Patricia Alfredson

Patricia Alfredson

Pat Alfredson

Patricia Alfredson, age 80, passed away on September 9, 2021, after a long illness. Pat was a long-time member of the Mount Vernon Chapter of Quilters Unlimited, and over the years has made dozens of lovely quilts for family and friends, and as donations to charity. One of her quilts, a Hawaiian-style applique quilt inspired by paper snowflakes, was featured in Traditional Quiltworks, a pattern magazine for traditional quilters. Pat’s husband, Len, is a retired Naval officer, and Pat served for twenty-two years as unofficial support staff, moving her family from from post to post, including a posting in Japan, where her daughter Tracy was born. Following her husband’s retirement from the Navy in 1988, Pat was happy to call Arlington her home, where she enjoyed playing in local bridge games, participating in dinner groups and attending the Little Theatre of Alexandria. Pat also worked for many years at the American Physical Therapy Association, and celebrated her love of history by volunteering at the National Archives and at the Smithsonian. Her projects included working as part of a team known as the Civil War Conservation Corps, digitizing Civil War pension case files, which tell the stories of thousands of widows, children, mothers, fathers, and siblings of Union soldiers. In an interview with the National Archives Prologue magazine in 2009, Pat said, “I truly love history, and working on the Civil War widows’ pension digitization project is fascinating because we’re really working on our own families.” Pat is survived by her beloved husband Len, daughter and son-in-law Tracy and Patrick, grandchildren Jacob and Elizabeth, and granddog Taro.

A Gathering will take place on Friday, June 17, 2022 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Miami, FL 33134. https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Donate/Donate-Now.aspx

Offer Condolence for the family of Patricia Alfredson

Gathering

Cunningham Turch Funeral Home

811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

06/17/2022

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Condolence Messages

  1. Sharon kay abels says:

    Len. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Pat was such a dear person. My prayers to and the family.

  2. Donna Josaitis says:

    I was so sorry to hear of Pat’s completion of her life’s journey. My sincerest condolences to Len and the whole family.
    We had played Bridge together for nearly two decades; over that time I grew to enjoy the beauty of the Pat, her talents, interests, wit, knowledge, and generosity.
    Walking in spirit with you as you walk this new journey…..
    Donna

  3. Susan Mordan-White says:

    My deepest condlences to Len and family. Len – You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the years of memories you had with Pat will help eventually ease some of the pain you are going through. I miss you vey much. Susan Mordan-White

  4. Kim Kirkland says:

    Tracy,

    Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. I wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers today. I know words cannot truly address one’s loss. However, I hope that knowing a mothers love will forever hold a special place in one’s heart and may those memories and life lessons comfort you during this time.

  5. Co-Worker, Valerie Ward says:

    Tracy,
    My condolence to you and your family. May god give you all the healing, strength and comfort through these trying days.

  6. Michelle (Szepansky) Guilfoil says:

    Tracy, Patrick & Mr. Alfredson, I am so sorry to learn of Mrs. Alfredson’s passing. She was such a kind and loving woman and I know you will miss her terribly. Nearly 20 years ago, I was the recipient of one of her lovely handmade quilts and will always remember when it arrived. I felt so cared for. God Bless you all and bring you peace.

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