Patricia (Patty) Tompkins

On Sunday July 25, 2021, Patricia (Patty) Tompkins mother of four children, passed away at the age of 78 at Serenity house in Santa Barbara, California.

Patty was born in San Francisco, CA to William R. Tompkins, Sr., and Helen B. Estes. Patty lived her entire life in the Santa Barbara Area attending local public elementary and secondary schools. She was always a caretaker, first as a childcare provider running a childcare business in her home for many years, and later as the caretaker of her own mother until her death. Patty spent time with her mother in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley where she enjoyed entertaining her children and grandchildren at Rancho Santa Ynez Estates near downtown Solvang. She was known for her love of cooking, watching westerns and her favorite movie the Godfather. Later in life, Patty enjoyed living at Grace Village on upper State Street interacting with her friends socializing.

Patty was preceded in death by her father, William, and her mother Helen as well both of her stepparents. She is survived by her four children, Warren, Denise, Keith, and Amber, her brother Bill, and her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Those who wish to remember Patty in a special way may contribute to VNA Health in her memory. Mail contribution to 509 E. Montecito Street, Suite 200, Santa Barbara CA 93103 or by visiting their website at www.vna.health