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Patricia Eleanora Ottman, of Tehama passed away on June 25th, 2018, at the young age of 65.  A devoted Wife, Mother, Sister and Grandmother.  Paddy always looked for ways to improve her family's lives, in particular bringing them closer.  She was born at Camp Pendleton, CA on June 9th 1953 to Joseph and Patricia DeVault.  As a young girl she was a member of the Blue Birds Association, Campfire Girls.  Paddy attended and graduated from Red Bluff High School in 1971.  After graduating High School she met and married her husband of 46 years, William E. Ottman.
Paddy is survived by her Mother Patricia A. DeVault, Husband William E. Ottman, Sons Willard and Kristopher, Grandchildren Maressa, Micala, Mara, Jordan and Great Grandchildren Evelin and Mason.  Following her battle with breast cancer in 2001, Patricia became very involved in charities, blood donations, and the Red Hat Society, which led to her into caregiving in Yreka, CA and with IHSS of Tehama County.  Her love, compassion and patience will always serve as a reminder of the faith that was placed in the betterment of those she knew.  Paddy will be missed, mourned, but most of all, celebrated as the beautiful person she was to us.  There will be a private celebration of life held by the family and close friends.