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Wasilla resident Patricia Ann Cottrell died at home Sept. 14, 2010.
Trish was born Nov. 29, 1981 in San Diego, Calif., and moved to Alaska with her family in 1986. She attended Pioneer Peak Elementary, and Colony Middle and High schools, graduating in 2000.
Trish had many obstacles in her life, but was always willing to help anyone who needed it. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held several callings within the church.
Trish is survived by her siblings, Harry Cottrell in Louisiana, Robert (Susanne) Cottrell in Utah, Shirley Cottrell in Arizona, Lori (Dale) Brightman in New Mexico, Judi (Paul) Mainville in Louisiana and Michelle (Jason) Bowman in Alaska; nieces and nephews, Cameron and Chelsea, Skyler, Dustin, Eric, Allanah, Jonathon, Nick, Tori and Hailey; and a very large extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Linda Cottrell; a brother, Bill Cottrell; maternal grandfather, William Campbell; and paternal grandparents, James and Harriette Cottrell.
There will be a memorial at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at the LDS chapel in Palmer with Bishop Pace officiating.
Arrangements are by Kehl’s Palmer Mortuary.