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Patricia Pittenger Obituary

Patricia E. Pittenger Lansing Age 84, passed away on September 8, 2013. She was born in Detroit on November 25, 1928. She graduated from the Mercy School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse for over 50 years, retiring from the Ingham Co. Health Dept. in 1994. She was appointed to the Board of Nursing and the MIOSHA Board by Gov. John Engler, and was a dedicated volunteer at the Sparrow Hospital Gift Shop. She was working as an assistant to Dr. Sally Wilson when she died. Surviving are: 2 daughters, Pamela M (Jeffrey) Headley and Penni N. (Jack, II) McNamara; 4 grandchildren, Matthew Philip Headley, Michael Louis (Stacey) Headley, Megan and Briana McNamara; brother James (Mary) Howell, twin sister Barbara Pohl, and sister Cynthia (Stewart) Smith; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Philip O. Pittenger in 1992. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Mark Rutherford at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Resurrection, 1505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing with the Rite of Committal at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sparrow Foundation, Cardiac and Stroke Units or the Wounded Warrior Project. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff and Dr. John Siano for their extraordinary care of Grandma Patsy.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 10, 2013.

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Mary & Tom Taylor

September 14, 2013

Pam; We were saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember her smile.

With deepest sympathy,

Maureen & Scott Riehl

September 13, 2013

We were heartsick to just learn this sad news, Penni. Please know how much we are thinking of you, Jack and your family. Moms make for very special angels.

Julie (Halstead) Koger

September 12, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Penni, Pam and all of the other loved ones and friends you touched. As a second Mom to me growing up, you will be forever remembered and missed. Much love!

September 10, 2013

Pat was kindhearted and always had a warm smile for everyone. Our heart goes out to the family. Much love, Jamie & Randy Pope

Angela (Wilberding) Maki

September 10, 2013

Pat was in charge of Student Health Services when I was in Nursing School at St. Lawrence. It seemed like I was sick a lot in those 3 years, but she always made me feel SO much better! I don't think it was the medicine she gave me, as much as her kindness, that helped in my speedy recovery! A very special person indeed!! Love, hugs, & sympathy to her family!!

Shari Wood

September 10, 2013

Aunt Patsy has been a huge part of my life. When I was very young, she loved and nurtured me. She loved my first son, Matt. She always took such an interest in his life, she died the day he was married. With love, Shari

Michelle Milam

September 10, 2013

What a wonderful mother, grandmother, friend and nurse. She will be missed. God is good and merciful, she is at peace.

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