Patricia Ann Abel Barnard

Patricia Ann Barnard, 76, of Houghton Lake and Lansing Michigan passed away December 16, 2010 while at the Hospice of Lansing’s Stoneleigh Residence. She was born March 5, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA. Patricia was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Harry Smith of Lansing; brother-in-law, Homer Harder of Toledo, OH; brother, Walter Abel of Higgins Lake, MI; and brother, Edward Abel of Okemos, MI.

The daughter of the late Mary and Walter Abel, she was one of six siblings. On July 21, 1950 she married Douglas of Okemos, MI who survives. She was a member of the Okemos Eastern Stars. A member of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church since June of 1963, Patricia also served as a member of the Altar Guild. While her first passion and priority was being a dutiful wife and loving mother, she also enjoyed her time working at Lorain Oils.

She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Shinn of Toledo, OH; sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Jerry Wright of Houghton Lake, MI; sister-in-law Donna Abel of Higgins Lake, MI; daughter Suzanne of Lansing; daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Thomas Shaver of Lansing; son Phillip of Lansing; son Ronald of Washington, D.C.; son and daughter-in-law Douglas and Elizabeth of Leawood, KS; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.

The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday, December 20, 2010 at the East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at the East Chapel from 2:00-4:00 p.m. & 6:00-8:00 p.m., and one hour prior to the service. Contributions may be made to: Hospice of Lansing, 4052 Legacy Parkway Ste 200, Lansing, MI, 48911; or, MSU Breslin Cancer Center, 401 W. Greenlawn Avenue, Lansing, MI 48910.

Patricia had a remarkable ability to bring joy and happiness to all, including a multitude of healthcare professionals who devoted themselves to her courageous battle with cancer. While she will be sorely missed, her legacy of love and compassion will always live on. On-line condolences may be sent at:

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