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Patricia Jackson Obituary
Patricia Ann Jackson, nee Shotwell, 68, passed away April 8, 2009, at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous fight with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Wisniewski; loving mother of Steve, Teri, Debbie, Sharon, Walter,
Lynda, Mary, Larry and Brian. Widowed in 1977 she married Gail Jackson in 1981 and had one son, Shaun. Cherished grandmother of 21 and great-grandmother of three. Preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Margaret Shotwell. Pat was a stay at home mom raising her children which was her life. She worked for the city of Naperville Police Department as a records technician after which she retired to Gates, TN, for the last several years. Faithful to her Lord until the end, she had a wonderful, generous and serving spirit. She was always grateful for all that God had given her, even when it appeared she had little. She will be deeply missed by her family and so many people whose lives she touched and those whom she loved so selflessly. Family receiving guests Friday, April 10, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 Broadway, Montgomery, IL. Funeral Service Saturday, 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers all memorials may be made to Americian Lung Association or St Jude's Childrens Hospital. Dieterle Memorial Home 630-897-1196
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Teri Trapani
May 19, 2010
Mother's Day came and Mother's Day went...you weren't here. I still can't get a handle on it. Many times I've thought "I need to call Mom" and then reality hits. No more phone calls, no more hearing your comforting voice, no more awesome motherly advice, no more hearing your joyful laugh, no more hugs...no more you. The only thing I can think about that gives me peace is that you are in no more pain and best of all...you're with Jesus! That's the best thing of all!I miss you so much, Mama. I miss our hanging out, talking, laughing, shopping every weekend at the Walgreens..LOL. You and the "Greens" your favorite place. Great memories. I think God made memories for us so we could handle, in some small way, your being gone. Memories of you are the best memories of all memories. I'm so sad that you won't be here to watch your great-grandaaughters grow up and knowing they would be calling you for advice and comfort. Why ask Nana when you could have Granny?? They loved you so much, as does your great-grandaughter. Its been over a year and she will still cry when we talk about and think about you. You were on our mind Mothers Day..I was able to be with your girls. That's the only thing that made Mothers Day bearable. I love you and miss you Mama. Always and forever. Love your #1(oldest) girl, Tessie
Lynda Wisniewski
April 8, 2010
Mom, I have not been able to write to you or the family on this Legacy guest book site. I have been in denial that you are no longer with us. I guess I felt that if I didn't admit you were gone, in some strange way, maybe you wouldn't be. I still don't want to succumb to this reality. Two of the main reasons that have provided me with some comfort are knowing you are in God's arms and he has taken away all the pain. The pain and fears you never shared with us to protect us.
We have all had such a hard time without you here mom. You touched so many lives in such a special way. You were always a shining example of how we should each live our lives, no matter what the situation, consequences, or pain; you loved all your children, your husband, and your friends unconditionally.
I decided that I was going to purchase a miniature log cabin with the money you left for me (as a memorial). I have been searching for just the right one, and will continue to search until I find it. I am also going to have Brian design a nice plaque with a beautiful saying on it to place near the log cabin. This is all, of course, until I can build a "real" size one, which I know you and I both have always dreamed about.
I have heard, so often since your passing, "time will heal" and the pain will eventually subside, I am still waiting mom.
I love you and miss you so, Love your # 6 (Wienna, George or Lynda Sue)
Teri Trapani
December 28, 2009
Christmas came and went...our first without Mom. I missed her so much. Any insecurities I may have felt..any moments of "uncomfortableness"..all would've been put aside with her being there. I miss you so much, Mama. I wish you were still here to be there with me.
Always laughing, always smiling
Sandy Russel
August 27, 2009
I'll never forget my Aunt Pat. And, I'll always remember her as being patient, friendly and caring with a smile on her lips and laughter in her eyes.
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Steven Wisniewski
May 12, 2009
Dearest family, we are of a special sort as God and some men know. We had the privilge of being raised by one of Gods special select angels. The great spirit contained within our mom was dispensed on us. What a blessing to be a captive audiance to such a wonderful show. Although we cannot embrace that precious soul that we called mom, we will never be able to forget the embrace she has on us. I Love you my family and I thank you mom for my brothers and sisters. Evidence of you I am reminded always shows forth in them. I miss you mom. Say hi to dad, mimi, papa, grandma and gramps. Love your oldest son Steve
Debbie Kirkbride
May 10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day Mommy! To the most precious, beautiful, loving, Mom that God could ever give...thank you, thank you, thank you Mom, as you so lovingly and graciously expressed through out your life. You were a shining example of the love that God had meant for a Mother to be! He is smiling down at the legacy you left behind. We pray to make you proud, and love, forgive and serve just like you did! Thank you for giving us each other, and caring so much about family! We are truly blessed!
