Patricia "Pat" Velma Farnstrom, a Prineville resident, formerly of Benkelman, Neb., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital, in Prineville, Ore.
She was 69 years old.
Memorial services for family and friends of Pat, gathering to honor her memory, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006 at 471 SE 2nd in Prineville, Ore.
A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
Pat was born on March 17, 1937 in McCook, Neb., the youngest of three children born to McKinley and Virginia (Gilbert) Stay.
She received her education at Danbury Consolidated School, graduating in 1955.
On Aug. 25, 1957, she married Dale Farnstrom of Gothenburg, Neb. The couple settled in Benkelman, Neb, where Dale had a teaching position.
While living in Benkelman, the couple adopted a son, Michael Paul. In 1969, the family moved to Oregon where they have made their home to date. Pat earned her certificate and became an L.P.N. in 1971. She worked in the Prineville area for many years.
Survivors include: her husband, Dale; son Mike and granddaughter Shelly, all of Prineville; one sister Lourie Johnson, of Holdrege, Neb., and many other friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother; Gilbert Stay.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pioneer Memorial Hospital or Hospice.
Arrangements are in the care of the Prineville Funeral Home. |
