Patti Ann Winterrowd

Patti Ann Winterrowd obituary, Great Falls, MT

Patti Ann Winterrowd

Patti Winterrowd Obituary

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Patti Ann Dunn Winterrowd passed away on June 5, 2024, in Great Falls, MT, at the age of 63. She was born on February 19, 1961, in Conrad, MT, to the late Milo Dunn and Donna Dunn.
Patti was a daredevil with a passion for adventure. She was an accomplished scuba diver, skydiver, and completed the Spartan race two years in a row. She rode motorcycles, 4-wheelers and during harvest you could see her scooting along in her dune buggy. Patti enjoyed hiking, biking, playing the piano, singing, sewing her own clothes, and creating beautiful quilts.
In her career, Patti started as a teacher's aide before earning her Bachelor's Degree at the College of Great Falls, graduating Summa cum laude. She dedicated years to teaching in the Brady School system before retiring. Patti then pursued a master's degree in School Psychology from the University of Great Falls. She furthered her education and completed a Post-Graduate Certificate Program in School Neuropsychology. She worked for the Big Sky Special Needs Cooperative until her death.
She worshiped at the Brady United Methodist Church, where she played the piano from a young age. She was honored this year with the Quiet Disciple award from the Annual Conference for her dedication.
Patti is survived by her loving husband, Gus Winterrowd; sons, Joshua and Leif Winterrowd; mother, Donna Dunn; brother, Bradley Dunn-Meier (Loretta); sister, Peggy Bucholz (Brent); grandchildren, Milo, Oliver, and Cooper Winterrowd; niece, Kassandra Humbard; nephews, Lucas and Nate Bucholz, and Bryan and Devyn Dunn. She also leaves behind many cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the Conrad Auditorium at 11:00 a.m. In celebration of Patti's life and love for the ocean you are invited to wear your best Caribbean/Hawaiian attire.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Brady Methodist Church, Peace Hospice, or the Roatan Marine Park (www.roatanmarinepark.org).
Patti will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her spirit of adventure and love for life will forever be remembered.

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O'Connor Funeral Home & Crematory - Great Falls

2425 8th Avenue North, Great Falls, MT 59401

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