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Patricia Gardner Obituary
of Chandler, AZ passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the age of 88. Pat, born January 9, 1923 in Casa Grande, AZ, was the oldest of three children born to Reuel and Edith (Sargent) Hancock. Pat contributed to the war effort by repairing airplanes at Williams Air Force Base during WWII. Retiring from Chandler Public Schools she then volunteered at the Chandler Public Library. A long-time member of the Chandler Presbyterian Church, Pat served as Deacon, Elder and church librarian. Active in Lois Circle she was also awarded an honorary life membership by the Presbyterian Women Organization. Survived and missed by daughters Sharman Hart and Rebecca Bond, both of Mesa, AZ, sister, Barbara (Hal) Palacio, Hilo,HI, brother, George Hancock,Tempe, AZ, sister-in-law, Nancy Hancock Casa Grande, AZ, brother-in-law Robert Brutinel, Casa Grande, AZ, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Maxine Brutinel, and brothers Vernon Hancock and Richard L.Thurman. She also leaves behind grandchildren, Gardner (Krista) Hart, Gardner,KS, Erica (Lyosha Sedykh) Hart, Marion,OH, Andrea Hart, Berkeley,CA, Stephanie Hart, Johnson City,TN, and Shannon (Tony)Woods, Amy Bond, Ryan Bond, and Jeremy Bond all of AZ, as well as eleven great-grandchildren who will miss their GG. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, April 29, 2011, at Valley of the Sun, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ. Burial after service. Memorial contributions can be made to Chandler Presbyterian Church.
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Brian/April Karrick
April 26, 2011
Sharman and Becky....
Like others here, we loved your mom dearly. She filled such a beloved place in our lives/hearts back when we were stationed near there so many years ago.
We cherish the humorus and thoughtful memories we hold of her...even all of our children know who 'Patty' is. :)
I pray that you and your families will be comforted in knowing soooo many out here enjoyed and loved your mother so! May you also be comforted in the fact that she's left quite a legacy---not just for you----but for us and our children as well.
Love,
April/Brian Karrick and children
Margaret Handel
April 26, 2011
I loved your mom. She was always so happy and made me feel special. She had a special gift of giving to others.
It's not easy to loose your mom, I lost mine last month, but they are in a wonderul place. May you cherrish the wonderful memories and know that she is having a wonderful reunion with family and friends.
Margaret (Johnson) Handel
Pat Grubbs
April 26, 2011
Becky,
My heart is so saddened by the news of your moms passing. She was quite a lady. I fondly look back at the times our moms spent together. Their friendship meant a lot to my mom. I hope as the days and weeks pass, that you may feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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