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Patricia J. Highfield Whittemore

Age 73, of Noblesville; passed away on January 5, 2013. She was born to the late Herman and Naomi (Sykes) Highfield on July 19, 1939 in Connersville, Indiana. Pat graduated from Connersville High School class of 1957, she went on to attend Indiana University receiving her Bachelor degree in education in 1961 and achieved her Master Degree from Butler University. Pat started her teaching career at Indianapolis Public Schools number 18 leaving there and teaching at Perry Township Schools, finishing the remainder of her career at Westfield Washington Elementary School for 31 years. She was a member of East 91st Street Christian Church and Tri-Kappa. Patricia and her late husband John had a love for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Pat will be greatly missed by her family her son John Eric and his wife Bonnie, Pat's two loving grandchildren Amelia Lynn and John Parker. Brother Robert and his wife Linda Highfield and brother-in-law Gary and his wife Carol Whittemore.

Services will be held Wednesday January 9, 2013 at 11:00am at East 91st Street Christian Church with The Rev. John C. Samples officiating located at East 91st Street Indianapolis, IN. 46250. Where friends and family are invited to gather from 9:30 till time of services. Entombment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to according to family wishes. Online condolences may be made by going to fisherfuneralservices.com.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Jan. 8, 2013.
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I got to know Pat during visits with my two golden retrievers. She was a very sweet lady and we are missing her.

Debbie Feltz

January 12, 2013

I worked with Pat at Westfield Elementary when it was the only elementary school here. She was so kind to her students. She will be missed.

Susan Burtnett

January 9, 2013

Pat was one of the first people I met when I started at Westfield Schools over 25 years ago. She was very kind and friendly to the new person on the block. I have since lost touch with her and was saddened to hear that she has passed away. Also, that her husband too. My prayers are with you. May perpetual light shine upon her.

Chris Hofeling

January 8, 2013

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