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Patricia Darling Obituary
She was born March 25, 1946, in Chicago, Ill.
As a beloved wife, mother and dedicated family nurse practitioner, she lived to care for others. She touched many lives and will be missed by all.
She is survived by her husband, N.A. "Pete" Darling, a daughter, Ann (Doug) Kenyon, and Ann's son, William, all of Baton Rouge; a son, Tom Darling of Grand Rapids, Mich.; three sisters, Virginia Pachay and Joanne Ziebarth, both of the Chicago area, and Betty Jean Young of Exeter, R.I.; her father, Ross Eugene Young of DeKalb; two brothers-in-law, David Lee Darling of Baton Rouge and John Pachay of Chicago; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Darling Pello of Binghamton, N.Y.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Tommie Skinner Young.
A memorial service has been scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at the Fellowship Hall of Ingleside United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge.
The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in care of Ingleside United Methodist Church, 4264 Capital Heights Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, to be contributed to Clinica Betania, a medical clinic in Reynosa, Mexico, that Patricia dearly loved and where she served as a Volunteer in Mission for many years.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Darling
FREIDA KIMBLE
March 21, 2007
I WAS SO SHOCKED TO LEARN OF MRS. PAT DEATH. IT HURT MY HEART TO KNOW THAT A SPECIAL ANGEL WAS TAKEN. THEN I REALIZE THIS ANGEL HAD OTHER DUTIES TO FULLFILL IN A HEAVENLY PLACE. SHE WAS TRULY A GREAT PERSON. I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH HER IN PLAQUEMINE. SHE WAS A KIND AND GENTLE PERSON WHO SEEM TO ALWAYS PUT THE NEED OF THE PATIENT BEFORE ANYTHING. WHEN SHE FIRST STARTED HERE THE PATIENTS WERE RELUCTANT TO SEE HER BECAUSE THEY DID NOT KNOW HER BUT AS TIME PASSED ALL THOSE WHO SAW HER HAD SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS OF A GREAT PEERSON THAT WAS HIRED TO OUR TEAM. SHE WAS A GREAT NURSE AND KIND AND GENTLE PERSON. I WAS SO HURT WE I LEARNED SHE WOULD BE MOVING ON BUT I KNEW IT WAS FOR THE BEST. PATIENTS TO THIS DAY STILL ASK ABOUT 'MS. PAT'. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Joe, Ann and Gordon West
March 9, 2007
Dear Pete,
We are sorry for your loss and want to let you know our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Nikkita Addison, LPN
March 6, 2007
I was so saddened to hear of Ms. Pat's passing. She was such a wonderful person. I had the honor of working with her at Jefferson Manor. i found her to be a caring, fun and compassionate nurse. she never stopped caring for others. If a patient that was not her's asked her a question or had a problem, she would take her time and help them by listening to them or buying them a coke or some chips. Ms. Pat was full of life and I enjoyed talking with her on her weekly visits to the nursing home. I also enjoyed her wit and charm. she always talked about her family and her work at the clinic in mexico. I can remeber her telling us she would be gone for 2 weeks and that we could not reach her by phone, but when she got a phone that we could call her in mexico we called just to hear her voice and put our order in for what we wanted her to bring us back. I know that you knew what kind of wife and mother you had but she was a great nurse , person and friend. She will be deeply missed !
Betty and John Thudium
March 5, 2007
I will always remember Pat as having the biggest heart of any person I know. She was truly a patient advocate and I feel priviledged to have worked beside her and learned from her the true meaning of compassion.
Our trip to India will always be a highlight of my life because I had so much fun with Pat!
Please accept our condolences. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Pat at Betty's house
March 3, 2007
Pat, Pete and Dad in Rhode Island
March 3, 2007
Pat with Pete and her dad in Rhode Island
March 3, 2007
Pat and her crocheting
March 3, 2007
Marilyn Stubbs
March 3, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Laverne Capone
March 3, 2007
Dear Pete & Family,
Every time I think of Pat I smile. Her laugh, her jokes, and her love for life were contagious. She was truely an inspiration for me, and no one could ask for a better friend. She cared about her patients more than anyone I know. Pat always went above and beyond, and her patients knew that she loved every one of them. I consider it a priviledge to have worked with her at the Family Health Center. Pat embraced every second that she was on earth...those wonderful memories are forever burned in my heart. Please accept my sympathy and find comfort in knowing that God's love will soften your pain.
Mary Thomas,
February 27, 2007
Pete,
Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Still I remember Pat's silly jokes during our trip to India. She was such a wonderful kind person.
Tom & Lynn Richardson
February 27, 2007
Pete,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Pat. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
tonya capello
February 27, 2007
Deepest sympathy from a faithful colleague and friend. She was a wonderful person and caregiver.
Tonya Capello LPN
tonia hodge
February 27, 2007
She was a wonderful person and a gracious heart. My deepest sympathies..
Tonia Hodge, LPN
Tiffany Rhodes
February 27, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
EMOGENE BOOKER
February 26, 2007
I EXTEND SYMPATHY TO MS. PAT,S FAMILY. SHE WAS AN ANGEL. SHE TOOK CARE OF MY MOTHER. WE LOVED HER AND SHE LOVED HER WORK AND WAS VERY GOOD AT IT.SHE WILL BE MISSED.
Daniel Kalb, MD
February 26, 2007
It was a privilege to work with Pat. I will remember her dedication and her friendship.
Mona Miller
February 26, 2007
Ann & Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time in your lives. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Keep in touch.
Mary Youngblood
February 26, 2007
I enjoyed working with Pat at the Family Medicine Residency Program.
She was always so sweet and kind. She will be deeply missed.
Randy Houck
February 26, 2007
Pete - We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick Lester
February 26, 2007
Pete,
I want to say how deeply sorry I was to hear of the loss of your wife Patricia.
My condolences to you and your entire family.
Mike McAfee
February 26, 2007
Pete,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Rich Romeo
February 26, 2007
Please accept my sincerest sympathies.
Dave and Marlene Nitz
February 26, 2007
Pete: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. She was a very special lady and will be missed.
Carole Walker
February 26, 2007
Pete,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Sinclair
February 26, 2007
Pete,
Our sincerest condolences and prayers to you and your family.
Sherri Doherty
February 26, 2007
Pete,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Herrmann
February 25, 2007
Dear Pete,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick and Ann Streiffer
February 25, 2007
We will truly miss our friend Pat.
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Ann and Rick Streiffer
February 25, 2007
Ric Menard Houston Texas
Larry Cummings
February 25, 2007
the thoughts and prayers of the Automotive Youth Educational Systems organization are with Pete and the family.
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