Patricia Ann "Dakin" Whaley

Patricia Ann "Dakin" Whaley obituary

Patricia Ann "Dakin" Whaley

Patricia Whaley Obituary

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Patricia Ann Whaley (nee Dakin) was born November 10,1931 in Birchwood, WI. She passed into eternal life on September 17 th 2025. Survived by her loving husband of 74.5 years George Whaley. Loving mother of four children, Michael Whaley, Linda (Joe) Banaszynski, Cynthia (Farhad) Mohsenian, Mark (Susan) Whaley. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, Eric, Justin, Scott, Sarah, Melissa, Kevin, Samantha, Alex, Julianna, Brian, Liam, Leila, Grace and 10 great grandchildren.

As a child, Pat, lived on a farm in Birchwood WI. She moved to the east side of Milwaukee and graduated from Riverside High School. She married her high school sweetheart George, on April 21 st 1951. Later, they moved to Glendale where they raised their four children. Pat loved to travel with George. They were "Snowbirds" and visited Florida in the winter.

Pat cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She enjoyed all the holidays and family events. Her other hobbies/interests included music, her favorite artist was Kenny Rogers. She loved to dance the jitter bug with George and line dancing with friends. In addition, Pat liked reading mystery books, cooking, making her famous strawberry Jello, pumpkin bread, potato chip cookies, along with knitting, and sewing. Pat will be dearly missed by family and friends. She will be forever in our hearts.

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