Patricia “Patty” Joan Cutts Arp, 83, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, following complications from Alzheimer's disease and dementia. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Jim, and with her dogs PJ and Shadow, whom she loved unconditionally. Patty had many dogs throughout her life, but PJ and Shadow were pretty special in the hearts of both her and Jim.

Patty was born on March 11, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, to Robert Cutts Jr. and Mildred Irene Maranvill Cutts Brown. In 1946, the family moved to Cottage Grove, Oregon, where Patty would spend the bulk of her life. She graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1961 and married James M. Arp on December 30, 1961, in Reno, Nevada.

Cottage Grove was at the center of Patty's life. She raised her family there, supported Jim throughout their marriage, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran church. As the mother of three swimmers, she became an enthusiastic supporter and volunteer with the Cottage Grove swim team, helping wherever she was needed—cooking breakfasts, driving, coordinating timers, and cheering on the swimmers. She treasured the many camping trips and cabin adventures shared with family and friends, and she built lifelong friendships along the way. Above all, Patty will be remembered for her laughter, which seemed to be heard everywhere she went.

Patty was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mildred, her beloved husband, Jim, and her brother, Joe Bennett.

She is survived by her brothers, David Cutts and wife Shirley, and Gary Bennett; her daughter, Denise Whittle and husband John of Tennessee; her son, Robert Arp and wife Lisa of Oregon; and her son, James H. Arp and wife Ann of Oregon. She is also survived by her grandchildren, James Whittle and wife Chandra of Nevada, Ben Arp and wife Hannah of Washington, Katherine Arp, John Arp, and James W. Arp; and by her great-granddaughter, Gwendolyn Arp.

Arrangements are in the care of Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service.