Patricia (Pat) Marie Ralston was born on January 11, 1951, in St. Louis, Mo.  In 1982, she moved with her husband and children to Suisun, CA.  She lived in the Fairfield-Suisun area for 36 years.  Pat, a registered nurse, graduated from Jewish Hospital of St. Louis School of Nursing on January 9, 1972.  She worked as a nurse for more than 30 years and spent the vast majority of her career as a psychiatric nurse at Napa State Hospital.

Pat loved reading, shopping for antiques and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Pat is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Dorothy Ryan, her younger brother Kevin Ryan and her husband Jesse L. Ralston, II.  She is survived by her children; Anne, Natasha, Jesse, and Timothy; seven grandchildren and four siblings.

A devout Catholic, Pat will be laid to rest at her home church, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church located at 2700 Dover Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533, on September 13, 2018.  A Rosary will be said in her memory at 10:30 with the service starting at 11:00.