The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

Patricia (Pat) Louise Martin Caldwell, our beloved Mother and Nana went into the arms of the loving Lord on October 24, 2020. She was born to Michael and Eva Martin on November 27, 1944 in Walla Walla, Washington.

Pat grew up in the Walla Walla area, where she met Pete Caldwell. She married Pete on March 23, 1962 and together they had 4 children; Chad, Michele, Kim, and Piper. They raised their family of 4 in the Ritzville-Benge area, where she was mostly a stay at home mom. She cooked meals for the harvest crew for several years and drove school bus for the Benge School District. Pete and...