#177 W7 Patricia Dunlap Patricia “Fat or PJ" Dunlap died peacefully at home on April 1, 2009 at the age of 74, Pat was born in Estes Park. Colorado, to Betty and Ed Humphreyr She is survived by John Dunlap, her husband of 52 years, her sister Penny Richards. and daughter Tammy Taecker. College years: Pat attended both Montana State and the University of Oregon It was at Montana State in 1955 that Pat‘fell for John seeing him performing as a prison commander in the‘play Darkness at Noon". With characteristic flair, she enrolled in a Geology class that John was registered for - to keep her eyes on him. John earned an A while Pat (her attention not on her studies) earned a solid F, however her persistence paid off and the two were wed in 1956. They lived in Eugene. then moved to Seattle where Pat worked at US Plywood for a couple of years before launching her career in art. Harstine Island: In 1969, Pat and John sold their house in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, packed everything (including their cats) into a 21 foot camper and moved to Harstme Island to pursue life as self-sustaining artists. After living 10 years in the camper and trading tireless hours between art and construction. Pat and John completed their dream house above the beach and the Harstine , Initially. Pat’s medium was clay. She handmade and sold pots. Christmas angels, tiles and wall hangings. Around 1980, her work transitioned to watercolors and collages. Frequent subject matter included Northwest landscapes, flowers and the beach. While many of Pat‘s pieces were serious. her wit was a recurring theme. She had a series of paintings that she fondly called, “Nude on a Pig" that featuring her Harstine neighbor Barbara LaJune’s garden, and a nude, on a pig. Over the years. Pat's work was shown all over the Nonhwest, including at the Frye Art Museum in Seattle, the Bellevue Art Show the Eugene City Park, and the Marianne Partlow Gallery in Olympia. She was commissioned to do a large inspirational clay piece for the Mason General Hospital, which still hangs in their main entrance. Pat’s Community: Pat was a longtime member of the Hurstine Women’s Club, Community Club and the Harstine Island Theater Club, (where she was particularly known for witty note-taking as Secretary). Pat‘s humor and intellect were alive on stage as well. She Wrote several oneeacts and fullrlength scripts for the Harstine Island Theatre Club. A popular favorite included “Gus and Mavis" a series of one-acts about an abysmal marriage that Pat performed with John. Family: Put had a way of making children feel important and loved. and they were always drawn to her. In 1983, Pat and John met their daughtereto~be Tammy, who had been living on Harstine with her uncle. Though shy at first, Pat was able to draw Tammy out of her shell knowing exactly what she needed and giving her the attention, guidance, and love that she needed. They were the best of friends; playing dress—up, and made-up games around the house. Pat and John welcomed Tammy permanently into their home in 1986 and they adopted her in 2001, A memorial will be held for Paton April 11 at 1 pm. at the Harstine Island Community Hall. All are welcome to attend and share stories to celebrate her life. Donations are welcome to the Harstine Island Community Theater, Attn: Ed Wood 1411 E. Point Wilson Rd, Shelton WA 98584 in memory of Pat Dunlap. IL — Paid Obituarv Notice Island Gallery. age A-2 Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, April 9, 2t , OCR Text: #177 W7 Patricia Dunlap Patricia “Fat or PJ" Dunlap died peacefully at home on April 1, 2009 at the age of 74, Pat was born in Estes Park. Colorado, to Betty and Ed Humphreyr She is survived by John Dunlap, her husband of 52 years, her sister Penny Richards. and daughter Tammy Taecker. College years: Pat attended both Montana State and the University of Oregon It was at Montana State in 1955 that Pat‘fell for John seeing him performing as a prison commander in the‘play Darkness at Noon". With characteristic flair, she enrolled in a Geology class that John was registered for - to keep her eyes on him. John earned an A while Pat (her attention not on her studies) earned a solid F, however her persistence paid off and the two were wed in 1956. They lived in Eugene. then moved to Seattle where Pat worked at US Plywood for a couple of years before launching her career in art. Harstine Island: In 1969, Pat and John sold their house in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, packed everything (including their cats) into a 21 foot camper and moved to Harstme Island to pursue life as self-sustaining artists. After living 10 years in the camper and trading tireless hours between art and construction. Pat and John completed their dream house above the beach and the Harstine , Initially. Pat’s medium was clay. She handmade and sold pots. Christmas angels, tiles and wall hangings. Around 1980, her work transitioned to watercolors and collages. Frequent subject matter included Northwest landscapes, flowers and the beach. While many of Pat‘s pieces were serious. her wit was a recurring theme. She had a series of paintings that she fondly called, “Nude on a Pig" that featuring her Harstine neighbor Barbara LaJune’s garden, and a nude, on a pig. Over the years. Pat's work was shown all over the Nonhwest, including at the Frye Art Museum in Seattle, the Bellevue Art Show the Eugene City Park, and the Marianne Partlow Gallery in Olympia. She was commissioned to do a large inspirational clay piece for the Mason General Hospital, which still hangs in their main entrance. Pat’s Community: Pat was a longtime member of the Hurstine Women’s Club, Community Club and the Harstine Island Theater Club, (where she was particularly known for witty note-taking as Secretary). Pat‘s humor and intellect were alive on stage as well. She Wrote several oneeacts and fullrlength scripts for the Harstine Island Theatre Club. A popular favorite included “Gus and Mavis" a series of one-acts about an abysmal marriage that Pat performed with John. Family: Put had a way of making children feel important and loved. and they were always drawn to her. In 1983, Pat and John met their daughtereto~be Tammy, who had been living on Harstine with her uncle. Though shy at first, Pat was able to draw Tammy out of her shell knowing exactly what she needed and giving her the attention, guidance, and love that she needed. They were the best of friends; playing dress—up, and made-up games around the house. Pat and John welcomed Tammy permanently into their home in 1986 and they adopted her in 2001, A memorial will be held for Paton April 11 at 1 pm. at the Harstine Island Community Hall. All are welcome to attend and share stories to celebrate her life. Donations are welcome to the Harstine Island Community Theater, Attn: Ed Wood 1411 E. Point Wilson Rd, Shelton WA 98584 in memory of Pat Dunlap. IL — Paid Obituarv Notice Island Gallery. age A-2 Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, April 9, 2t , Mason County Genealogical Society,Obituaries,Other Obituaries,D Last Name,Dunlap, Partricia ''Pat or PJ''.tif,Dunlap, Partricia ''Pat or PJ''.tif, Dunlap, Partricia ''Pat or PJ''.tif