Patricia Wheeler Obituary

Patricia L. (Stafford) Wheeler

GAMBIER: Patricia L. (Stafford) Wheeler, age 80, of Gambier, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012 surrounded by her family at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

She was born on November 30, 1932 in Hanover to the late Raymond and Martha (Hollar) Stafford.

Patricia was a member of Perry Chapel Baptist Church and the Bladensburg Vol. Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Patricia was a past recipient of the Utica Sertoma Club Service to Mankind Award. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching her grandkids play sports.

Patricia is survived by her husband and lifetime partner of 61 years, Merle "Bud" Wheeler; three sons, Gary (Crickett) Wheeler, Larry Wheeler and Randy (Diana) Wheeler; two daughters, Bev (Ron) Foote and Brenda (Steve) Dush; sisters, Helena Priest and Dorothy (Bob) Earlywine; grandchildren, Tricia, MaryAnn, John, Evan, Daniel, Benjamin, Joe, Sandy, Julie, Bobbi, Ryan, Chad, Kelsey, Melisha, Josh, Taylor and Jett; great-grandchildren, Will, Robbie, Liam, Logan, Bailey, Cali, Hunter, Bradley, B.J., Hayden, Radek; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary Rine; brother, Robert Stafford.

Friends may call on Thursday, December 13, 2012 from 2;00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00PM at Bladensburg Church of Christ, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00AM with Pastor Ben McKinstry officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery-Bladensburg. The Dilley-Lasater Funeral Home in Bladensburg is handling the funeral services for the Wheeler family.

Memorial contributions may be made in Patricia's memory to: The Bladensburg Church of Christ.

To express a condolence or share a memory with the Wheeler family, please visit www.dilleylasater.com

Published by Advocate on Dec. 11, 2012.
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So sorry for your loss Bud.Pat was a good school friend. Marilyn

Marilyn@George Lewis

December 16, 2012

We are deeply saddened by your loss. We pray that each of you are able to find comfort and peace as you remember all the special moments of your life with her.

Love and God Bless ~
Randy, Karen & Jenn Dawson

December 13, 2012

sorry to hear about your loss pat was a wonderful woman the happiest person i have ever known, she sure loved her family. she'll be missed..

cindy justice

December 13, 2012

Brenda sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Keep the memories alive they will sustain you. Thinking of you and your family.

Phyllis n joe Weir

December 13, 2012

I have wonderful memories of cousin Patty. She had a beautiful smile and a sweet personality always.
Deepest sympathy from Jerry Marmie

Jerry Marmie

December 12, 2012

To the Wheeler Family,
So sorry for your loss of one great lady..She was an inspiration to you all and to all that knew her.. I will remember her from her days in the cafeteria at Utica schools... She always had a smile on. She has a great loving family who will miss her the most.

My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. She will be missed by all.

Maralou Lyons

December 12, 2012

Bud and family,
I am so sorry to read of Pat's passing. I remember the tireless hours she volunteered to the fire department when it was first established and to the auxillary. Pat was a very caring person. You are very lucky to have spent your lives together. You and Pat rasied a fine family. My sincere condolences in your time of grief.

Wayne Butler

December 12, 2012

Dear Wheeler Family: So sorry to hear of the loss of a wonderful lady. My condolences go out to all who will be touched by this loss (and they will be many).

Julie Fry-Lipsey

December 12, 2012

i'm very sorry for your lose and of my aunt pat. she was always there for me when i needed her. she'll be truely missed. love you all steve wires and family

steve wires

December 12, 2012

Gary & Cricket,

Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our sincere condolences.

Keith & Sukey Newhouse

December 12, 2012

I am so Sorry for your loss I am Jeanne Green Amandas Brokaws mother-in-law and have been friends with Bob her Dad for many years !! Once again I very sorry for your loss ! God Bless your family !

December 11, 2012

Randy & Diane,
Sadness and compassionate thoughts are with you. Prayers for comfort to you and your entire family are sent. Praise and thanksgiving for a wonderful Christian wife, mother and grandmother. She shared her marvelous smile with all. May sweet memories of her restore that same smile to you and yours. Until such time, prayers for peace and comfort to you all.
Melvin and Dannette McInturff

December 11, 2012

Dear Wheeler Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loved one's passing. May you find peace and comfort as the 'Lord' wraps his arms around you during this difficult time. We wish to send to you all 'Our Deepest Condolences'

Bob & Shirley (Eckelberry) Simmons

December 11, 2012

Brenda and Steve, please know our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Tim and Laurel Townsend

December 11, 2012

Gary and Crickett, I'm so sorry to hear the loss of Gary's mother. May god bless all of you.
Bill Hawkins

Bill Hawkins

December 11, 2012

Gary and Crickett so sorry for your loss.

Margaret Patton-Miller

December 11, 2012

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