Pat graduated from Harrison H.S. in 1969. She received her degree in elementary education from UE in 1973 and her masters in 1976. Pat taught first grade at Scott School for 44 years. In her retirement, she was a clinical supervisor for the UE School of Education.
Pat was married on November 8, 1987 to Lloyd Claybaugh. They had one daughter, Jennifer Claybaugh. She loved to travel with her husband and daughter and was active in her church. She especially loved doing crafts for VBS.
Over her years of teaching, she had many student teachers from USI and UE. She was proud to pass her knowledge on to young teachers and won the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award in 2012.
She was preceded in death by her father Louis Luker, Jr. in 2001.
Pat is survived by her husband, Lloyd and daughter, Jennifer Claybaugh. She is survived by her mother, Emma Ruth Luker and three siblings, sister, Deborah Balsdon and brothers, Mark and Michael Luker. She also has many beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 216 SE 3rd Street, Evansville, IN 47713, officiated by Rev. Dr. Todd Gile, with entombment in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Monday, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Alexander West Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or The University of Evansville’s School of Education. Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
