Obituary of Patricia Ann Saunders

Patricia Ann Saunders age 78 passed away on Wednesday December 13, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville WI. Patricia was born on October 7, 1939 in Elkhorn WI to Charles and Helen Jean (Thomson) Coe. She was a lifetime resident of Whitewater graduating from College High School. She was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ, Whitewater Federation, Florence Bassett Club, and volunteered at the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center. She enjoyed playing bridge, quilting, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Patricia is survived by her husband Russell of Whitewater; 3 children Bradley (Mary) Saunders of Oswego, IL, Scott (Shelly) Saunders of Suffolk, VA, and Cynthia (John) Beiler of Davidson, NC. She is further survived by 6 grandchildren; Jared, Arin, Emma, Evan, Lauren, and Dylan, and a brother Tom Coe of Whitewater, WI. A Memorial Service will take place on Monday December 18, 2017 3PM in the Fairhaven Chapel, 435 W. Starin Road, Whitewater, WI with Luke Bocher Officiating. A time of fellowship will take place following the service. In Lieu of flowers memorials to Fairhaven would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the ICU Staff at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI for their incredible care of Pat and kindness to the family. Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, WI is assisting the family. -30-