Mrs. Patricia A. Laxen, 70, of Tampa passed away October 6, 2006. Patricia Skipworth Laxen was a lifelong resident of Tampa and a graduate of Hillsborough High School, "Class of 54". Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Bob; two children, John Laxen (Mary) of Houston, TX and Debbie Wright (Tim) of Deltona, Fla; a sister, Sybil Lynn of Tampa; two grandchildren, Cory & Shane Laxen of Houston, TX; six nieces, six great nephews, five great nieces, one great great niece and two great great nephews. At Patricia's request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Patricia Laxen to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Foundation, with all funds to be directed to the Hematologic Malignancies Program.

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