In Memoriam : Patricia Elam

Patricia Elam Patricia Ann Elam - age: 77
(August 15, 1944 to October 22, 2021 )
Resident of Poerterville, California

Visitation Information:
Services will be held at the Exeter District Cemetery on Nov 3 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family welcomes donations to the Exeter High School Alumni Foundation. PO Box 1035, Exeter CA 93221 in honor of the George and Trish Elam Scholarship.

Obituary:
Patricia Ann Bastian Elam passed away on October 22, 2021 after fighting a long illness. Trisha was born to George and Shirley Bastian on Aug 15, 1944 in Porterville CA. She grew up
in Porterville, attended Hope Elementary School and graduated from Porterville High School with the class of 1962.
After graduation Trisha attended beauty college in Visalia, CA where she met the love of her life, George Elam. They were married on July 28, 1964 and spent 56 happy years together.
Trisha managed AJ’s Tuxedo and Bridal shop in Visalia. She eventually purchased the business and renamed it Brides to Be. She was a business owner and manager for many years. However, she longed to be close to her mother, brother and sister in Porterville. Therefore, she retired, sold her business and in 1993 moved home to the family property. She and George made their home an oasis, which was known as Elam’s Lakeside Gardens.
Trisha loved music, dancing, parties and spending time with family and friends. The family cabin in Pine Flat, CA was one of her favorite places, where there are many memories from childhood to recent.
Trisha was also known for “visors”. She wore them daily and was rarely seen without one.
Trish is preceded in death by her husband George, her parents George and Shirley Bastian, her sister Karen Reed and brother in law Bob and many others whom she loved.
She is survived by her brother Ted Bastian(Linda), many nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and nephews. As well as many friends and loved ones.