Post by notcreative on Sept 14, 2004 17:17:50 GMT -5
You can visit the website at www.pattibright.net ....she will be missed by many.
Patti Bright left us on Wednesday, September 8, 2004, after valiantly fighting heart disease. We will miss her ever- present smile, her always-ready energy and her very special friendship. She is survived by her husband Mike, her children: Bonnie Counts, Lari Nusinov, Jodi Saucedo, David Bright; five grandchildren; her mother, Bertha Lucas, her sister, Nancy Evans, 4 nephews one niece and 10 grandnephews and nieces.
A long-time faculty member of Pepperdine University's Physical Education Department, Patti was the quintessential example of the benefits of living an active and healthy life. She served as an inspiration for nearly every student who graduated from the university over the past thirty years--as well as anyone else blessed enough to know her.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on December 27, 1940, Patti was a gifted athlete who excelled in every sport, especially volleyball. Patti's dream of being an Olympian brought her to Southern California in 1962. It was on these beaches that she met her husband Mike Bright and made her Olympic dreams come true. She played on the U.S.A. Olympic team in both Tokyo 1964 and Mexico 1968 and also participated in the Pan American Games in Brazil in 1963. Throughout her life, Patti participated in 47 annual National Volleyball Championships earning numerous All American Awards and MVP awards. She was inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1996 and continued to play until illness forced her retirement.
Earning her Bachelors degree from USC in 1964, Patti began her long teaching and coaching career that began at LA City College. Her coaching talents helped bring success to many. In 1981, she led the Santa Monica High School girl's volleyball team to win the state championships. While at Pepperdine, she coached the women's volleyball team to several league championships and national rankings. A number of Patti's players went on to National, Beach, and Olympic success.
Patti's biggest pleasure was teaching others how much joy they could get out of being physically fit, eating right, and taking care of their bodies. In her sixties, Patti didn't merely keep up with her children and grandchildren--she led the way. While teaching her classes at Pepperdine, she participated with her students on every run, swim, and hike and was forever heard commenting on how she had the best students ever.
Services will be held at 11:00 am, October 2 on the track at Pepperdine University. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Patti Bright left us on Wednesday, September 8, 2004, after valiantly fighting heart disease. We will miss her ever- present smile, her always-ready energy and her very special friendship. She is survived by her husband Mike, her children: Bonnie Counts, Lari Nusinov, Jodi Saucedo, David Bright; five grandchildren; her mother, Bertha Lucas, her sister, Nancy Evans, 4 nephews one niece and 10 grandnephews and nieces.
A long-time faculty member of Pepperdine University's Physical Education Department, Patti was the quintessential example of the benefits of living an active and healthy life. She served as an inspiration for nearly every student who graduated from the university over the past thirty years--as well as anyone else blessed enough to know her.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on December 27, 1940, Patti was a gifted athlete who excelled in every sport, especially volleyball. Patti's dream of being an Olympian brought her to Southern California in 1962. It was on these beaches that she met her husband Mike Bright and made her Olympic dreams come true. She played on the U.S.A. Olympic team in both Tokyo 1964 and Mexico 1968 and also participated in the Pan American Games in Brazil in 1963. Throughout her life, Patti participated in 47 annual National Volleyball Championships earning numerous All American Awards and MVP awards. She was inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1996 and continued to play until illness forced her retirement.
Earning her Bachelors degree from USC in 1964, Patti began her long teaching and coaching career that began at LA City College. Her coaching talents helped bring success to many. In 1981, she led the Santa Monica High School girl's volleyball team to win the state championships. While at Pepperdine, she coached the women's volleyball team to several league championships and national rankings. A number of Patti's players went on to National, Beach, and Olympic success.
Patti's biggest pleasure was teaching others how much joy they could get out of being physically fit, eating right, and taking care of their bodies. In her sixties, Patti didn't merely keep up with her children and grandchildren--she led the way. While teaching her classes at Pepperdine, she participated with her students on every run, swim, and hike and was forever heard commenting on how she had the best students ever.
Services will be held at 11:00 am, October 2 on the track at Pepperdine University. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.