Pat passes and is remembered fondly

Patricia Durkee (1921 - 2011) Resident of Aptos, California

Patricia S. Durkee passed away peacefully at her Aptos home last Sunday on November 20th after a long battle with Alzheimer. She was 90 years old.

Patricia Marie Siener, fondly called Pat by everyone was born on March 17th, 1921 in Los Angeles, California. She was the only child of John A. and Frances M. Siener. She spent her childhood in Southern California. Pat later attended Stanford University studying Liberal Arts.

1942 was a significant year for Pat when she met the love of her life Travers "Ted" Durkee at Stanford. The two were later married on July 13th, 1943 at the Stanford Chapel. They were married for 67 years before Ted's passing this past January.

Pat raised 4 children and spent most of her life giving and caring for others.

She traveled extensively throughout the country and aboard. Pat enjoyed music attending the symphony in San Francisco as well as performances at Kuumbwa Jazz Center. In 1980 Pat and Ted opened the now legendary Seafood Mama's restaurant in Capitola. Where she would be seen nightly greeting customers. Later in life she volunteered for organizations such as Hospice. Pat's passion was gardening and she would love nothing more than a quiet afternoon in her garden.

Pat is survived by her three loving children: Toby Durkee of Forestville, Tim Durkee of South San Francisco and Leslie Greathouse of Santa Cruz. Pat's daughter Kathryn Durkee preceded her in death in 1994. Pat also has eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who she loved dearly.

Donations in her memory can be made to Heartland Hospice Services. 824 Bay Avenue Suite 40 Capitola, Ca 95010.

Pat's memorial service will be held Saturday, December 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Capitola.