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Patricia Wheeler Obituary
Lansing
Born September 8, 1950, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 after a courageous three-month battle with cancer. Pat was our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who will be greatly missed. She let God guide her through a life of constant nurturing and caring for others with her work at the National Council on Alcoholism-Lansing Regional Area (NC A/LRA) for over 30 years. At the time of her passing, she was Executive Director. Pat Served on the boards of Capital Area Project VOX and the Power of We Consortium. In addition, she served on the board of the Great Lansing Homeless Resolution Network for 20 years, most recently as Board Chair. She was a loyal and active member of St. Gerard Parish for many years, serving most recently on the Social Ministry Commission.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Kathryn (Quinn) Wines. Surviving are her sons Benjamin and Thomas (Marcia Winans), grandchildren Isabella, Genevieve, Benjamin, Christopher, Ivanna and Quinn, sisters Barbara (Robert) Thorburn, Mary Habbyshaw, Lolly (Grant) Griswold, Kathy (Charlie) Thurman, Judy (Richard) Halvorsen, and Susan (James) Wheeler, brothers, Robert, Michael and John Wines, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering will be held Thursday from 4:00-7:30 p.m. at the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel, 6020 W. Saginaw Hwy, with the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gerard Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. John Klein as Celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to NCA/LRA, 3400 S. Cedar, Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48910. Condolences may be made at www.palmerbush.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Wheeler
Amy Ann Moore
September 4, 2015
Thank you for sharing Pat Wheeler with the Greater Lansing Community. Pat is a woman that I greatly admire and her passion and patience have served as a model for my own life. Pat made our community a much better place and those that worked with her are now called to step-up collectively to fill the void she leaves on this earth. I am pleased to know that she will be in heaven watching over and guiding our community.
With love and gratitude,
Becky Allen
September 1, 2015
I will miss this lady so much. I recently moved to New York State and Pat did not once mention her illness. I didn't even know she was sick. When my mother passed in late May, she sent a warm note of condolence and on a few occasions has inquired how I was doing in my transition. This was Pat - always thinking of others. Grace and beauty in real life form. As individuals and as a community we have lost a great friend - and yet I know her words and her actions will live on in all of us. My sincerest condolences to Pat's family and all her loved ones. May time heal your hurt and give you peace.
Doris Witherspoon
August 31, 2015
I had the pleasure of serving on the Greater Lansing Homeless Resolution Network (GLHRN) Board with Pat. She was truly a wonderful person. I greatly appreciated her smile, compassion, dedication, understanding and words of wisdom. My prayers and thoughts continue to be with the family.
Ralph Harmon
August 29, 2015
I worked at NCA for 8 years and came to know Pat as a person with a large soul and a strong (iron) will. Her strong will was easily past by until she needed it! She leveled me many times with out raising her voice. Pat embodied the Chinese Proverb: "speak with a dagger for a tongue and a tofu heart."
I'm going to miss her big time!
Linda and Ron Boeshart
August 28, 2015
Sincere sympathy to the family .
Betty Shaheen
August 27, 2015
There are no words to express the sadness in my heart. It was an honor working for Pat for twelve years (I can't say she'd say the same about me...LOL). I gave her a run for her patience. Truly the love I carry on in my heart and what she has taught me will live on forever.
Susan Ziegler
August 27, 2015
I was privileged and honored to have worked for her. Her patience, understanding and compassion were unlimited and greatly appreciated. I will miss her deeply.
Mary Kronquist
August 26, 2015
Ben and Tom,
Losing one's mother is a loss that no words of comfort exist. I offer my prayers for you and your family. Your mother always offered me a smile and words of encouragement. I will miss knowing she is in the world.
MK Quasarano
August 26, 2015
The recovery community in Lansing has lost a great champion, advocate and leader. My admiration for Pat as a person and professional know no bounds. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, co-workers and friends.
Chris and Debbie Goldthorpe
August 26, 2015
Ben - Now we see where you got your passion for work in the non-profit world. May your memories and faith help you as you move through this next transition.
Carol Munroe
August 26, 2015
Pat Wheeler what more can I say but that she was an awesome lady. I worked with Pat for many years and would you know we only met each other in person twice. The work she did in the community was so important and her passing has left a large gap. My prayers and thoughts are with her family.
Pamela Brock
August 26, 2015
Pat was a wonderful, wise and caring person. I will miss her dearly
Dan LaHaie
August 26, 2015
Ben, Jen and I are very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Very clearly, she lived her life in the service of others and left a great legacy for you and your family to carry on. May the Lord grant you and your family peace and comfort remembering her and her life.
Carolyn Wood
August 25, 2015
I had an admiration for Pat from the first day that I met her at a Project Vox meeting and always looked forward to her suggestions and knowledge. She touched so many lives and will be greatly missed. May prayers sustain you at this most difficult time.
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