Adrian, Michigan
Age 89
ADRIAN - Sister Patrice Eilers, baptized Patricia Mary Eilers and formerly known as Sister Anne Patrice Eilers, died Thursday, March 22, 2018, at St. Joseph Residence, Seattle, Wash. She was 89 years of age and in the 70th year of her religious profession; 55 years in the Dominican Sisters of Edmonds, Wash., and in her 15th year in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.
Sister Patrice was born in Seattle, Wash., to John F. and M. Ethel (Anderson) Eilers. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy in Seattle, Wash., and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and a Master of Arts degree in education from Seattle University in Seattle, Wash., and a Master of Arts degree in theology from St. Xavier College, Chicago, Ill.,
Sister Patrice ministered for 18 years in elementary and high school education in Seattle, Hoquiam, and Chehalis, Wash., and in San Leandro, Calif. She was principal for two of those years at St. Joseph School in Chehalis, Wash. Sister served as postulant mistress at the motherhouse in Edmonds for three years and as director of vocations/associates at Rosary Heights in Edmonds for three years. She also ministered as co-director at Siena Center for Women in Seattle for seven years and at Dominican Reflection Center in Edmonds for three years. Sister Patrice was coordinator of religious activities for one year and apartment moderator for one year at Marymount College in Los Angeles, Calif. She was in prison chaplaincy ministry at the King County Jail for 35 years. Sister moved to St. Joseph Residence in November 2017.
Sister Patrice was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Edward and Donald. She is survived by loving nieces and nephews.
A Vigil Service will be held on Tuesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at Hoffner, Fisher and Harvey Funeral Home of Seattle, Wash. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered at St. Joseph Residence Chapel in Seattle on Wednesday, March 28, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Seattle, Wash. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Hoffner, Fisher and Harvey Funeral Home of Seattle, Wash.
Sister Patrice, whom I had the most beautiful relationship with. I met her at the king county jail about 30 yrs ago. Yes I was an inmate there. Through sister Patrice I have been touched by God in many ways. I'm alive today because sister saved my life more then once. I love you so much sister. Today I'm 52 yrs old and this is because of you. Thank you sister Patrice.
Ronald Joyner
June 22, 2020 | Friend
Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving God promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13) May loving memories also sustain your family during this difficult time. Ann Smith
March 22, 2019
My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort, knowing that there is hope for our loved ones lost in death can be reassuring.
R G
March 19, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time of your life please read John 6:40
March 19, 2019
Her joy and generosity will live forever as long as anyone she has touched survives.
Margaret Lemberg
March 25, 2018 | Seattle, WA
Most of all I will miss her joyful and generous spirit. And I believe it continues in this world as long as anyone who has been touched by her remembers.
March 25, 2018
