Patricia L. Smith
Sunday, August 28, 1932
Date of Death:
Monday, November 6, 2023
Age:
91 years old
Sunday, August 28, 1932
Date of Death:
Monday, November 6, 2023
Age:
91 years old
Sunday, August 28, 1932
Date of Death:
Monday, November 6, 2023
Age:
91 years old
Patricia L. Smith
Patricia L. Smith, 91, of Byron/Rochester died 11/6/2023 at Madonna Meadows, Rochester, MN.
Pat was born August 28, 1932, in Mantorville, MN to Winfield and Emma (Carlier) Moulton. She graduated from Byron High School in 1950. On August 19, 1950, she married James R. Smith, and they moved to the family farm in Salem Township where they raised 5 daughters. They recently celebrated their 73rd anniversary. Jim and Pat moved to Madonna Meadows, Rochester, MN, in 2022.
Pat was a homemaker and even a farmer, as she helped Jim farm for 10 years until he retired. She loved to bake and baked the best pies, lefse, cinnamon rolls, and bread. She had a beautiful singing voice and enjoyed singing in the church choir for many years. She canned enough vegetables and fruits from her gardens to feed the family all winter. She loved flowers and planted them in pots and gardens throughout the farm.
Pat was hospitable to everyone, made time to help with church projects, and managed the household with love and kindness. She was an inspiration to her family and a great woman of faith. Pat and Jim were long-time members of South Zumbro Church in rural Kasson, MN.
She is survived by her husband, Jim, her daughters, Jeanne (Dan) Nadenicek of Athens, GA, Virginia (Mike) Roberts of Waterloo, IA, Cindy (Steve) Plopper of LaCrosse, WI, Marilyn (Bob) Duncan of Knoxville, TN, and Susan (Mike) Hougas of Kasson, MN.; 13 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 am at Byron Funeral Home, Byron, MN with Pastor Pete Wyttenbach officiating. Visitation will be held 9:30-11:00 am before the service.
Memorials are preferred to So. Zumbro Lutheran Church, Kasson, MN, or Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo, Byron, MN.
Condolences
The family of Patricia L. Smith has received the following condolences.
Jim and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was always such a lovely lady. I still remember as a young boy stopping at the farm house on Halloween to trick or treat and Jim and Pat not having any candy as they probably hadn’t had trick or treaters in years. They finally found an apple for me. Our hearts are with you all.
I’m sorry that our family had such a bout of covid going on but I wanted to send my condolences and love. -Ben
Our sincere sympathies on your loss. Praying for comfort as you await the day when you will see her once again, strong and whole in the presence of the Lord.
God bless,
Jane and Brian (Plopper) Greuel
Jim and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was always such a lovely lady. I still remember as a young boy stopping at the farm house on Halloween to trick or treat and Jim and Pat not having any candy as they probably hadn’t had trick or treaters in years. They finally found an apple for me. Our hearts are with you all.
I’m sorry that our family had such a bout of covid going on but I wanted to send my condolences and love. -Ben
Was so sorry to hear about the passing of my Aunt Pat. What's a kind gentle soul she was.. I'll cherish my childhood memories of Uncle Jim and all their girls. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Rena Beth Moulton
I will always cherish the memories of visiting the Smith farm growing up, Aunt Pat always so sweet and kind, beautiful lady inside and out
Prayers for peace and comfort to all the family,
With love and prayers,
Jeni
I will always cherish the memories of visiting the Smith farm growing up, Aunt Pat always so sweet and kind, beautiful lady inside and out
Prayers for peace and comfort to all the family,
With love and prayers,
Jeni
I will always cherish the memories of visiting the Smith farm growing up, Aunt Pat always so sweet and kind, beautiful lady inside and out
Prayers for peace and comfort to all the family,
With love and prayers,
Jeni
What a wonderful lady. She was so good to all us kids, being her and Jim’s niece was special. The entire family means a lot to me. Lots of great memories on the farm a playhouse that was so much fun! Rest in Peace!❤️❤️❤️❤️
I will cherish forever my memories of visiting Aunt Pat, Uncle Jim and all the girls on the farm. I know it's never easy to say our final good byes to our moms. I'm praying that your memories and knowing she is the loving arms of our Lord bring you comfort and peace.
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Love, Cousin Rikka