Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Brockman, Patricia "Pat" Jane January 7, 2025 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia Currigan currigan1932@concast.net February 26, 2025, 1:50 pm Ionia Shopper's Guide - Sat. January 11, 2025 BROCKMAN Patricia "Pat" Jane Brockman, beloved wife ,mother, grandmother, great-grand mother and friend, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 at the age of 86. Pat was a devout Catholic-a lifetime member of SS.Peter & Paul Catholic Church.She was a woman of warmth and kindness known for the love of her family, friends and the many activities throughout her life that truly brought her joy. Born in 1938. Pat's life was shaped by her love for family, particularly her late husband Tom. Pat created a warm and welcoming home for their family, proudly supporting her husband throughout his career as long-haul truck driver, while also spending time as a "room mom' at Rather Elementary. Once Tom retired in his mid 50's, they eventually took their fifth wheel and traveled the East Coast with the Good Sam Club. She enjoyed their travels meeting new people while buying various collectible dolls. Pat was an avid bridge player and bowler-always participating in leagues. Pat also cherished the simple pleasures of her daily routine of morning, coffee after her daily 3-mile walk at the Fairgrounds, sharing stories and laughter with friends, counted cross-stitch, and reading. While cooking and baking may not have bean a passion-she was very good at it, and her recipes will be missed by all those who had the pleasure of tasting. Pat was preceded in death by her husband of almost 67 years; tom Brockman, infant son Mark, grandson Ma;rk Covert, father Otis Linderman, mother Lorna McShane Shepard, dear sister Bonnie VunCannon, and step mom Phyllis Linderman. Pat's legacy of love, friendship and joy will continue to live on in the hearts of her children Karen(Greg) oOvert, David Brockman and Beth, Brad (Amy),Scott (Krista),Emily (Tom),Josh,Zach(Jen), Jusin (Brittany),Jimmy (Mya)Joe, Mackenzie, Andrew(Eliana)and her great-grandchildren. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr.Tom Brown on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:00, at SS.Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Ionia. Rite of Committal will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Tuesday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the Lehman Funeral Home, 220 Rich Street,Ionia. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com Additional Comments: Sunset Memorial Gardens Ionia,Michigan File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/b/brockman48608nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 3.0 Kb