Patricia Ann Dwyer

Patricia Ann Dwyer, 70, of Parsons, died at her home, Monday, December 28, 2009.

Pat was born October 20, 1939, in Garnett, Kansas, to Dwight and Lucille A. (Heckart) Livingston. A longtime Parsonian, she was a 1958 graduate of Parsons High School.

In 1959, she and Larry R. Dwyer were married at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Parsons and divorced in 1975. She and Richard Sullivan married in 1979 and later divorced.

She was a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed taking care of her family and was thankful for those years. She loved to camp, fish, and spend time at the lake. She especially enjoyed spending time with her beloved family, friends and pets.

She worked at Dick's Printing, Parsons State Hospital and Training Center, Kansas Army Ammunition Plant, Class LTD and SKIL as a caregiver where she found her true niche. She received great pleasure in working with people and learned so much about life through her extensive experiences.

In 2002 and 2003, she attended an evening art class at Labette Community College, a goal she wanted to attain most of her life. In May 2003, she had a showing of her artwork at AH! in Parsons and sold her first print.

Survivors include:
Five Daughters – Kim Throckmorton, Overland Park, KS;
Jackie Dwyer, Overland Park, KS;
Mendy Standridge and husband, Stuart, Parsons, KS;
Stevie Dwyer, Parsons, KS;
Julie Wimp and husband, Joe, Oswego, KS;
Two Sons – Darren Dwyer and wife, Wendy, Parsons, KS;
Derek Dwyer and wife, Stephanie, Parsons, KS;
Fifteen Grandchildren – Jared,
Billy,
Wesley,
Sydni,
Shaun,
Sami,
Debbie,
Scotty,
Seth,
Matt,
Travis,
Haley,
Taylor,
Sloan,
Drew;
Four Great-Grandchildren – Caeden,
Colton,
Kaya,
Joel;
One Nephew – Chris Harrell and wife, Peggy;
Two Nieces – Shelli Smith and husband, Chris,
Robyn Wilson and husband, Troy;
Three Great Nephews – Jordan, Greg & Matt;
Two Great Nieces – Melody & Lena Renae.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Debbie at the age of four in 1965; a sister, Leslie Harrell; and son-in-law, Mark Throckmorton, although she thought of him as a son.

The funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 31, 2009, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Parsons. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The rosary will be held at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons with family visitation immediately following.

Memorials are suggested to the Parsons Humane Society. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Patricia Ann Dwyer, please visit our flower store.