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Patricia Dyer Obituary

PATRICIA "PAT" DYER, 66, passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at her home, after fighting a seven-year battle with ovarian cancer. She has taken her beautiful smile to heaven and has reunited with her daughter, Jenee' Lynn, who went to heaven on Aug. 11, 1995, following a six-year battle with Leukemia, as well as her parents, Dwight and Rosella Cahill. She was born in Fostoria and later moved to Lakewood, Ohio. She graduated from John Marshall High School and went on to receive her Bachelor and Master degrees in Elementary Education, from Bowling Green State University. She began her teaching career in Fostoria. She married Bud Dyer on June 10, 1961 and they moved to Fort Wayne in 1966, where she taught at Croninger, Harris, Lincoln, and Washington Center Elementary schools an additional thirty-four years, retiring in 1998. She received "Excellence in Education Award, in 1994 and organized the popular Young Authors Conference for Fort Wayne Community Schools. She and Bud established Camp Jenee', a weekend retreat for adult cancer patients, which was named in loving memory of their daughter, in 1996. They also received the Wane TV 15 "Who Care" Golden Rule Award, in 1997. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was involved with many volunteer organizations, such as Camp Jenee' and Camp Watcha Wanna Do, with one goal in mind, helping those in need. She will be truly missed by all. She is survived by her husband, Bud; mother-in-law, Claudia Dyer; cousin, Barb Rinehart of Findlay, Ohio; and several hundred former students, whom she dearly loved. Memorial service is 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at Faith Baptist Church, 6600 Trier Road, Fort Wayne, with visitation two hours prior. Visitation is also from 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday , Sept. 13, 2005, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road. Memorials can be mailed directly to Pat Dyer Memorial Fund, c/o Fifth Third Bank, 720 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, Ind., 46825. All funds received will be used to assist cancer patients with special needs.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2005.

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Amanda Hinen (Zumwalt)

September 5, 2006

Pat- You are missed so much! By so many people! You are finally with Jenee again. Tell her I love her and miss you both like crazy! Your both thought of daily. As is Bud! You 3 were like my "second" family! I couldn't have asked for a better Big Sister and her parents! You've all ment so much to me through the years. Love Always and Forever,

Jenee's little sister and your second "little daughter"

Lenay Yorko

September 16, 2005

Dear Bud,

Our heart breaks for your loss. Pat will be deeply missed. She was a wonderful teacher. Two of my five children were blessed to have had her in 2nd grade at Washington Center. She touched so many lives in her years as a teacher. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

John and Lenay Yorko and family

Deborah Wight

September 14, 2005

Bud,

We loved Pat so much - and my children are so blessed to call her their adopted "Grandma". When the butterflies come next spring - we will feel the warmth of her sunshine smiling down on us - and be reminded of her awesome faith in all things.

Love you also - Bruce, Deborah, Sharon & Laura

Sharon Grider

September 13, 2005

Have my deepest sympathy

You are in my thoughts & Prayers

Bud you are such a caring person & I know you will miss Pat very Much

With all my Love

Evelyn J. Frierson

September 12, 2005

May God provide the comfort and strength to the family and friends of Pat Dyer. Her life and her love touched many people and we are blessed to have had her in our midst.

Miriam Obermyer

September 12, 2005

Bud, what a wonderful reunion Pat is having since she passed from death to eternal life! What a special person she was! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy Young

September 12, 2005

Bud,

My heart goes out to you.

You and Pat and Jenee' have been so caring to so many over the years and so supportive of me.



May God bless.



Love, Judy Young

Charlene Perkins-Hoyle

September 12, 2005

Pat was my 2nd grade teacher in 1969 at Harris Elementary. I too feel blessed to have been touched by such a wonderful lady. She will forever be my favorite teacher.

Vern, Jennifer and Lauren Pitcher

September 11, 2005

To Bud and all her friends,former students and coworkers, Camp Jenee campers and staff: Pat will be truly missed, but her spirit, faith, joy and love will live on in each of us whose lives have been changed by knowing and loving Pat Dyer. We know she is at peace now.

tama bradley

September 11, 2005

As a student of Mrs. Dyer in 1966-67 at Croninger, she was my very favorite teacher. She was such a loving, caring teacher. (every kid loved) Over the years- Just having the opportunity being her student has made me feel special and so very lucky. Her unique spirit lives within everyone she touched.

Our family was truly blessed twice, when she became our son 1996-97 teacher at Washington Center. Garon loved her, she always found a place for a child to feel special and needed in the classroom. Garons little job was to hold the Flag every morning as the kids said "The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag". Her classroom wasn't just about school, but about belonging, feeling needed, and loved.

To Mrs. Dyer Family- her outstanding legacy is inside all of her students. God Bless, and plain Thank You.

Love, Tama and Garon Bradley

Judy and Stan Brahier

September 11, 2005

Bud,

Pat will live in our hearts forever. We love you both.

Lynette Chupp

September 10, 2005

Bud - you know our hearts & prayers are with you. We remember our promise, but we are with you in spirit. We all love you! Gary, Lynette, Adam, & Olivia

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