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Patricia Bruce Obituary

Bruce, Patricia A. (Ahern) 94, retired Wichita State University Office Assistant, died Saturday, December 15, 2018. Private Service. Formerly of Quincy, Illinois and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Survivors: daughter, Rebecca Smith (Dean, deceased); Karen Olsen (Dean) of Lombard, IL; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Memorial to the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the loving and thoughtful staff of Andover Court and Serenity Hospice for their exceptional care. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Dec. 19 to Dec. 23, 2018.

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The Dean Olsen family

January 2, 2019

Our family is so thankful for all the smiles and kind words you had for everyone in your path. We will try to continue your legacy. In your honor a sister tree to the tree in the Plaza of the Heroines will be planted in Israel. Thus, others will get to enjoy the continued blessings of your life and how your life has touched so many people.
A special thanks to the Smith's for all their excellent care and provision for you over these many years. And as the Obituary says, the people at Andover and the Hospice staff were exceptional.

Lois Claiborne Peters (Grawe)

December 19, 2018

Karen & Becky - Fondly remembering your mother and our working together all those years ago. She was such a dear, sweet lady and I cherish the memories of our four years together. I have often thought of her and wondered how and where she was. Sending prayers and heartfelt sympathy.

Lois (Grawe) Claiborne Peters

December 19, 2018

Dear Karen & Becky:
Was saddened to hear about your mother's passing. I have often thought of her through the years and wondered how and where she was. She was such a dear and sweet lady when we worked together all those years ago. We shared so many stories and feelings during those four years - wonderful memories!

Sending prayers and heartfelt sympathy to you both and your families.

Fondly,
Lois (Grawe)

Lois (Grawe) Claiborne Peters

December 19, 2018

Dear Karen & Becky:
I was saddened to hear about your mother's passing. I have often thought of her through the years and wondered where and how she was. She was such a dear and sweet lady when we worked together all those years ago. I have many memories of all that we shared during those four years (many stories about you both!).

Sending prayers and heartfelt sympathy to you and your families.

Fondly,
Lois (Grawe)

Kenneth SPADE

December 19, 2018

Very kind and caring. Great lady.

December 18, 2018

My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears prayers,Isaiah 59:1.

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