Patricia “Pat” Ann Garwood

Patricia “Pat” Ann Garwood

Patricia “Pat” Ann Garwood

Cedar Rapids

Patricia “Pat” Ann Garwood, 86, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Nov. 5, 2023. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Cedar Hills Community Church in Cedar Rapids. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. In honoring Pat’s wishes, the family encourages everyone to dress casually for the visitation and service.

Pat was born on April 1, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Lester and Helen (Parents) Melsha. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Cedar Rapids. Pat was united in marriage to Dennis Edward “Red” Garwood on April 22, 1963. He preceded her in death in 2015. Pat was a cafeteria worker for the Cedar Rapids Schools. She also worked at Flowerama and was self-employed as a floral designer. Pat was a member of Cedar Hills Community Church. She was an animal lover. Pat enjoyed flowers, sewing, and making crafts. Most of all she loved her family and enjoyed attending their activities.

Survivors include her children Gary (Joanne) Kohl of Cedar Rapids, Tracey (David) Johnson of Cedar Rapids, and Terry (Jeff) Stadler of Kansas City, Mo., grandchildren Brandon, Kristie (Danny), Jason (Kirsten), Michael (Rachel), Lindsey (Matt), and Robbie (Kelsie), great-grandchildren Rylee, Evan, Olivia, Hannah, Charlotte, Clete, Elsie, Benjamin, Lucy, and Isaac, special friend and neighbor Connie Brown, and her beloved dog Baylee.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, and daughter Beth Ann Garwood.

Memorials may be directed to Cedar Hills Community Church.

Online condolences are welcome at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.

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