Died - August 19, 2018

Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home

She was born in Fort Collins, Colorado the second of seven children born to Melville and Grace Hanna. She spent her childhood in the Eugene, Oregon area. She attended school at Thurston High School and met the love of her life Kenny Fox. They were married in 1938. In 1944 with two kids and one on the way, dad was called to serve the country in World War II. Mom served as well, taking care of three young kids until dad returned from the war. Two more children would follow. In 1956 mom and dad moved from Myrtle Creek, Oregon to Pasco, Washington to start a farm in the Columbia Basin. It was their shared dream to be farmers. Mom drove a tractor, changed sprinkler pipes, and always had a big garden. She also had all her household and motherly responsibilities. Her love of all animals was clearly shown to all her children. All kinds of animals undeniably sensed her caring nature. Many dogs, cats, cows, goats, horses, and even a pet chicken named Peep Peep would flock to her. In 1967 mom and dad moved to a loafer farm in Block 16 and dad built mom her big house overlooking the town lights. They were truly happy and proud. Mom always put everyone else’s needs before hers and always made sure you were fed what you liked, even if it meant fixing multiple meals. She was a truly loving mother to her children Patty (Paulino) Naffarate, Dick Fox (deceased), Bill (Sandy) Fox, Larry (Debi) Fox, and Mark (Jana) Fox. She was preceded in death by her husband Ken, her parents, her son Dick, her brothers Art, Donald, and Keith, her great grandson Joe. She is survived by her brothers Leroy and Patrick, her sister Donna, and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by four children, eleven grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, and five great, great grandchildren! The family would like to thank the staff at Tri Cities Retirement and Lourdes Hospital. Viewing will be held Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 5:00-8:00 PM with the Rosary at 6:00 PM. Funeral Service will be Friday, August 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM; all at Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home at 1401 S. Union Avenue, Kennewick, Washington. The family invites you to sign their tribute wall at www.muellersfuneralhomes.com

Mueller’s Tri-City Funeral Home

Died - November 4th, 2014

Richard (Dick) H. Fox, age 74, died Tuesday morning, November 4th in Kennewick, Washington. He was born in Eugene, Oregon on September 17th, 1940 to Kenneth and Ellen Jean Fox. He spent his childhood making fond memories in Myrtle Creek, Oregon and later moved his senior year to the block farms of Pasco, Washington with his family. Some of his early employment were at Charlie Cox farm, a millwright at the dam, and at Chevron Chemical.In the late 1960's Dick began his lifelong career with the railroad. He worked his way from an entry level position at the railroad to being terminal superintendent when he retired in 1999. He stayed connected with his railroad family after retirement. He very much enjoyed his railroad career and the friendships that were begun lasted to the end. 

Dick was a man of many passions. In his younger days he participated in many sports and was an avid outdoorsman. After high school he spent four years in the Air Force and became a radio operator. This allowed him the opportunity to travel the world. After retiring he loved gardening and vacationing. Dick was never sedentary and loved to live life. He enjoyed hitting the road for spontaneous unplanned adventures with the love of his life Susan and together they enjoyed camping, crabbing, casinos and visiting family and friends. He loved telling colorful stories and captivating his audience. He was a brilliant storyteller and loved making them roar. His booming voice will echo in our minds forever. Dick never knew a stranger.

Dick was a loving father to his children Shannon and Rick (Duke). He enjoyed family life very much and remained close to his family and extended family. Although Dick was a hard-working husband and father he loved spending as much time as possible in the company of friends and family.

He is survived by his wife Susan, daughter Shannon (Rick) Viaene, son Rick (Jeannean) Fox, grandchildren Ally and Gabrielle Viaene, Mason and Mitchell Fox, mother Ellen Jean Fox, sister Patty (Paulino) Naffarati, brothers Bill (Sandy) Fox, Larry (Debi) Fox and Mark (Janna) Fox, mother-in law Phyllis Frey, stepchildren Rob (Bev) Pearson, Dina Pearson ( Brenda Stroud), Wendy (Mike) Sandman, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins whom will all miss him dearly.

His family wishes to express deep gratitude to all the loving skilled medical personnel at Swedish Medical Center, Tri-City cancer center, and Dr. Matharu, and the Tri-City Chaplaincy Hospice.

He was a very special part of our family and will always be remembered with love.

Visitation will be Friday, November 7, 2014, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and funeral services will be Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union St., Kennewick.

PATRICIA NAFARRATE OBITUARY

Died - April 7, 2022

Patricia Ann Patton Nafarrate October 4, 1938 - April 7, 2022 Umatilla, Oregon - Patricia Ann Patton Nafarrate was born October 4, 1938 in Eugene, Or. to Kenny and Ellen Jean Fox. She died Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Guardian Angel in Hermiston, Or.

She graduated in 1956 from Myrtle Creek High School in Myrtle Creek, Or. She met and married John D. Patton not long after graduating. They had two boys, Jeff and Joe Patton.

She worked as a bookkeeper for 12 years for a logging/cattle company in Central Oregon. In 1977, she moved to La Grande, Or. where she went to Business College. After completing the course, she moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon to work for a credit union.

This is where she met Paulino Nafarrate and later married. They then moved to Kennewick, Wa. They lived there for two years, then moved to Umatilla, Or. where she worked for many years for the United States Fish and Game, counting fish runs at the McNary Dam until she retired.

Patti is survived by her husband, Paulino Nafarrate; Brothers, Bill and Sandy Fox of Portland, Or., Larry and Debbie Fox of Kennewick, Wa., Mark and Jana Fox of Finley, Wa.; Sons, Jeff and Denise Patton of Lenore, Id.; Joe and Candice Patton of Baker City, Or.; Grandchildren, Josh and Cris Patton of Pasco, Wa., John Patton and Jennifer Summerhill of Helendale, Ca., Justin and Stormy Patton of Lewiston, Id., Jerad Patton and Kristine Stehle of Burns, Or., Jessica and Chico Macias of Salem, Or.; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Dad, Kenneth Fox; Mom, Ellen Jean Fox; Brother, Dick Fox; and grandson, Joe Patton, Jr.

Rosary and viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 21 at Mueller's Funeral Home. Service is the following day, Friday, April 22, 11 a.m. at Mueller's Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union St., Kennewick, Wa.

Patty had a love for animals. So in lieu of flowers, she would love to have donations sent to the Human Society in Hermiston, Oregon.