Pat was born on December 19, 1937, in Springfield, Ohio, to Robert and Nina Lantz. She lived in South Charleston, Ohio, before moving with her family to Athens, where she graduated from high school. It was there that she met and dated her future husband, Roger McInturf. Pat attended Ohio University for one year before enrolling at the Miami Valley School of Nursing, graduating as an RN. She married Roger in Athens on September 12, 1958. She then moved to Columbus to work as an RN while Roger finished veterinary school at OSU. Together, they spent Roger’s first year out of school working for a mixed practice in Danville, VA. In 1964, they moved to Ashland, Ohio, where Pat helped Roger set up his own private practice and later, started Spring Meadow Veterinary Clinic with his partners.
Pat enjoyed leading Bible studies, helping with the youth group at Grace Church in Ashland, meeting with friends for lunch or cards, attending the Ashland County Fair, watching OSU football, and attending her grandsons’ sporting events.
Pat is survived by her children, Todd McInturf of Armada, MI, Terri McInturf of Mansfield, OH, and Tammy (Chris) Eicher of Clifton, TN; her five grandchildren, Aaron Drushell of Cincinnati, OH, Tyler Drushell of Roseville, CA, Hannah (Jackson) Moore of Franklin, TN, Nathan Eicher of Nashville, TN, and Evan (Karolina) McInturf of Troy, MI; and her two great-grandchildren, Lively Moore and Amelia Moore of Franklin, TN.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Roger McInturf; her parents; and her in-laws, DC and Mary McInturf.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the owners and employees of Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield for their exceptional care of Pat.
A private family celebration of life for immediate family will be held at a future date.
Memorial contributions can be made in Pat’s name to Grace Church, 1142 W. Main Street, Ashland, OH 44805 of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Harter Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
