On January 13, 2025, Patricia “Pat” Virginia Wickstrom passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her immediate family. She was 90 years old.
Born on September 27, 1934, in Turlock, CA, Pat’s life was a testament to education, family, and community service. Her family resided in Hilmar, CA, where Pat would establish deep roots that shaped her legacy. She graduated from Hilmar High School in 1952 before
pursuing a degree at San Jose State College, graduating in 1956. That same year, she married her lifelong partner, Duane Wickstrom, embarking on a partnership that would span nearly…