Pat Dutcher of Lenexa, KS formerly of State College, PA died on July 4,2022.
Pat was born in White Plains, NY to James and Mariette Snee. She received her undergraduate degree in micropaleontology from Smith College and later went on to earn her elementary education degree from Penn State University and a masters in reading from Rocky Mountain College.
Pat spent her teaching career working for the State College Area School District where she loved teaching fifth grade. She retired in 1992 and moved to Overland Park, KS to be near family. She enjoyed many years with family and friends, travelling the world, and attending theater.
She was preceded in death by her sister Marion and brother Jim. She is survived by her daughter Jan (Jim) of Overland Park, KS, son Rick of Douglas, WY, grandchildren Nicole, Monica, Kevin, Laura, Andrea, and Chance, and greatgrandchildren Nelle, Talon, Zander, Skyron, Garrison, Myla, Lily, Toby, Annabelle, Samson, Charlotte, Sydney, Lexi, Rylin, Gianna, and Ava.
The family would like to thank Lakeview Village for 18 1/2 years of amazing care for our mom ranging from independent living, to short term rehab to the care center. The entire staff showed kindness, empathy and caring on an incomparable level. They would also like to thank Elara Hospice for their kindness and care of our mom over the last several months. They cared for our mom and for our family with great compassion.
At our mom’s request, her ashes will be spread on her son’s ranch in Wyoming.