Patricia Mae Payne

Patricia (Thompson) Payne, 79, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on October 14, 2026. She was born in Denver, Colorado on February 5, 1947 to David and Venda Thompson (Jones). Pat graduated from Denver Lutheran High School, where she met the love of her life, Clifford Payne. They wed on June 21, 1969 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lakewood, Colorado.

Prior to starting a family, Pat worked as a medial assistant with Dr. Cowger and Barber in Aurora. Pat later worked as an aide in the Redeemer Lutheran Preschool and then at the Center for Advanced Dermatology in Lakewood for over 15 years. The practice was so successful, she would often work on Saturdays to catch up and ensure smooth workflow for patients. She also developed deep friendships with many co-workers and participated in years of the Breast Cancer walk in honor of a beloved colleague and her mother, Venda.

Pat and Cliff enjoyed traveling and would take daily walks to the local coffee shop in retirement. She was very active at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Denver, as a member of Sarah Circle and treasurer of the Women’s Guild. She also assisted in cradle roll and fundraising.

Pat most enjoyed spending time with her children and grandkids. Friends and family remember her for her kind and gentle personality.

She is survived by her husband, Cliff Payne; her sister, Cheri Seller (Jerry); her son Seth (Shannon); her daughter Andrea; her grandchildren, Morgan, Noah, and Luke; her step-grandchildren, Maddie (Garrett) and Riley; and her step great-grandson, Teddy. In addition, she cared deeply for her niece, Faith Beazer, and her two children: Chris Beazer (Erika) and Tiana Beazer; and her nephew, Jay Seller, and his two children: Gage Seller and Piper Seller.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 14 at Zion Lutheran Church located at 2600 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Denver, Colorado 80227.