Patricia Settle, age 80, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at her home in Bakersfield, CA. She was born February 27, 1936, in Butler Oklahoma to William Thomas and Leona Grace Shelton. Patricia (Pat) attended high school in Shamrock, Texas and West Texas University in Canyon, Texas. Her career was in finance and banking; retiring from Home Savings and Loan (Washington Mutual) in 1998 as branch manager. Pat was a wonderful mother to her two sons Ron Settle (Gwinda) and Scott Settle and grandmother to Cory Settle. She is survived by her brother Bill Shelton (Judy), two sisters Bonnie Breshears and Karen Campbell and many nephews, nieces, and great grandchildren.A memorial will be held at Brighton Parks Clubhouse, 12103 Upper Waterford Drive in Bakersfield on Saturday, January 21, 2016 at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Patricia's name."Sweet Jesus, take this message to our dear mother up above;tell her how we miss her, and give her all our love." - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bakersfield/obituary.aspx?n=patricia-gale-settle&pid=183490870#sthash.E3UG3rxK.dpuf