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Patsy Sundstrand Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1924 - 2009 Age: 85 SUNDSTRAND, Patrice "Patsy" Kalamazoo Formerly of Paw Paw Patrice (Patsy) A. Sundstrand, aged 85, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI following a brief illness. Patsy was born in Paw Paw, MI on February 17, 1924. She had one brother, Felix A. Racette, who preceded her in death on January 2, 2009. She graduated from Paw Paw High School, attended Western Michigan University and graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in theatre. She married Warren D. Sundstrand on June 20, 1948 and they were happily married for 58 years until he preceded her in death on August 1, 2006. Patsy was very active in the Paw Paw community throughout her life. Her love of the theatre brought her to the Paw Paw Village Players as a board member who worked behind the scenes of many shows, as well as appearing onstage playing many parts in numerous productions. Patsy was a life-long member of the First Christian Church in Paw Paw where she played the piano at Sunday services for over 30 years. She was also an active member for many years in Church Women United and helped with fundraising. Patsy's most beloved roles in life involved her family where she derived her greatest happiness as a wonderful wife, sister, mother, grandmother and aunt. She is survived by her 2 children, daughter, Kris (John) Daniels and son, Mark (Becky) Sundstrand; 3 grandchildren, Karrie Thomas and Erika and Brayden Sundstrand and numerous nieces and nephews and their children. Visitation will be held at Adams Funeral Home in Paw Paw on Wed., March 4 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 5, 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Paw Paw with the Rev. Tom Abbott officiating, followed by a luncheon at the church to celebrate her life. A private graveside service will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lawton, MI where she will be buried next to her beloved husband, Warren. Donations may be made in Patsy's name to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.

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There are currently 10 condolences.

roberto sparano rsparano@globo.com Sunday June 14, 2009 at 6:01 PM

feel sorry when i read this about your parents. do you still remenber me from k college? hope you are fine after 32 years. only today i found this at internet. ill be glad to know about you.

Bill Keselowski bkeselowsk@edwardsgarment.com Tuesday June 2, 2009 at 2:06 PM

Kris, & Mark, I just saw today where your Mother passed away this past February, I hope time has helped ease your loss. I just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you. Time certainly does pass fast. God Bless.

Sunday March 15, 2009 at 12:30 PM

John T. Reeves longranger@ieee.org Saturday March 7, 2009 at 8:27 PM

Patsy, you will be missed. Those of us from that great class of '42 remember how you were the one who got us together for those wonderful reunions over the years. You were always the gracious hostess whenever we visited with you and Warren (which was not often enough) as the years went by. Many fond memories go back over the years covering grade school, junior high, high school, the war years, college and on. How did we grow old so fast? Kris and Mark, you have my condolences for your loss of both your father in 2006 and your mother last week. They were two lovely people. If you have time someday, I could tell you many human interest stories about them that you may never have heard. May the Lord be with you. Old Classmate John T. Reeves

Laurel and Dale Sherburn Thursday March 5, 2009 at 3:25 PM

To Patsy's Family Patsy was a wonderful lady that always took time to talk a little when ever we met. Many years ago when Kris and Mark were little, I used to baby sit with you, for your folks. Much later, Warren was our attorney. Your family has touched my life in many ways. My prayers go out to you as you go through this difficult time and know Patsy and Warren will be missed by many. God Bless you--Laurel and Dale Sherburn

Bryan Brooks Thursday March 5, 2009 at 3:05 PM

To: Mark, Kris and families. My sincere condolences for the loss of Patsy. She was always very upbeat and kind whenever I was in her presence. My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you and your families during this difficult time. Sincerly, Bryan Brooks.

Ann Bush Blakely Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 10:42 PM

To Patsy's family: From the Bush and Blakely families I send our sympathy to you. She was a lovely little lady.

Suzanne French Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 6:16 PM

Dear Friends, Your Mothers kind and caring ways will long be remembered. She was a dear friend from First Christian Church, and so faithful at playing the piano. Our deepest condolences to the family. Most sincerely, Suzanne French

Brenda Grimm Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 3:17 PM

I only met Patsy a few years ago at First Christian Church. She was a wonderful lady and an inspiration to everyone who met her. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with Patsy's family and friends.

Sue and Ron Hoffman Tuesday March 3, 2009 at 11:16 AM

Dear Kris, Karrie and John, We know how much you will miss your Mom and Grandma. We are always aware that they will leave us but are never really prepared for that reality. We will miss her quiet, sweet spirit. Having Patsy as part of our extended family was certainly a wonderful addition to our lives. Our prayers are with you as you grieve her passing.

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