Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Nov 24, 1953 – Oct 15, 2024
VANCE, PATRICK C.
Of Swartz Creek, age 70, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at McLaren-Flint.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11am Thursday, October 24, 2024 at St. Robert Catholic Church, 310 North Cherry Street, Flushing, MI, Father Brian Lenz officiating.
Visitation will be 4-7pm Wednesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A Rosary will be prayed, 6pm Wednesday evening, at the funeral home. �There will be visitation from 10am Thursday at church until the time of the Mass.
Cremation to take place following the Mass.
Patrick was the youngest of Harlan and Dorothy (Murphy) Vance's four sons. He was born November 24, 1953, in Flint, Michigan.
Patrick was a 1973 graduate of Carman High School. Patrick retired after 40 years of service at Sears and Lane Bryant.
Patrick was a friend to all, whether family or neighbor and always willing to lend a hand. He enjoyed collecting and watching old movies, particularly the black and white classics. Patrick was happy when he was working in his yard tending to his beautiful flowers and bushes.
Surviving are his brother, H. Robert (Sharon) Vance; nephews and nieces, Tom (Lynda) Vance, Chris Vance, Teresa (Matthew) Sullivan and Tanya (Russ) Klont; great-nephews and nieces, Tyler, Lauren, Riley, Ryder, Lex, Matthew, Emma, Vance, Carter and Quinn; great-great-nephew, Harrison; special cousin, Martha Murphy. His Springbrook friends, Shirley Smith, Tony and Sheryl Medore, Bob and Suzi Hughes; longtime friend, Claire Lewis.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Thomas S. Vance and Joseph (Mike) Vance.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.
I met Patrick when I worked at Sears. He was always a thoughtful and caring individual. If you were having a bad day, he was the first one to cheer you up. Rest easy In Heaven Patrick
Carol Fish
October 31, 2024 | MI | Coworker
Dear Bob, Sharon & Family, My sincerest condolences on the passing of your dear brother. May the special memories you hold close help you through this loss. Love and prayers sent your way.
MaryAnn Carmody
October 27, 2024 | AZ
My sincere condolences to the entire Vance family. May Patrick rest peacefully in the Lord´s loving arms. Fred Wright
Fred Wright
October 26, 2024
Bob and Sharon and your family, I am so sorry to hear that Bob´s brother Patrick passed away. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bev Buffa
October 23, 2024
Condolences to Patrick’s family. I will always remember that big, happy smile he greeted me with when I was out walking my dog. RIP Patrick. You will be missed
Debbie Flood
October 23, 2024 | Swartz Creek, MI | Friend
Thoughts and prayers are with Bob and the family Pat was a good childhood neighbor. We had a lot of good times together. He will be missed
Christine Leverington Mann
October 22, 2024 | Edmond, OK | Neighbor
Sincere condolences to Pat’s family. Pat was always such a good friend in high school. Even though he was a grade ahead he had a lot of friends in the class of 1974. Thoughts and prayers for Pat’s family and friends at this sad time.
Kathy Bowers
October 20, 2024 | Traverse City, MI | Classmate
We will miss Patrick’s daily walks with his precious canine friend, Barkley. I remember the day Barkley saw a squirrel and got loose from Patrick and how we finally bribed Barkley with a treat and got him back with Patrick. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. He will be so missed in Springbrook Colony. Jim and Jean Florence
Jim and Jean Florence
October 20, 2024 | Swartz Creek, MI | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always. Patrick was a giving and thoughtful
individual and always willing to assist anyone who needed it.
Shirley Smith
October 18, 2024 | Swartz Creek, MI | Neighbor
