Patricia Rhae Anders

January 28, 1941 - April 11, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Rhae Anders, age 79, of Tehachapi, CA, passed away on April 11, 2020. She was born on January 28, 1941 to her parents who preceded her in death, John Philip Williams and Alice Marie Williams (Rice). She was a graduate of El Centro Union High School where she loved to take bookkeeping classes and found a deep love for what would become a lifelong career in accounting, office management, and bookkeeping. Patricia was an accomplished, self-taught professional. Some of her career achievements included working at the US Elevator Company, Coca-Cola, Wattenbarger Brick Yard, KBS Transportation, Golden Empire Mortgage, Benz Recycling, and Dressel’s in Tehachapi where she recently retired from a few years ago. She was beyond talented, and it set her up for a lifetime of success. Patricia truly excelled at everything she dedicated herself to. She had an incredible work ethic and never missed work. She taught her family what the term “work ethic” really means. Her talents were not simply limited to her professional career. Patricia was also a very talented musician. She had a beautiful singing voice, and enjoyed playing the piano, organ, and accordion. Patricia is now singing for Jesus. She raised her family in the church and brought her children and family to know the Lord. Patricia often lead worship services and was even known to give sermons here and there. She was an amazing Christian woman who loved her friends deeply. No one was ever a stranger to Patricia. She was a great friend and was loved and cherished by many. Patricia’s hobbies included sewing and making afghans which she always gifted to family and friends. Patricia’s heart belonged to her family. She shared a beautiful, full life and 43 years of marriage with her husband, Alfred “Al” Anders. They were able to spend all their days growing old together on the ranch. Patricia was also a proud mother of eight children: Terry, David, Darrel, Donald, Rick, Buck, Terry, and Lori, who blessed her with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Recently, Patricia lost her battle with Alzheimer’s. However, she was able to spend her last days at home with her loving family caring for her the way that she always cared for them. Her legacy will live on in everything she taught her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Due to current conditions, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.