Patricia Ruth Pullen Skalberg born in Omaha, Nebraska, August 28, 1930, daughter of Gussie and Alta Pullen. Patricia passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ, May 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Clifford, and her brothers Robert and Dwayne.
Patricia loved young children and taught preschool for many years at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Gethsemane in Sharpstown, Texas. After retiring from teaching preschool children, Patricia became interested in computers and took courses for seniors at the Fonteno Senior Center. Pat excelled at the courses and was asked to join their teaching staff. Pat, being the born teacher, then taught seniors at the center for a few years before retiring.
Patricia is survived by her sister Nancy Brayton, her children - daughter Christine McKenzie and Frank Bilder; daughter Judith Guest; and son James and wife Linda. Also survive by grandchildren Steven Skalberg and wife Erin, David Buhman, Michael Skalberg and wife Tiffany, Cynthia Townsend and husband Tom. Also survived by great-grandchildren Samantha Skalberg Hamilton and husband Ryan, Scarlet Skalberg, Aurora Skalberg, Drake Skalberg, Katelin Townsend, Charlotte Skalberg and Tommy Townsend, Jr.
There will be a graveside service May 7, 2021 at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
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