Patricia J. Crossman, 92, of Sodus, MI passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at her home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 3713 Naomi Rd, Sodus with Rev. Robert Duehlmeyer officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Sodus at a later date. Memorials may be made to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or to Hospice at Home. Those wishing to share a memory of Patricia online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com
Patricia was born April 14, 1925 in Sodus, MI to Clyde E. & Martha F. (Hushaw) Dohm. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School. Patricia received her RN degree from Illinois Masonic Hospital of Nursing. She married Robert Crossman in Coloma, MI on April 17, 1971. Patricia retired from Mercy Hospital in 1985 after 40 years of service. She was a member of the Ladies Aid at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sodus and a former member and past President of the St. Joseph American Legion Post # 163 Ladies Auxiliary. Patricia spent many summers traveling with her family to the St. Joseph American Legion baseball games. She enjoyed bird watching, reading, spending time with her children and grandchildren and knitting numerous treasures for them.
Patricia is survived by her son, Brian J (Annette) Ratter of Sodus, MI; daughter, Beth (Terry) Harris of Walkerton, IN; six grandchildren, Jessica Ratter of Sodus, Brian J. (Erin Keith) Ratter II of Sodus, Nicole Harris of San Antonio, Tx, Chantal Harris of Issaquah, WA, Blake Harris of West Lafayette, IN and Cheyenne Harris of Walkerton, IN; two great-grandchildren, Abigail and Evan Ratter and special care giver, Chris Dohm
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; sister, Betty Stohrer and brother, Clyde Dohm.