Donna Jean Patrick

Donna Jean Patrick was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother that passed away peacefully on June 5, 2013 at the age of 81. She was under the care of her family and Sparrow's Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. Donna was born on October 2, 1931 in Lansing, MI and was a graduate of Sexton High School. She was married to Harold in 1954 and worked for Oldsmobile before becoming a housewife and mother. Donna volunteered for the American Cancer Society for 30 years; she was a member of the Eagles Aerie 1039 Women's Auxiliary. Her favorite times were at the lake with her family watching fireworks and playing games. Donna was also known for her love of traveling to casinos playing the penny and nickel slots with her friends. She especially enjoyed going to Lugnuts games with her dear friend Thelma Black. Donna is survived by her sister Carol (Dewey) Berryhill and brother Dennis (Mary) Humphrey; her son Douglas Patrick (Susan Collier); her grandchildren, Jason (Jennette) Weaver, Jamie Nelson (Jason Pranger), Jeremy (Ashley) Patrick, Jennifer Patrick (Ryan Wagonschutz); her great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Nelson, Brady Weaver, Brynn Weaver and Trinity Wagonschutz; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Donna was preceded in death by her husband Harold Patrick (of 57 years), parents Myron and Vivian Humphrey, and daughter-in-law Donna Mae Patrick. Donna touched many lives and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be Sunday June 9th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw in Lansing. A memorial service honoring Donna will also take place Sunday (7pm) hosted by the Eagles Women's Auxiliary. Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday the 10th at 1:00pm with Pastor Michael Geiger of Bath Lakeside Chapel as the officiate. Contributions may be made to Sparrow's Hospice House of Mid-Michigan or the American Cancer Society in memory of Donna Jean. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com. The Family would like to personally thank the staff at Sparrow's Hospice House of Mid-Michigan for their compassion and care of Donna during her stay there.