Patricia “Pat” Taylor, 83, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 from complications due to a fall. She was born March 17, 1939 to Lenard and Freida (Lawrence) Swanson in Tacoma, WA.
Pat graduated in 1957 from Tigard High School in Tigard, OR. She worked for the Missouri State Employment Office in Kansas City and North Kansas City, MO, and retired in 2002. She enjoyed shopping, painting, crafting, taking care of her flowers, and spending time with her family at the lake. Pat always made everyone feel special, if you knew her you were loved by her.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Borden Taylor; parents, Lenard and Freida; sister, Joanne Bramlet; brother, Joe Miller; granddaughter, Brooke Paris.
Pat leaves behind her daughter, Debbie Waterfield (Bob) of Buckner, MO; son, Eddie Pruitt of Independence, MO; granddaughters, Nickie Paris, Shyanne Mangum (Cameron); great-granddaughters, Kelcie Eads, Danika Eads, Naevee Mangum and Iylee Mangum; brother, Claude Attebury (Beth) of Kansas; sisters, Len Noble (George) of Chehalis, WA, Kathy Giamanco (Charlie) of Kirkwood, MO, Mary Haer (Gary) of Weston, MO.
Her family will celebrate Pat’s life from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2023 at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main St, Blue Springs, MO. A committal service will take place 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2023 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Memories of Pat and words of comfort for her family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Bob and Debbie,
My heart breaks for you. Please know that we’re here to help in any way I can.
John and Kelly Jackson
Such a beautiful person, inside and out! She was talented beyond belief and was one of those people that had the ability to always make you feel welcome in her presence. I have always said that going to her lake house was my favorite place on earth….not because it was at the lake, but because of the warm welcome you got and her ability to make you feel like you were the most special guest she had ever hosted. I have such great memories of sitting on the porch chatting and watching the hummingbirds. There will be a huge void in the many lives she touched. Deb my heart is breaking for you. Loosing a parent is so hard in and of itself, but when that parent is also your very best friend and favorite person it is exponentially hard. I will be praying for comfort and peace for you as your heart heals from this huge loss. I love you Deb, I will always be just a phone call away!
Sending prayers Aunt Debbie for you and the family. She was a very special person and will be missed by so many people. Prayers
Prayers for your entire family. May you find peace and strength in your memories.
My grandma was the best person I have ever met. She had a personality that everyone who met her loved her. She would help anyone in any way she could. She never wanted anyone to be anything but happy. My grandma made more trips to chuckee cheese and mcdonalds play place than anyone should ever have to. I spent every summer at the lake with her and it was my favorite place to be. She taught me how to drive a 3 wheeled harleys Davidson’s golf cart, 4 wheelers,lawn mowers . We did lots of fishing and although my grandma didnt know how to swim and hated water she went tubing with me the only time I have ever seen my grandma in water haha again she would do anything to make you happy. I have so many of the best memories with my grandma. My heart is shattered that I will never get to talk to her again or hear her sweet voice or for her to sing you are my sunshine to my girls. No more here she comes miss America. I will miss you so much grandma and I hope in heaven theres no more pain or suffering but saying goodbye to you is so hard . There would have never been enough time with you grandma fly high with your beautiful wings I love you so much 🙁
Dearest Debbie (Bob), Eddie and Family,; The Means Family send with Hugs Our Condolences. We Loved Your Mom too. May your Mom (Pat ) Rest In Peace. Prayers God will Comfort Your Hearts every day, with Loving Memories of Your Sweet Souled Mom. God Bless You All
I had the pleasure of spending time with Pat. She had a way of showing people her love and kindness ❤
I remember sitting at the kitchen table drinking coffee lots of coffee sometimes crying together but most of the time laughing. She loved people so if anything let us all take a page from Pat and share the love we have with others.
Pat you may have passed on but you will always be remembered never forgotten ❤
I will always remember your kind and gentle nature.
Dear Debbie , Eddie and Family , praying for strength and comfort for you to endure the loss of your beautiful mother. God bless you all!