Photo courtesy of Carpenter Memorial Chapel - North Platte
North Platte, Nebraska
Feb 22, 1927 – Mar 7, 2023
Alice “Viola” Patchin, 96, of North Platte, NE passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Great Plains Health Hospital.
Viola was born on February 22, 1927 in North Platte, NE the daughter of John L. and Amelia B. (Stoddard) Powell.
Viola graduated from North Platte High School. She was married to Roy L. Patchin on August 30, 1947 in North Platte and together they had four children. Viola was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed sewing, cooking, and crafts. She attended the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; coffee clatter extension club; and the Christian Women’s Club.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Patty (Stanley) Cabico of CO, Wanda (Clifford) Hagman of WA; and Viola Morsbach of MO; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sisters, Leva Cochran of North Platte, Alberta (Clifford) Freeze of Brady, and Bonnie White of Lincoln; daughter in law, Sheila Butler of AZ; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy; son, Raymond; grandson, Chad Cabico; great-grandson, Levi Morsbach; sisters and brothers in law, Blanche (Lloyd) Collins, Betty (John) Muhlenkamp, Dick White and William Cochran; son in law, Marvin Morsbach.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial and graveside service will follow on Monday, March 13th at 10:00 a.m. at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lincoln County Historical Museum.
"Grandma Patchin" was so kind and generous to our children for the short while we lived across the street from Roy and her on East E street. Wonderful people who gave a wonderful example for us on how to be good neighbors!
Steve & Donna Pucket
March 06, 2024 | North Platte, NE | Friend
Grandpa & Grandma Patchin lived across Bailey St. in No.Platte the first year we lived in the city. Wonderful neighbors, friends and substitute Grands to our 4 small children. Viola was a strong witness for serving Jesus. We got to know her a little better the last couple years. She was indeed, a good and faithful servant for Jesus. We will miss her! Steve, Donna Pucket & family
Donna Pucket
March 18, 2023 | Friend
What a beautiful lady your Mom was ! The Thompson kids, especially Mary Lou and Shelley have many memories of hanging out with Patchins. Our neighborhood was classic Americana where we spent so much time growing up in many neighboring home. I remember coming to Viola´s house for lunch occasionally as there was no such thing as school lunch at Washington School. There were always a variety of wayward neighborhood kids gathered around the dining room table for a nice hot meal and then off we´d...
Mary Lou Thompson Thurman
March 13, 2023 | Friend
We enjoyed worshipping with Viola through the Community of Christ services over Zoom. She was a pleasure to visit with during our fellowship times before and after the services. May she rest in peace
Mike Mueller
March 10, 2023 | Yuma, CO | Friend
SPECIAL is the word I would use when talking about Viola. I knew her from the age of 5 and she babysit me. They lived in Washington School District and I would walk to her house after school. It was at her house I found the love a cat could provide. With my parents permission, she sent me home with that cat, her name was Cindy. I would never forget her. Tears come to mind as I write this. I work at the hospital and saw her 4 weeks ago. Had a wonderful visit with her and...
Pam Hoatson
March 10, 2023 | North Platte, NE | Friend
Sweet Viola.... What a joyful, sweet and kind spirit; always happy and sharing encouraging words or yummy baked goods! I remember she used her walker to wheel over a cake to my brother. I know she will be greatly missed but most welcomed by her Lord and savior; well done good and faithful servant.
Katy Henderson
March 10, 2023 | Friend
Aunt Viola was always a joy to be around and I will miss her deeply. This has been a tough 5 months. My thoughts and prayers go out to Viola Marie, Patty, Wanda, my Aunt Leva, Aunt Alberta, Aunt Bonnie and all the family during this challenging time. May God watch over us and keep us!
Charlie Muhlenkamp
March 10, 2023 | Puyallup, WA | Family
Viola was always a cheerful volunteer at the Lincoln County Historical Museum. She loved meeting people and shared her sewing and cooking talents with volunteers and staff at the museum. She will be missed.
Jim Griffin
March 09, 2023 | North Platte, NE | Friend
There was something special about Viola that touched our hearts. She was so gifted with sewing, and altered clothes for our family for many years. We will miss her lovely smile and chatting with her on Facebook. Our deepest condolences
Sandra Welden
March 09, 2023
