Patti Giandonato

PRICE/NATHROP, Colo. - Patricia Mele Ruden Giandonato, age 41, passed away April 30, 2002 in Nathrop, Colo.

She was born July 22, 1960 in Price to Louis and Claudette Wright Mele. Married Randy Ruden June 1977 in Price, later divorced. Married John Gian-donato Nov. 21, 1997 in Denver, Colo.

Patti's greatest joy in life was her children. She especially enjoyed watching the boys wrestle and Michelle play ball. Patti loved hunting, fishing and running the river with her family.

She will be dearly missed by her family and a community of friends.

Patti is survived by her husband, John Giandonato, Nathrop, Colo.; sons, Jimmy Ruden, Price; Michael Ruden, Nathrop, Colo.; daughter, Michelle Ruden, Price; parents, Lou and Claudette Mele, Price; brothers, Louie (Kathy) Mele, Glasgow, Mont.; Greg (Kym) Mele, Vernal; sister, Jamie Rodriquez, Santaquin; grandmother, Thelma Wright, Price; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sam and Rose Mele; grandfather, Wilmer Wright; and niece, Amanda Mele.