Patricia "Pat" Hoopengardner

Patricia “Pat” (Liggett) Hoopengardner, 86, of Fort Wayne passed away in the morning of Monday, January 25, 2021. She was a loving daughter, sister, and wife as well as a proud mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Pat was born June 23, 1934, to the late Forest and Marvel (Leonard) Liggett, the ninth of 11 children. She grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she graduated from Central High School in 1952. After high school, she worked at Lincoln Life until her first child was born in 1959. Pat married Victor Hoopengardner on August 4, 1957, and to that union, nine children were born. The couple was happily married for 46 years until Victor’s passing on Aug. 9, 2003. Together, they raised their children at their family home in Fort Wayne where Patricia resided for more than 50 years. Pat donated thousands of hours of her time volunteering alongside her husband for the Police Athletic League, where she continued volunteering after Victor’s death. In her spare time, Pat loved to sew, read, watch sports and spend time with her beloved friends and family. Pat is survived by her sons, Mike (Kristy), Richard, Brian (Kristie), Steve (Anne), Gerald and Jim; daughters, Tracey (Adam) and Susan (Scott); 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings, Alice, George, Barbara and Charles. Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Victor; son, Gary; and six of her siblings. A private family funeral service will be held at a later time. Public viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 6750 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Police Athletic League Youth Center, 2121 Olladale Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808.