Patricia Ann Calzadillas

Patricia (Pat) Booth Calza¬dillas was born on November 29, 1935 and passed away with her family by her side on January 18, 2021. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Edward and Ma¬rie Booth. Pat was raised in Saint Louis, Missouri with her three sisters and brother. She went to Saint John and Saint James Catholic School and Saint Joseph Academy where she studied nursing. At the age of 17 she met the love of her life, Lt. Joseph (Joe) Calzadillas. Pat and Joe were united in marriage on May 25, 1957 and began their 63 years of life together. She is survived by her hus¬band, Joe and her children, Juanita (Ted) Calzadillas Pedrozo, Emily (Tom) Cole, Frances (Bill) Newsome, Mary Heck, Andrew (Tam¬mie) Calzadillas, and Teresa Kahl. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Teresa (Tyler) Herb, Mary (Robert) Sylvester, Aimee (Matt) Bar¬ber, Ted Pedrozo, Joey Heck, Andrew Heck, Lindsey (Lo¬gan) Todd, Zachary Calza¬dillas, and Paige Calzadillas. In addition, she has 10 great grandchildren James Sylves¬ter, Molly Sylvester, Brett Barber, Hailey Barber, Jack Herb, Carter Swiggart, Bray¬lon Swiggart, Lincoln Todd, Lennox Todd, and Sawyer Todd.

Pat and Joe spent 20 years of their marriage traveling throughout the United States during his first career as a commissioned officer in the Air Force. After Joe retired, they settled in Merced, Cali¬fornia where they lived for 53 years. While raising her chil¬dren, Pat was an active mem¬ber of Our Lady of Mercy School Parent’s Club, Saint Patrick’s Our Lady of Mer¬cy Church Music and Health Ministries, Daughters of the Holy Spirit, Toastmasters, Officers’ Wives Club, Blue Bird, Girl Scouts, and 4-H Project Leader, Toastmas¬ters International, Beta Sig¬ma Phi of Merced and many other volunteer services. Pat received many recognitions and honors throughout her life. One notable recognition was from the United States Air Force General Second Air Force Commander for her dedication to the edu¬cation of new mothers. Pat modeled her belief that it was important to give to God’s people through service.

Pat was dedicated to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She could always be counted on to attend their programs, gradu¬ations, birthdays, births, and many other special events. She was an important part of all of their lives.

Pat can be described as compassionate, loving, car¬ing and a servant of God. She dedicated her life to the ministry of nursing. Her prestigious accomplishments were Master’s of Nursing Education and a member of the National Nursing Honors Society. She loved being a nurse and was proud of her career. She was respected professionally and loved by everyone who met her. She will truly be missed.