Patricia Ogden

Patricia Ann Ogden went home to her Savior on May 5, 2025, at the age of 101. Born in Twin Falls, Idaho on September 25, 1923, she was raised in Hinton, Iowa, where she graduated from Hinton High School in 1941. She went on to attend college in Sioux City, Iowa, and began her professional life working in a tax office.

In 1949, Patricia married the love of her life, Arnold Ogden, whom she met while riding his bus. That same year, they moved to Colorado, where she would spend the next 76 years building a life rooted in faith, family, and service.

Patricia lived a life marked by deep community involvement and unwavering dedication. A lifetime member of the United Methodist Church, she was also a devoted member of several Masonic organizations, accumulating over 172 years of combined membership. Her roles included:

• Order of the Eastern Star – Initiated in 1959, she served as Worthy Matron.

• White Shrine of Jerusalem – Initiated in 1960, she served as Worthy High Priestess three times.

• Amaranth Friendship Court #7 – Initiated in 1986, she served as Royal Matron five times.

• Grand Court of Colorado, Order of the Amaranth – Also initiated in 1986, she held 14 positions.

• Ladies of the Oriental Shrine of North America – Initiated in 1991, she served as Lady High Priestess.

While raising her four children, Patricia held numerous positions that reflected her strong work ethic and caring nature. She worked as a school bus driver, secretary at the Colorado School of Mines, and with the National Resource Preservation, which took her as far as Alaska. Later in life, she dedicated herself to volunteer work—serving as an administrator at the Arvada Senior Resource Center and volunteering at Lutheran Medical Center into her late 80s. Her commitment earned her the “Volunteer Superstar Hero Award.”

Patricia was preceded in death by her previous husband, Arnold Ogden. She is survived by her children: Rena (Don), Edward (Janet), SGM (Ret) Deborah (Ret) (CSM (Ret) Jerry), and 1SG (Ret) Arlo (Susan); grandchildren: Dicey (Mark), Jeremiah (Stephanie), and BJ (Jessica); and many great-grandchildren, all of whom were deeply blessed by her love and example.

Patricia’s life was one of grace, service, and devotion. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and the countless lives she touched through her dedication to faith and community.