Published in Reno Gazette-Journal on November 13, 2011
Reno NV


Patricia Criddle
September 26, 1953
November 7, 2011

Patricia Criddle died peacefully in Sparks surrounded by her family. She
was born in Sioux City Iowa to Doris and Robert Lake and graduated from
Artesia High School in Lakewood California. After relocating to Reno,
she worked for Harrah's for 31 years where she made many lifelong friends
with her memorable and bubbly personality. She married the love of her
life, Ralph Criddle on September 26, 1977. In 1993, she was overjoyed
to achieve her dream of adding a child to her life, when Ronnie Criddle
became her son.

Patti was always a loving, positive, and happy friend, wife, and mother;
she was the person that everyone was blessed to have in their life. She
brought light into holiday gatherings, warmth into every room and her
laughter was contagious. Everyone that knew her will remember her enormous
love of baking, crafting, gardening and especially knitting.

Of great joy to Patti was family togetherness - the more the merrier! A
home at the holidays (or any other time) could never be overfilled with
the love and laughter of family. And Patti brought everyone together to
feel that warmth. She had that gift.

Patti is survived by her husband of 34 years, Ralph Criddle, her son
Ronnie Criddle, her step-son Keith Criddle (Carol Criddle), granddaughter
Sydney Criddle, and sisters Mary Hull, Donna Wickers, Denise Lake, and
Rhonda Sutton. And of course, an individual such as Patti leaves behind
far, far too many friends to list.

Per her wishes, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please
send donations to the American Cancer Society.