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1942
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2020
Patricia Anders Obituary
Patricia "Pat" Ann Anders, 78, of Rockford, left her earthly life, Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. She was born August 4, 1942 in Rockford, the daughter of Willard Earnest and Florence Burnett (Plache) Powers. She graduated from West High School. Pat married Ellwood Leigh Swift in 1961 and together they had four children. Pat married Gerald (Jerry) Ray Anders on June 21, 1985.
Pat was a hard worker and never one to sit still. She could fix anything and had a huge heart! She enjoyed gardening, crafts, computers and game shows. If you forgot and called her when Wheel of Fortune was on you got "chewed out" but she would call you back at 7:01 p.m.!
"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. We find comfort in knowing our lives have been enriched by having shared her love. There are no goodbyes for us! You will always be in our hearts!"
Pat will never be forgotten by her husband, Jerry Anders; sons, Daniel Swift, Dale (Sarah) Swift, Derek (Randi) Swift; daughter, Deena (Jim) Mullarkey; stepchildren, Jeff Anders and Shelley (Anders) Oglesby; nine grandchildren; brothers, Bill Powers, Mike (Ardene) Powers; sister, Peggy Griffin; sister-in-law, Helen Powers; special sister-in-law, Shirley Denman who took great care of Mom; several nephews and nieces.
Pat is predeceased by her parents; brothers, Jim Powers, Jerry Powers; grandsons, Jared Mullarkey, Shane Swift.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites accorded. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.
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Ruth Yoakum
August 1, 2024
I still tell stories about working with Pat at Hilander. I loved this lady!
Ruth Yoakum
August 1, 2023
What a beautiful lady. I enjoyed working with her at Kroger. She taught me a lot! She was quite the character too.
Frederick and Chasney
August 20, 2020
Jerry and Shirley, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Ruth Yoakum
August 14, 2020
My name is Ruth Yoakum. I worked with Pat at Hilander. I loved Pat and her spirit. She taught me so many things about customers and service. Good and bad. She was a beautiful lady. I am so sorry for your loss. She will make heavens garden even more beautiful.
Connie Wilson
August 11, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Our families did so much together growing up. Best of the best times we shared.
I don't get the paper so I only just saw her picture. Glad she's at peace with all that's going on in this world. Peace be with you all during this time. May all those wonderful memories be overflowing as they are with me.
Carol Boan
August 9, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to all of you.
Crystal & Bill Geerts
August 7, 2020
Deena and Jim so sorry for the loss of you Mother, our prayers are with you and your family. Crystal & Bill Geerts
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