Carlisle, Iowa
Patricia “Pat” Stuyvesant, 87, formerly of West Peoria, IL and Port Charlotte, FL, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at her son’s home in Carlisle, Iowa surrounded by loved ones. Pat had lived in Iowa since October 2010 where she moved due to her health.
Born January 13, 1924 to Margaret and Linley Wells in Chillicothe, IL, she married Robert Stuyvesant in 1946. He preceded her in death in 2005. They were snow birds for many years until moving permanently to Port Charlotte, FL.
Pat spent her career as a legal secretary, enjoying every minute of it. She was a fun loving person and appreciated the wonders of nature. Cardinals were particularly special to her and she collected many over the years. A few even visited her home during the last days of her life.
Surviving are a sister, Sharon (Tony) Oleynichak of Burbank, IL; one daughter, Jill (Robert) Turnbull of Metamora, IL; two sons, Robert (Karen) of Carlisle, IA and Scott of Peoria, IL.; four grandchildren Lori, Lisa, Jason, and Jennifer; and seven great-grandchildren, Trenton, Brycen, Noah, Nicolas, Kate, Morgan, and Claire.
As per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Carlisle Christian Church of which she was a member. Burial of her cremains will be in Chillicothe at a later date.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Buroker, Michele, Lisa, Gina, Pam, and Cheryl for their loving care. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Iowa Health Hospice or Carlisle Christian Church.
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