. I will miss her always.
Darlene Drown Forbes
Roberta Del Rosso (Hall)
Patti was a brave and kind person. No matter what, she always had a beautiful smile. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. My prayers to her family.
Roberta
Michael 'Mike' Major
I was on a similar track with her, Ridgeview and then Napa High. Although she was way out of my league, I do remember her; she had a smile for everybody . . . sad to hear. A definition of old age is knowing more people who have gone than those still here; seems like as a Class we're getting there.
Kenneth 'Ken' Murdoff
Patti was always upbeat and friendly. She, and her brother Larry, seemed like very solid individuals and very kind to others. If you know any of her family, please pass on my condolences.
Jonette Pittore (Beck)
A genuine lovely lady -- beautiful smile, and such a positive attitude as she battled her cancer. I saw her many times and spoke to her on the phone -- always positive and upbeat. RIP my friend.
Donald Stevenson
In Napa High, Patti and I were in many of the same clubs and organizations. She was always very pleasant and hard working. She was really something! I am very sad to learn that we have lost her.
Donkey Don
William 'Bill' Moody
Golly, I just rediscovered some school pictures which I hadn't viewed in 50 years. Patti and I were classmates in Miss Wilson's 6th grade class at Shearer School on Pine Street. I only remembered the name, and it was the picture that caused me to remember her. That is much to my regret as I can see from all the positive comments.