Patricia Catherine Mettler, age 71, of Eatonville, Washington, passed away October 26 after a 10-month battle with cancer. Pat was born on November 18, 1942 to Ernest and Mildred Christian in Morton, Washington. She married Jim Mettler on May 5, 1962, and they were devoted to each other for 52 years. In 1972 she began 32 years of service as a school bus driver in the Eatonville School District, retiring in 2004. She was well-known and well-loved throughout her community for her warmth and generosity of spirit. She was devoted to family, visiting regularly and attending as many of her grandchildren's school events as she could, even as her health failed. A scholarship fund has been set up in her memory, and donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Pat Mettler Memorial Scholarship, Eatonville Dollars for Scholars, PO Box 1155, Eatonville, WA 98328. A celebration of life will be held later this winter. Pat is survived by her husband, Jim Mettler, of Eatonville; her brothers Harrison Christian, of Eatonville, and Larry Christian, of Tacoma; her sister, Pam Holt, of Eatonville; her daughter, Kelli Bacher (Kevin), of Eatonville; her sons Jim Mettler (Shaun) of Camas, and Jason Mettler (Jennifer) of Olympia; and grandchildren David, Daniel, Kiley, Thomas and Matthew.
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