Roxie Patrick
Obituary
Roxie Bennett Patrick, 95, passed away
on Wednesday (January 27, 2016) at her home in Newton.
She was born on March 2, 1920, in
Joseph, Oregon, to John and Ruth Meadows Bennett. She was the fifth
child of seven sisters and two brothers. Roxie met C.W. "Pat"
Patrick when he came to pastor the church she attended in Joseph in
1938. They were married on February 6, 1939, and had two sons, Loyd
and Dennis, and one daughter, Arlene.
Roxie had never been out of Wallowa
County until after she married Pat. Working alongside of him in his
ministry (as Christian Church/Disciples of Christ pastor), she found
herself traveling (a lot) and living in 14 different towns (one of
which three different times), in nine different states. While her
husband attended seminary at Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma,
she took courses in Old and New Testament Literature, and audited
some other courses.
Through the years her involvement with
the church included the usual: plus at times, being secretary,
putting out bulletins and newsletters, calling with her husband, and
being involved with church camps and conferences.
Roxie is survived by her sons Loyd and
his wife Janet Patrick, and Dennis Patrick; her daughter Arlene
"Cookie" Antons; four grandchildren; six grandchildren; and
one sister, Naomi Pomerinke.
She is preceded in death by her
parents, husband; two brothers, Edgar and Thomas Bennett; and six
sisters: Clara Giese, Joy McCoy, Vashti "Sally" Cole,
Vergie Collins, Mary Bennett, and Edna Swigart.
Private family memorial services will
be held at a later date. Inurnment will be next to her husband at the
Clearwater Cemetery District in Clearwater, Ks.
There will be no visitation or viewing
as cremation has been effected.
A memorial has been established with
the American Bible Society, contributions may be sent to Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
