Patrica Ann Van Bibber

Patrica Ann Van Bibber, 69, of Raytown, Missouri passed away April 5, 2025 at Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, MO from a heart attack. Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at, Peace Lutheran Church 8240 Blue Ridge Blvd. KCMO 64138.
Patricia, or Trish, as family and friends called her, was born July 13th, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio to her parents Robert R. Bauroth & Bette (Somers) Bauroth.
She was preceded in death by her parents and maternal grandmother, Edith Somers.
She is survived by her husband, Walter Van Bibber of the home, children Chad (39) and his children Kiley Van Bibber (15) Blue Springs, Mo., Kellen Van Bibber (13) Independence, Mo, and Kendal Van Bibber (9) Webb City, Mo and daughter Somer (37) of Raytown, brother Tom and niece Amera (11) of Raytown, stepdaughter Reba Cole and Son, Tucker (11), Summerville SC and stepson, James (Jim) Van Bibber, Hollister, Mo,
cousins, Nan Bauroth Charlotte, NC, Robert Bauroth Phoenix, Az, Octavia Eisen Charlotte NC, and Linda Keown Colombia, Mo.
Trish graduated from Bristol Senior High School, Bristol, PA in 1973. She entered the University of Missouri at Columbia August 1973, to become a Physical Education Teacher, graduating with Honors.
Trish began her 46 year career in education in the fall of 1977 at Cuba, Mo. as a Physical Education Teacher and girls basketball, softball and volleyball coach for four years.
Upon receipt of her Special Education Certificate, she was a Special Education Teacher at Success Missouri and Dent Phelps until Fall 1986.
She was married in 1982 to Walter Van Bibber and had two children; son Chad and daughter Somer.
Trish started teaching in Kansas City in the Fall of 1986 at Marlborough Elementary School. While teaching Special Education, Trish earned her Masters Degree from UMKC in Guidance and Counseling.
Trish also served as an Elementary Guidance Counselor in the Center School District for 11 years until returning to the Kansas City School District as a Guidance Counselor until her retirement in 2023.
Trish enjoyed reading, gardening, sports and watching her grandchildren participate in athletics. She was an ardent supporter of all their endeavors on and off the field and pursued their education.
Trish found her greatest joy in the simple pleasures of life – sunshine, the sound of waves, and the laughter of her grandchildren. Whether with a good book in hand or simply soaking in the sun, she was most at peace by the shore, watching her grandchildren play and dreaming of one day calling the beach her forever home.
Her warmth, wisdom, and quiet strength touched everyone she met. She leaves behind a legacy of love, cherished memories, and sandy footprints in the hearts of those who knew her. She will be missed more than words can say.
In lieu of flowers donations to: American Heart Association, American Diabetes Foundation or KC Pet Project.
God Bless Her Always.