Patricia Ellen Anglim's Obituary
Patricia Ellen Northup was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1917, to Mabel Fleming Northup and Frank Northup. Patty and her older brother, Winston, had a glorious childhood. Her ambitious parents built and lovely house and garden. Their verdant garden supplied the neighborhood with fruit and vegetables during the Depression. Patty was an accomplished seamstress. She acquired her first job after high school as a furriers apprentice in the City, commuting to work each morning by ferry. She was a darling, fun loving person to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She sewed her own stylish wardrobe and her signature hair was adorable.In 1937, a dear friend introduced her to Jim Anglim, a lively and hard working city boy. Four months later, Patty and Jim eloped to Reno on Christmas Eve. They bought their home in San Francisco and raised their three fine children, Sharon, Marilyn, and Jim. The home was constantly filled with love, laughter, and warm friends. It was the neighborhood hub. Patty had a unique touch of class and elegance. She entertained with diplomacy and aplomb, and set a gorgeous table with a meal to match. It was dining with the finest! In the 1940’s Pat and Jim spent endless hours circulating the City, maintaining more than 500 postal stamp machines.In addition, Jim owned and operated a S.F. Chronicle circulation route. They were certainly good providers for us kids. For fun, they enjoyed dancing the night away to the lovely sounds of Russ Morgan at the Mark Hopkins Hotel, and also the Claremont.In 1971, Patty lost her precious Jimmy. In 1973 she met a widower, Tom O’Brien, they became companions and dear friends. Together they enjoyed the 49ers and Giants, they loved spring training. You could find Pat and Tom just about anywhere in town on any given night. Pat’s grand kids referred to them as Patty Grandma and Uncle Tommy. They lived their lives to the fullest until Tom’s demise in 2006. Patty remained in her family home until 6 months ago, when she moved to Hollister to be near her beloved daughter Marilyn.Thank you Mom for setting a great example of human kindness, generosity, and love. You were an ideal role model that we cherished dearly. Patty is survived by her three children, and Rich. Her Grandchildren: Fredric, Eddy, Justin, Monica, and Jessica. Her ten Great Grandchildren. Our Grateful acknowledgement to Mary and Martin Lalor and to Michael Kelly. In lieu of flowers, donations to the VETS would be appreciated.
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