BORN

1930

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Lighthouse of Tekonsha

616 N Main Street

Tekonsha, Michigan

Patricia VanWinkle Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 18, 2012.

Patricia Anne VanWinkle passed away December 17, 2012 in Tekonsha. She was born August 17, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Her ashes will be intered in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the Oaklawn Hospice, Marshall, Michigan.

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December 22, 2012

Never have I ever known another person who has been more giving to so many people, than Pud and Pat. Both have helped others, to the point of doing without themselves. Our Brother and Sister in Law.
Rest in peace dear Pat. You will be missed by all who knew you.
Earl & Jerilyn

December 21, 2012

Linda Bork

My Dear Aunt Pat,
I love you so very much and you will be in my heart forever. Our Lord has taken you Home to be with Him and His other Angels and I take comfort that you will be watching over your loved ones from Heaven.
I Love you Aunt Pat
Linda Bork

December 20, 2012

Joyce Alwood

Dianne and Family, I just heard today about your moms passing. I am so very sorry. You are in my thoughts.

December 20, 2012

I will always love Pat as my "big sister" and how she worked so hard to become a nurse. I know how she loved her family and her many kindnesses. But now
I know she has progressed on to her highest good and she is no longer
suffering. I hold her in Light and Love and see her happy and whole.
Joyce Pedersen, Denison, IA

December 20, 2012

Patty Napier

Aunt Pat
Some of best childhood memories are with you & my Uncle Pud! And how I looked forward to your visits! I love you so much! Forever in my heart, and always on my mind!

December 20, 2012

I loved you dearly Pat, you were one of my best friends. I will miss you everyday. God Bless

Pam

December 19, 2012

Carolyn Smith

Pat I will miss you and love you forever.When we were talking last i told you were more of asister to me than a sister-in-law.You will forever be in my heart and always on mind. Love Carolyn

December 19, 2012

Sheri Cluck

Aunt Pat always gave the best hugs:). You will be missed! Give a tight squeeze to Granny and Jenny for me! Love you!

December 19, 2012

Tony Van Winkle

Some of my best childhood memories were staying with Pud & Pat, who has a pool in their garage, RIGHT! Heavens gain is our lost!!!!

December 19, 2012

Ernie+ stella VanWinkle

You will always be in our hearts and thought of often, love you pat.

December 19, 2012

Melanie Bloss

Rest peacefully Aunt Pat. I will miss you very much! I love you!

December 18, 2012

Kassandra Riede

We love you Grandma!
Love Always,
Kassandra, Karim, Skylar, and Keegan

God's Garden
God looked around his garden
And found an empty place,
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb.
So he closed your weary eyelids
And whispered,˜Peace bethine.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.

December 18, 2012

Dianne Riede

Mom my heart is broken and I will grieve but knowing your HOME now gives me much relief.
I love you and miss you.
Love,
Dianne

December 18, 2012

Kassandra Riede

We love you Grandma!
Kassandra, Karim, Skylar and Keegan

God's Garden
God looked around his garden
And found an empty place,
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb.
So he closed your weary eyelids
And whispered, ˜Peace bethine.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.

December 18, 2012

Shane Riede

Rest in peace Grandma.
You will be missed.

Love always,
Shane & Michelle Riede

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