Obituary

Mary Lou Patrick

Obituary

Mary Lou (Acker) Patrick, 64, died Tuesday (Feb. 27, 2018) at her home in Halstead.

Mary was born on March 23, 1953, in Junction City to Leslie and Violet (Shepherd) Acker.

Mary was married on April 4, 1976, to Glenn Lee Patrick in Newton. He preceded her in death on Jan. 30, 2013. They were married for 36 years prior to his death.

Mary was retired from the City of Halstead, where she served as a Deputy Clerk. Mary will be remembered as a loving wife, a dear mother, grandmother and friend. We will miss her quick wit, corny jokes, hugs and the encouragement she gave with kind words, small gifts or handwritten letters and notes.

She was a great cook and hospitable in many ways for many years. She was a great example of caring for and thinking of others before herself. Her greatest joy and privilege was being a mother and a wonderful grandmother to many. Her faith and confidence in our Creator Jehovah brought her peace in life to the end, and the assurance that she will be resurrected to live again, John 6:40. She will be happy to be growing and showing us her beautiful flower garden once again. "We will miss you for now, mom, see you forever."

She is survived by three sons: James Patrick and Kristi Conley, Jason and Heidi Patrick and Jeremy and Bethany Patrick; daughter, Sharen; three brothers: Gaylord and Rita, Jerald and Carol and Jerome and Jackie Acker; 18 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Patrick; brother, Donald Acker; daughter, Michelle; nephews, Derald and Butch; niece, JJ; and parents, Leslie and Violet Acker.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday (March 10, 2018) at Newton High School, 900 W. 12th, Newton. Dinner will follow at the same location. There will not be a public visitation.

A memorial has been established for the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, Newton. Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.