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Patrice Eilers Obituary
Sister Patrice Eilers, baptized Patricia Mary Eilers and formerly known as Sister Anne Patrice Eilers, died on March 22, 2018 at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle. She was 89 years of age and in the 70th year of her religious profession.
Sister Patrice was born in Seattle to John F. and M. Ethel (Anderson) Eilers. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy in Seattle, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and a Master of Arts degree in Education from Seattle University, and a Master of Arts degree in Theology from St. Xavier College, Chicago.
Sister Patrice ministered for 18 years in elementary and high school education in Seattle, Hoquiam, and Chehalis, and in San Leandro, California. She was Principal for two years at St. Joseph School in Chehalis. Sister served as the Director of Postulants for 3 years and as Director of Vocations/Associates for 3 years. She ministered as Co-Director at Siena Center in Seattle for 7 years and at Dominican Reflection Center for 3 years. Sister Patrice was Coordinator of Religious Activities for 1 year at Marymount College in Los Angeles. She was in prison chaplaincy ministry at the King County Jail for 35 years. Sister moved to St. Joseph Residence in November, 2017.
Sister Patrice radiated a warm and welcoming smile to all she encountered. She was a great lover of life and she enjoyed people, the ocean, parties and jokes. As a musician she taught music and could spend hours listening.
Sister Patrice was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Edward and Donald. She is survived by loving nieces and nephews.
A Vigil Service will be held on
Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. at
Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Chapel
508 N 36th St. Seattle, 98103
The Funeral Liturgy will be held on
Wednesday, March 28 at 11:00am
at St. Joseph Residence Chapel
4800 37th Ave SW, Seattle, 98126
Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery
Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, Michigan, 49221.
Hoffner Fisher & Harvey
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Ronald Joyner
June 22, 2020
Sister Patrice, whom I had the most beautiful relationship with. I met her at the king county jail about 30 yrs ago. Yes I was an inmate there. Through sister Patrice I have been touched by God in many ways. I'm alive today because sister saved my life more then once. I love you so much sister. Today I'm 52 yrs old and this is because of you. Thank you sister Patrice.
March 22, 2019
Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving God promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13) May loving memories also sustain your family during this difficult time. Ann Smith
R G
March 19, 2019
My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort, knowing that there is hope for our loved ones lost in death can be reassuring.
March 19, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time of your life please read John 6:40
Margaret Lemberg
March 25, 2018
Her joy and generosity will live forever as long as anyone she has touched survives.
March 25, 2018
Most of all I will miss her joyful and generous spirit. And I believe it continues in this world as long as anyone who has been touched by her remembers.
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