Patricia Krueger

Patricia Lou Krueger passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023 surrounded by her family. Pat was 87 years old. She leaves behind Elton, her husband of more than 60 years; her children, Ann, Sue, Charlie, Mary and Patty; grandchildren, Amanda, Olivia, Mason, Rachel, Danny, Sarah, John, Silas and Ada; great-grandson, Jayden; and another great-grandson on the way. Pat's family was her heart and her joy.Pat studied nursing at Mount Zion Hospital in San Francisco and was a devoted and caring nurse for more than 38 years. She worked at San Jose Hospital for two decades. Born and raised in San Jose, Pat was in the first graduating class of Willow Glen High School and was proud that two of her grandchildren went there, too. She loved to be in or near the water and may have taken her kids to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk instead of school, on occasion. She never missed an opportunity to see a movie with family, take little ones to Happy Hollow, and enjoy her favorite restaurants. She was also a fierce competitor at board games. Her entire family will miss Pat's great warmth and vibrant spirit. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3pm on Tuesday, April 25 at San Jose Funeral Chapel, 1050 S Bascom Ave. San Jose.