Roberta Patricia Brunsman, fondly called Pat and Patti, went home to heaven suddenly June 8, 2021 when a truck ran a red light and struck her car. Born in Springfield, Illinois September 4, 1941, Patti earned an associate degree at Fullerton Junior College. She married Robert Wood Brunsman, an Air Force officer. After the birth of their first son, Albert Matthew Brunsman, they were stationed in the Philippines where their second son, Robert Scott Brunsman was born. Their third son, Stephen Forrest Brunsman, was born in Germany. She loved the many cultures and places she got to know while out of the country.
She returned to the States and came to Tampa to stay with Matt after her husband Bob passed away unexpectedly in 1999. During her twenty-two years in Tampa she found several opportunities for her gifts of mercy and caring to bloom.
One group of friends fondly referred to her as “zoo Pat” because of the decade she invested as a docent at Lowry Park Zoo and her enthusiasm about animals. For over twenty years she acted as the administrator for Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). She participated in years of Bible study and cared for those in the extensive group. Her gift of mercy showed in her passion for her family and friends. Patti’s humble temperament and genuine listening led her to spend time with others and to pray for them. The chief encourager to many, she often sent handwritten notes to inspire and support those she knew. Wherever Patti went, she brought a spark of life through her faith, friendship, words, smile, and laughter.
She is survived by many friends and her family: Matthew (Christine) and stepdaughters, Danielle Daley and Alexandra Daley; Scott (Jennifer) and son, Orion; Stephen and his children, Hanna Grace and Elijah; and her sister, Sandra Garside, and brother, Mark Fryhoff (Lynne).
Services will be at Bay Hope Church on June 23 with a visiting time from 3:30-4:00. The service will begin at 4:00. At 5:00 there will be a reception at the church. Bay Hope Church is located at 17030 Lakeshore Road, Lutz, 33558.
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