Patricia Stenman

passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, Washington.She was born on January 3, 1933 in Duluth, Minnesota and was 76 years of age. Patricia was a resident of Poulsbo, WA. Prior to her marriage, she lived with her parents in Minnesota, Texas, California and Alaska. She graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School in Juneau, Alaska. She worked in civil service with the US Army from 1953-1959. She was married to her beloved husband Gordon Stenman for 50 years and was a "homemaker extraordinaire" from 1959 until her death. Patricia was a member of the Poulsbo First Lutheran Church and the Martha Circle at the Church. She served as the financial secretary for the church for over 20 years. She was named "Mother of The Year" by her children for 46 consecutive years. Patricia enjoyed baking and taking care of her family. She also enjoyed crosswords, reading, beating everyone at Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, vacations to Maui and cruising the high seas. She is survived by her loving husband Gordon Stenman of Poulsbo,WA, children; Kristan Stenman and Brent Stenman (Jeanna) all of Poulsbo. She also leaves behind her siblings; Charlotte Carroll-Irwin (Steve) of Juneau, Alaska, sister in law Susan Schwab of Annapolis, MD, grandchildren; Emily Wildung, Curtis Wildung, Jacquelyn Stenman, Kasey Stenman and great-grandson Devin Allen all of Poulsbo. Also, nephew Patrick Carroll and wife Linda, and niece Erin Carroll of Juneau, AK. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; Clarence and Dorothy Carroll, brother and sister in-law; Larry and Joan Carroll and brother Curtis Carroll. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service at First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Avenue NE in Poulsbo on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2:00 PM. Private interment will take place at the First Lutheran Church Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 825, Poulsbo, WA 98370, or Martha and Mary Skills Center, P.O. Box 127, Poulsbo, WA 98370 and Gideon's International, P.O. Box 909, Poulsbo, WA 98370."We'd like to thank you for being the best and most loving wife, mom, silbling, grandma, friend etc. in the whole world. We know you are in a better place, but you will be missed dearly and forever. We love You!"