I would love to quote just one thing from the many of beautiful cards you had written me..."It's an honor and brings me so much pride to head-up such a loving and kind family. God has truly blessed me with the greatest kids any Mom could ever ask for!" That is how you lived your life Mommy. A very grateful woman!
I love you and miss you so much!
Until we meet again....
Your Daughter, Debbie
Hugs and Kisses Mommy
Pat and Shirley (visiting from Tennessee in Feb.2009)
Shirley Carroll
May 2, 2009
In loving memory of my dearest friend Pat Jackson...It is so hard to even speak your name without choking up.You were my precious friend, whom I loved just as if you were my own sister. It's going to be so hard with out you . Girlfriend, I know you were in lots of pain for a very long time. But, you are no longer hurting. You have a new body. You are with Jesus now. Pat, you were the most, kind, gentle and sweet spirited woman on this earth. You touched so many lives with that beautiful smile. Every time you walked in a room , it lit up like a candle. You always put everyone else before yourself. You were a true example of a Christian woman. In your days of pain , you still managed to send an encouraging card to someone who needed lifting up. I've told you so many times that you were a very unique woman. Everyone at New Life Fellowship Church misses you so very much. But we know you are at peace now and heaven is so much sweeter with you there. I have some beautiful memories of our visits together. I think about you everyday. The love of Jesus was always on your face. New Life Fellowship Church will never be the same without you there. I asked Jesus today to give you a big hug and kiss from me and we'll be together again real soon. Until we meet again, girlfriend.
Love you forever,
Shirley (Shir) and your church family at New Life Fellowship
Psalm 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
Walter and Autumn's house. Wonderful family time!!
May 1, 2009
Teri, Mom, Debbie, Sharon, Lynda, and Brian. April 2008
April 30, 2009
Heidi, Teri. Mom, Debbie, Sharon and Lynda, April 2008
April 30, 2009
I'm so thrilled to be visiting Mom from California, April 2008
April 30, 2009
Brian and Mom, April 2008
April 30, 2009
Brian and Mom, April 2008
April 30, 2009
Lynda, Cayleigh, Sharon, Mom and Debbie, I love this picture of mommy. She has her light up a room smile! (April 2008)
April 30, 2009
Heidi and Zach, April 4th 2009. Visiting from Wisconsin
April 30, 2009
Luke and Zach, bringing some laughter and sunshine into some difficult times.
April 30, 2009
In the kitchen singing an early Happy Birthday to Autumn ( April 4th, 2009)
April 30, 2009
Teri, Debbie and Lynda Sue (being a ham)...isn't she the cutest! I love these girls!!
April 30, 2009
Maria (from hospice, who is our angel from God) and Teri
April 30, 2009
Teri, Mom, Lynda, Debbie, Sharon and Brian
April 30, 2009
Jason, Luke and Justin ( Kirkbride's visiting from California, Feb. 2009)
April 30, 2009
Such a sweet picture of Mom with Shirley (February 2009)
April 30, 2009
Sharon, Mitch (another one of Mom's fav son-in-laws), and Mommy
April 30, 2009
Mary, Shaun and Moby
April 30, 2009
Nice...Shaun and Mom visiting. Mom is thrilled! (February 2009)
April 30, 2009
Sharon, Mary, Mom and Lynda...so glad Mary was able to come and visit. (February 2009)
April 30, 2009
Deb, Mom and Sharon (January 2009)
April 30, 2009
Deb, Brian and Mom
April 30, 2009
One of my favorite things to do...visit momma, and family! (January 2009
April 30, 2009
Debbie and Mom, looking just beautiful!
Debra Kirkbride
April 29, 2009
I am compelled to share this beautiful poem a dear friend of the family's shared with us. It so captures the character of my Mom, and "God's Beautiful Garden" This poem would have made her cry...
God looked around his garden, and he saw an empty place. He then looked down upon this Earth and saw your tired face.
He saw that you were tired, a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you, and whispered come to me.
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away. Although we love you, we couldn't make you stay.
He put his arms around you, and lifted you to rest. Gods garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
We miss you Mommy! We know you're in "great hands".
Your loving children
Coleen Raymann
April 29, 2009
I wish this message could be about anything other than this, but I heard that your beautiful mother passed on Thursday. I am so, very sorry! I know what a tight-knit, loving family you have, so I'm sure this must be devastating, but thank God you have each other for support! I can't say I know what your going through, (knock on wood), but I know your heart must ache something terrible. Please accept my sincerest condolences. She was like my back-up mother when I was a teenager. I remember Ma being the "cool mom" in the neighborhood. I was always welcome to spend the night(which I did quite often!), blast the music, and hang out in your family room all day w/your family and all our friends that came over-she even got us hooked on Young and the Restless in 8th grade! And I always felt comfortable around her, probably because she treated me with the love and respect as she would her own daughters, even yelling at me a couple times...which was always followed by a warm hug. She was an awesome woman with an incredible heart and the patience of a saint...I still don't know how she raised so many children! I'm blessed to have known her and I'll say a prayer for you and her. I hope you always stay in touch with me. Love, Coleen
Karen Dady
April 28, 2009
Pat Jackson~ What an amazing woman~
I met Pat when I first made Jesus Lord of my Life and was baptized in the Chicago Church of Christ back in 1994. Her encouragements, smile, and warm hugs will forever be a refreshing memory for me. She was a wonderful example of Christ and I would always run to her for her happy boost in fellowship as it was contagious!
