Patricia Byrne Weis

Patricia Byrne Weis, age 76, of Upper Arlington, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 27, 2010 at her home. She was born January 24, 1934 in Dunbar, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Stanley and Mabel (Miller) Byrne. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James C. Weis in 2009. Patty was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who always put her family and friends before herself. She will be dearly missed by her children, Matt (Susan) Weis, High Point, NC, Jeff Weis, Lisa (Steve) Dyas, Tim (Debbie) Weis, Chip Weis, all of Columbus, Stephen (Peg) Weis, Fairfax, VA and Julie (Scott) Armstrong, Westerville, OH; devoted grandchildren, Mackenzie, Cam, Tim, Cassie, Maria, Joe, Michael, Jack, Will, Liam, Kate and Scott; great grandchildren, Cameron and Claire; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends and Maggie, her devoted Labradoodle. Besides her husband, Patty was preceded in death by her sisters, Sr. Elizabeth Ann Byrne and Dotty Snyder Margrett and brothers, Joseph “Bud” and Jim Byrne. She was a graduate of Seton High School, Cincinnati and received a Bachelor degree in Nursing from Good Samaritan College of Nursing in Cincinnati. Patty was a member of St. Andrew Parish where she was active in the women’s club, a member of the bowling league, was a volunteer lunch lady and a softball coach for her daughter’s teams. She was an avid bridge and euchre player, enjoyed her water classes at the McConnell Center and had a passion for dolphins and butterflies. She enjoyed golfing as a member of The Emerald and New Bern C.C. in New Bern, North Carolina and accomplished the enviable feat of a hole-in-one-, much to the dismay of her husband. A Gathering of family and friends to celebrate Patty’s life will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road. Memorial Mass will be held 12 Noon Friday, October 1, 2010 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1899 McCoy Road at Reed Road, with Fr. Michael Watson and Monsignor Kenneth Grimes, Con-Celebrants. Private inurnment St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, as a cancer survivor, contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, 855 Grandview Avenue; Suite # 250, Columbus, OH 43215 or to a favorite charity of choice, in her memory. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences to the family.