Patricia A. Mini

March 17, 1934 - March 26, 2014

Patricia Audrey Mini passed to heaven on March 24, 2014. Born in Chico, Calif., to Clifford and Wilma Reed, she was one of four beautiful girls; her sisters have all predeceased her. She was the youngest in her family. She is survived by her ever-loving husband of 57 years, Edwin Dan Mini; and was the loving mother of Lisa Mini, Marla Mini and Ross Mini. She is also survived by daughter-in-law Tina Mini; grandchildren Morgan Gluth, Tessa Mini, Brittany Sandu Mini, and the newest addition to her family five years ago, Nenad Zivkovic; as well as Alexander Zivkovic, who she always called her step-grandchild (she always lit up when he walked in the room); and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Patricia was an avid gardener and landscaper; a specialist in china painting; and loved going on trips with her husband to Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, and taking all of her children on fabulous camping trips throughout the years to Yosemite, Oregon, Lake Tahoe, and Redwood National Park. She loved all that was beautiful, especially the ocean. The family wishes to thank the doctors at Queen of the Valley who kept Patricia alive these past five years; Hospice of Napa; the best caregiver, Nellie, who she loved dearly; and Lorraine and Ana, for all their special kind care of Patricia. Celebration of life will be held on April 11 at 11 a.m. at Tulocay Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Napa Valley Hospice.