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Patricia Thayer Obituary

Patricia Louise (Main) Thayer Patricia Louise (Main) Thayer died July 3, 2009 at Baylor Hospital in Fort Worth, TX. Patricia was born on September 7, 1924 to Rupert and Gladys (Conner) Main in Marion OH. She moved to Battle Creek at a very young age. She later married Philip Thayer and raised three daughters. Patricia worked for Eaton Mfg. until retiring. She enjoyed bowling, crafting and traveling with her friends. She is survived by daughters, Phylis McQuern of TX, Georgia (Tim) Digman of Dubuque, IA and Charlette (Vic) Fusco of Nyland, CA. Brothers, William (Pat) Thomas of Florida, Robin (Barb) Thomas of FL, and sister, Winifred (John) Keedy of KY. She had nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Proceeding her in death was her father, Rupert, mother Gladys (Main) Thomas, sisters, Martha Bell and Margaret Longacre, step-father Maurice Thomas and grandson Mark Digman, also special friend Larry "Coke" Cochensparger. Per her wishes her body was donated to University of North Texas Science and cremation has taken place.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jul. 8, 2009.

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Sandra Parks

August 4, 2009

Georgia and Family,
We were so sorry to receive the news of your mothers passing. My memories go back many years and I will always cherish them. I wish I was there in person to give you a hug. I know I will be seeing you soon and will do it then. Take care!!

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Sandra and Jack Parks

Carol Tuesley

July 20, 2009

Phylis, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It brought back many memories of our teen years. Don't know if you remember me from Level Park neighborhood. We ran around for a couple years. Carol (Wetherill) Tuesley. My sister Pat said she saw it in the paper. Often wondered what happened to everyone. Where did the years go. Carol [email protected]

Paul & Judy Demkier

July 8, 2009

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Marilyn Heinisch

July 8, 2009

7/8/09. To Georgia and family,
I got to meet Pat at our cookie making days in sorority. Her friendship and fun bantering where something I will always remember. (Like Mother like daughter). Our sympathy from Rich and Marilyn Heinisch (Dubuque, Iowa)

Stephany Phelps Looper

July 8, 2009

Charlette, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. I hope you remember me, we went to school together. Please know that I am thinking of you at this time. I lost my Father but I still have my Mother. Stephany Phelps Looper

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