Patty was a graduate from River Falls High School in 1946, and from UW-River Falls in 1951. She taught elementary school in Black River Falls, North St. Paul, Marshfield, and Long Prairie. Patty married Niles Westby on June 14, 1958. Together they lived in Long Prairie, Albert Lea, Detroit Lakes, Willmar, and Woodbury. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Guardian Angels Church, where she was very involved in her church. She was also involved in youth sports associations.
Patty loved to watch her sons and granddaughters participate in their activities. She loved the Lord, her life, and her family and friends. She enriched the lives of those she touched, and always put others before herself. Time with Patty was cherished, and she will be eternally missed.
She is survived by sons, Dave, Bryan (April), and Clark; granddaughters, Claire and Corinne; sister-in-law, Kathy Holthe; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Niles, her siblings and their spouses; Bill (Irma, Garnet) Greenfield, Margaret Greenfield, Imelda (Jim) Madden, and Mary (Bob) Schwalen.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Guardian Angels with Interment following at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. When restrictions are lifted, a celebration of life and party will be held.
Patty’s family would like to thank the professional healthcare workers of Health Partners, Health East, Urgency Room, St. Therese, Woodbury Health Care Center, St. Croix Hospice, and everyone who assisted mom in her final years.
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