Love you Pat, I will carry you with me always~
Karen Dady
Beautiful flowers from my church family ( also a pic of Mom and Tristan)
April 28, 2009
Karen and Debbie
April 28, 2009
Nic, Gail, Shaun, and Tom
April 28, 2009
Sharon in remembrance of Mom (eyes closed) About 1/2 of the pics I took that day Boops has her eyes closed! Just like mommy!
April 28, 2009
Deb, Tom, Larry and Nic and Mom's pretty flowers
April 28, 2009
Easter Sunday at "Herrero's" Enjoying Family, Remembering our Wonderful Mom!
April 28, 2009
Mom and Dad. A very special picture, Daddy passed a couple weeks after this picture was taken. Aug. 1977
April 28, 2009
Teri Trapani
April 28, 2009
Pat Jackson, my mom, was the most wonderful person in the world. She would dispute that, in her humility, but I am here to say she was. I thank God that He blessed me with both the mother AND father that He gave me, as well as all of my brothers and sisters. Our family is as close as we are due to the upbringing and love we received from them. As our father died at an early age, most of the upbringing was left up to Mom. God bless her, she did her best. She was an excellent example of how to be a selfless mother to me as I had children at a young age. She made mistakes, but not many, and she always looked to the Lord for help and forgiveness. I miss you, Mom!
Wow, we almost did it! Nine kids out of ten, with spouses and kids. Where's Teri??
April 27, 2009
Gail and Shaun...Abigail coming in from behind, looking real cute!
April 27, 2009
Easter Sunday at "The Herrero's" (Get together's will never be the same without Mommy.) We still enjoy getting together!
April 27, 2009
Mom with her own private nurse's Lynda and Barb. She was so grateful to have them!!
April 27, 2009
Mom with Sharon, Brian, Teri, Debbie and Lynda
April 27, 2009
Mom with one of her favorite son-- in- laws (Tom Kirkbride)
April 27, 2009
Mom just loved her grandkids! To bad they couldn't all be there. The room would be full!!
April 27, 2009
Two Lovely Ladies...Mom & Shirley
April 27, 2009
Barbie and Lyn giving Momma a "Kiss"
April 27, 2009
Our loving mother...this is only part of the clan!
April 27, 2009
Natalie Rainey
April 25, 2009
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom and wish you God's comfort in your time of grieving for a life cut short. I loved the family pictures you took back in February-sometimes reunions can be very bittersweet due to circumstances. Your mother was a lovely woman.
Lifting you up...
Nat
Debra Kirkbride
April 25, 2009
To My beautiful mother...There are no words or space enough to share all the beautiful qualities you possessed. But to name a few mommy, I thank you for your unconditional love, never-ending support and that beautiful light up a room smile that you love to share with anyone that you came in contact with. We are truley a blessed family to have had such an angel touch our lives. We love you mommy with all our heart and soul! You are our hero, and one in a million!!!
Love your daughter #3, Debbie Kirkbride
Joan Skowronek
April 16, 2009
To the family of Pat Jackson,
I had the privilege of working with Pat for the first year I was employed at the District and she sure was a wonderful and friendly and thoughtful person. When I retired and moved to Vegas Pat and her friend Carol called me and we got together twice for a visit. Always enjoyed that.
My deepest sympathy to her family. She will be missed very much. I will keep her in my thoughts.
Linda Pianto
April 14, 2009
I remember the love and support I received from Sharon's mom through high school. I was always welcome at her home, felt safe and cared about. She was a wonderful mother and friend. She will be missed. My thoughts to her family.
Ruth Howard
April 11, 2009
I will always have a lot of good memories of Pat. She was a joy to know and to work with. We had many laughs and good times.
April 10, 2009
A beautiful woman both inside and outside. We were privileged to work with Pat and be the recipients of the sunshine which she spread throughout the Records Section at NPD. Our hearts go out to her family and especially Lynda, during this very sad time. All of us in the Records Section are keeping you in our thougts.
Kathleen Leahy
April 10, 2009
My cousin Patty Ann was a wonderful person who gave to everyone she came in contact with. She never forgot her Aunt Helen who is 96, always kept in touch even when it was difficult for her. The world was a better place with her it in and it has a huge whole in it now. Our thoughts and prayers go to the family.
Love, Cousin Kathy and Aunt Helen
Moira Lucchetti
April 10, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
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