Patricia "Pat" McGaffey

1928 - 2013

Patricia "Pat" McGaffey

1928 - 2013

BORN

1928

DIED

2013

Patricia McGaffey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 15, 2013.
Patricia "Pat"

McGaffey

12-04-1928 -

8-30-2013

Pat died peacefully at
home after a long illness.

She is survived by her brothers: Gary and


George Fisher. Daughters:


Marilyn (Glen) Waer, Cheryl McGaffey and Son Dennis McGaffey; 7 grandchildren, 14 great-


grandchildren and 3 great-


great-grandchildren.

Her life was a tapestry of laughter, love and learning. She is missed.

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October 4, 2013

Al West posted to the memorial.

September 16, 2013

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September 15, 2013

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Al West

October 4, 2013

Pat was a dynamic and loving lady. I am saddened to learn of her passing.

Pat always supported worthy causes

David & Alis Thielen

September 16, 2013

She was a great lady, wonderful neighbor, who brought spirit and kindness into my world. Enjoyed sharing and caring moments with her always. She has a magic of bringing strangers in and making them part of her family. God Bless her.

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October 4, 2013

Al West posted to the memorial.

September 16, 2013

David & Alis Thielen posted to the memorial.

September 15, 2013

Legacy Remembers posted an obituary.