Patricia Lynne "Trish" Vander Molen

Patricia Lynne "Trish" Vander Molen obituary

Patricia Lynne "Trish" Vander Molen

Patricia Vander Molen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Viegut Funeral Home on Sep. 8, 2025.

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Patricia Lynne (Trish) Vander Molen took her last breath on earth and her first breath in heaven on Friday 5, 2025, at the age of 76, at Pathways in Fort Collins Colorado. Trish attended school in Michigan. at Union High School in 1967 and then Wester Michigan University. Trish was a Flight Attendant for United Airlines for over 25 years. She also worked alongside her husband Donald Vander Molen who was a pastor of a mission church in Grand Rapids Michigan early in their marriage together.

Trish was a member of New Freedom Outreach Center of Berthoud Colorado. She was a part of a praise and worship Hula ministry as well. Trish loved animals, big and small. She would take in any stray dog or cat. Trish had a giving heart and would help others in needed. You could always count on her to fight for you as well as pray for you. Trish also enjoyed watching football with friends and family, especially the Broncos and CU.

Trish preceded in death by her husband Donald Vander Molen, father John Powell, mother Josephine Powell, sister Pam Powell, and brother Steve Powell. She survived by her brother Phil Powell of Colorado, children Tim Vander Molen of Colorado, Mike Vander Molen of Nebraska, Amanda Vander Molen, and Angela Vander Molen of Colorado. Trish also had ten grandchildren.

Patricia Lynne (Trish) Vander Molen will be missed, but we all know she is dancing in heaven.

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