Patricia Anne Pia
September 9, 1945 - April 8, 2020
Patricia Thomas Pia passed away after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer on April 8, 2020. Pat was an incredible athlete throughout her life. She played tennis for the University of Utah, and leaves behind boxes of trophies from a lifetime of tournaments. She was an avid skier and loved doing anything physical. Her love of adventure and the outdoors was epic. On her 40th birthday she summited Mt. Rainier. She spent endless days and nights adventuring in the deserts and forests of Utah and hiked the Salt Lake trails almost everyday with her beloved dogs. Her spirit will live on in those trails and canyons where she was always the happiest. Nature and the outdoors fed her soul to the fullest.
Pat was an institution in her neighborhood. She lived in her home for over 45 years and could always be found enjoying the sunshine with a cup of coffee and chatting with the neighbors from her front porch.
She lived every moment of her life to the fullest. She was strong, kind, smart and full of spirit.
Pat leaves behind a family that will forever miss her and never be the same without her, as well as countless friends who she truly cherished. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Anne (Todd) and Jennifer (Nick) and her grandchildren, Daisy, Frank, Francesca and Sophia. There will never be another like her. Her beautiful spirit will live on in our hearts forever.
A celebration of her wonderful life will be held in the summer, when we can all be together again.
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In Loving Memory
Jen and Anne: It is without doubt that your mother knew your love for her. We feel fortunate to have known your mom, as a member of the Irreverent Pickleballers. We are grateful for her gift of the two of you to us and look forward to you continuing to be part of our lives. We are happy to know your mom is walking the hills of heaven with her much loved 4 leg and 2 leg companions.
Pattie Lamb, you are one of a kind. They way you lived your life was full of wonder and life. Your sense of humor was like no other. I remember the many moments we shared that were full of just fun and laughter...you were fun! I know you had your pain and felt alone a lot...but your dogs filled a place in you that gave so much. Jennifer and Anne, I am so sorry. You both were so close to her in very different ways. How you cared for her and she for you was plain to see. You were her everything. I will miss you my friend. I Love you Pattie.
“The comfort of having a friend may be taken away, but not that of having had one.” -Seneca
My dear sister ... I am grateful beyond words for this last year with you. I just can't believe you are gone. I love you Pat and I just miss you so much. Rest in peace.
In Loving Memory
