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Patsy Erlanson Obituary

Patsy Ruth Erlanson, 74, of Wimberley, formerly of Waco, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2007, in San Marcos. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday, April 30, at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Patsy was born April 17, 1933, in Waco, to Ike and Jessie Lee (Lassitter) Markum. She married Wallace Doyle Erlanson March 22, 1950, in Waco. She enjoyed family time, traveling and playing Bingo. She lived life to its fullest. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and two brothers. Survivors include husband of 57 years, Wallace Doyle Erlanson; daughter, Ginger Brown and husband, Lamar, both of Wimberley; son, Gregory Erlanson and wife, Deana of Pearland; three grandchildren, Clayton Brown, Dustin and Victoria Erlanson; sister, Pauline "Polly" Schaeper and husband, Ed of Robinson; brother, David Markum and wife, Abbie of Pearland; brother-in-law, Tom Erlanson and wife, Opal of Waco; several nieces and nephews; and her favorite pets, Bo, the dog, and Fischer, the cat. April 17, 1933 - April 26, 2007 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com
Published by Waco Tribune-Herald from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29, 2007.

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